Dr. Castleman’s November Presidential Update!

WNZR got to sit down with Dr. Carson Castleman, as he give us the November installment of our MVNU Presidential Update!

This month, Dr. Castleman shares about enrollment, the Tragedy Into Triumph event, and some ongoing construction projects! He also gives us an up to date look on some staff changes and Homecoming!

Go listen to the full conversation below!

WNZR presents the June 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

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Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about graduation at MVNU and plans for the Summer of 2025.

We covered many topics including:

  • Travel plans for the Summer
  • Highlights of MVNU’s 2025 Commencement Weekend
  • Updates to Traditional and GPS enrollment
  • Innovative VR technology now being used in the MVNU Nursing Department.
  • Construction updates including for the MVNU Chapel and MVNU’s Women’s Auxiliary building

Dr. Castleman also shares special messages for the MVNU students, staff and faculty.

He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the month of June.

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WNZR presents the May 2025 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about the spring semester at MVNU and plans for the Summer of 2025.

We covered many topics including:

  • Travel plans for the Summer
  • Recent changes to the MVNU Cabinet
  • The arrival of MVNU’s new Executive Vice President, Dr. Colleen Derr
  • Academic restructuring
  • MVNU kicking off a face-to-face MBA program in August
  • Updates on Traditional Enrollment
  • Campus plans for the Summer including the renovations to the Chapel
  • Highlights of MVNU’s 2025 Commencement Weekend

Dr. Castleman also shares special messages for the MVNU Class of 2025, students, staff, and faculty.

He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the month of May.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

WNZR presents the December 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.
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Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about fall semester at MVNU and plans for 2025.
We covered many topics including:

  • Enrollment numbers for Spring 2025
  • Top priorities for 2025
  • Fundraising campaign updates for the Chapel Project and the “On Deck Campaign” for MVNU Baseball
  • How giving to MVNU changes lives
  • Exciting events coming to MVNU in 2025
  • Dr. Carson Castleman highlights some exciting events coming up on his calendar and the MVNU calendar, including several trips for the Castleman family.
  • He shares special Christmas messages for MVNU students, faculty and staff.
  • He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family in the month of December.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

MVNU Homecoming and Friday Favs!

Today Joe and Morgan were in for Marcy and Shawn, who are in Nashville, TN for the CMBU conference this weekend.

It’s MVNU Homecoming weekend, so we shared Marcy’s Cougar Conversation with former track national champion Mitch Soviak – find it here!

Plus our monthly MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Carson Castleman – here’s the Soundcloud link:

Plus Friday Favorites for National Children’s Book Week!

Today’s winner of ‘What’s That Sound?’ (drinking water) was Laura from Mount Vernon. Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!

WNZR presents the October 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.
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Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about how fall semester is going for MVNU.

We covered many topics including:

  • Exciting news about MVNU Stats Day, including an update on enrollment. 
  • MVNU Giving Day totals and how the donations will impact students and the overall campus. Dr. Castleman talked about the importance of each gift. You can give a gift at https://mvnu.edu/giving-day-3/ 
  • The closure of Eastern Nazarene College and how MVNU is responding and addressing the needs of those students. He also shares some stats of how many ENC students came to MVNU.
  • Recent transitions with University Advancement, Development and Alumni Relations. He announced the hiring of two new positions for MVNU – Chief Development Officer for the office of University Advancement and Executive Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations.
  • MVNU’s new Gateway Program. Dr. Castleman has prioritized strengthening church relations through this new initiative. MVNU will partner with churches, nonprofits and corporations to increase access to education.
  • He also shares his top priorities for MVNU in the month of October.
  • Dr. Carson Castleman highlights some exciting events coming up on his calendar and the MVNU calendar, including a trip to South Africa.
  • He shares special messages for MVNU students, faculty and staff.
  • He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family in the month of October.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

WNZR presents the September 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.

