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Welcome to the energy and excitement that is MidAmerica Nazarene University!

MNU's 6th President

Mrs. Faith and Dr. Jon North

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jon D. North as its next president following an extensive national search conducted in partnership with FaithSearch Partners. He will assume the role on July 1, 2025, becoming the sixth president in the university’s history.

Dr. North brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, a deep commitment to Christian higher education, and a passion for MNU’s mission of scholarship, servant leadership, and transformation.

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Say Thanks to Dr. David and Dr. Donna Spittal at dspittal@mnu.edu

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If you would like to receive more detailed information, please contact FaithSearch Partners: Brian Jensen at bjensen@faithsearchpartners.com or Andrew Westmoreland at awestmoreland@faithsearchpartners.com. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

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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.

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