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Champions Challenge 2022 Surpasses Goal

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Joseph Kim

In this season of gratitude, MNU is thankful for all who support scholarships, building campaigns and many other initiatives. Recently, Champion’s Challenge raised $100,229 from 548 donors, surpassing its $75,000 goal. Students from all 12 MNU athletic teams raised support for their programs while competing for matching dollars from the Pioneer Athletic Association (PAA). Three sports broke records raising more than $10,000 each.

Champions Challenge Co-director Colleen Mitchell expressed gratitude for the work of students and generosity of donors.

“I’m excited to see the positive impact this will have on the student experience through equipment upgrades and increased travel opportunities,” Mitchell said. “It’s amazing to see our student-athletes receive such great support from the extended Pioneer family.”

PAA offered $15,000 in matching dollars for teams completing their challenge. All funds go to the greatest need of that team, often equipment or travel costs.

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.