Dr. Castleman shares his thoughts about the kickoff of fall semester.
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We covered many topics including:

  • His favorite moments from his first official Move In Day and Welcome Week as MVNU’s President.
  • A heart-warming story of how a donor helped give a very special gift (bibles) to our students.
  • MVNU enrollment numbers for the 24-25 academic year.
  • How MVNU has embraced the students of Eastern Nazarene College after the news of their closure.
  • Transition in MVNU University Relations, Development and Alumni Relations.
  • Dr. Castleman shares exciting news for MVNU. This summer, MVNU celebrated the launch of two new programs: Master of Social Work and our first doctoral-level program — Doctor of Nursing Practice. He tells us more about these new opportunities for students.
  • Dr. Castleman announces a few new exciting partnerships for MVNU.
  • He also shares MVNU’s NEW tagline for marketing – where meaning meets momentum
  • Dr. Castleman shares highlights from the MVNU University Dinner, a time to celebrate faculty and staff.
  • He also shared his top priorities for MVNU as we head into this new academic year.
  • MVNU’s Theme Verse this year is 1 Thessalonians 5:24
  • Highlights of MVNU’s calendar for the month of September.
  • He shares a special message for MVNU students. Faculty and staff as they wrap up their first week of classes.
  • Dr. Castleman tells us how we can pray for MVNU in the month of September and how we can pray for him and his family.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

WNZR presents the May 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman stopped by the WNZR Studios to talk about the academic year and to celebrate the Class of 2024.

Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
He talked about the most significant moments during his time as President.
He also discussed the plans for increasing student enrollment in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Dr. Castleman shared his top priorities for MVNU as we head into Summer 2024. He will be traveling quite a bit over the next few months.

Dr. Castleman offered a special message for the Class of 2024 as the campus celebrates graduation this weekend. He also has messages for returning underclassmen, and faculty and staff.

Dr. Castleman told us how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the summer months.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

WNZR presents the February 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

This month’s MVNU Update was special. We had the wonderful opportunity to talk with MVNU President, Dr. Carson Castleman and Rev. Dave Mills, our new Vice President for Spiritual Life and Church Relations.

Dr. Castleman talks about the start of spring semester and how he feels about his team heading into the second month of 2024. He also discusses his top priorities for MVNU for the month of February.

Rev. David Mills tells us a bit about himself, including the reason he decided to pursue ministry, and the story of how he came to be at MVNU.

Our update reveals the special connection between Dr. Castleman and Rev. Mills and how they are sharing a living space while they wait on their families to arrive full-time in Mount Vernon.

Rev. Mills discusses his role as head of Church Relations and his goals to connect with local churches and Nazarene Churches within the MVNU region. He also shares what is on his heart as he takes on the important role of ministering to the students of MVNU.

Our MVNU Update includes messages for students, faculty and staff and prayer requests for the Castleman and Mills families.

Click HERE to enjoy the entire conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

Click HERE to see a list of job openings at MVNU.

WNZR presents the December 2023 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s new President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR with our monthly MVNU Update.

Dr. Carson Castleman talked about wrapping up fall semester.
He shared that he is so thankful for the opportunity to come to MVNU to serve along the faculty, staff, and students.
He announced the hiring of a two new Vice Presidents.
The new VP of Spiritual Life and Church Relations is Rev. David Mills.
The new VP for Enrollment and Marketing is Johnna Vanover, a 2011 MVNU graduate.

Dr. Carson Castleman also shared an update on the Strategic Investment Projects or SIP’s.
He shared the latest news on the Master of Science and Speech Language Pathology, Master of Social Work and Doctorate Program of Nurse Practitioners.

MVNU is also starting an exciting program called Ignite. This new two-year certificate program is designed to support high school graduates with intellectual disabilities.

Dr. Castleman also talked about two challenges for all colleges and universities – budgeting and enrollment. He shared his plans for building lasting connections and opportunities for growth.

Dr. Castleman talked about his top priorities for MVNU in the year 2024.
His top priority is enrollment, and he wants others to know and experience MVNU.

He shares a special message for students, faculty and staff as the fall semester ends.
He also shares a family update and the Castleman plans for Christmas.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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