Category: MVNU Presidential Update

WNZR presents the May 2026 MVNU Presidential Update

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart sits down with Dr. Carson Castleman for the latest MVNU Update, and as the semester winds down, there’s a mix of celebration, momentum, and a look ahead.

Click HERE for the full conversation!

Dr. Castleman shares a personal highlight to start—the arrival of his new granddaughter, Nora Gene—while also looking forward to wrapping up the spring semester and a well-earned break for students and staff.

Before that, MVNU is preparing for a full graduation weekend on May 8th and 9th, including a ribbon cutting, baccalaureate, the President’s Dessert Reception, and commencement. Reverend Nathan Ward will speak at baccalaureate, and Dr. Randle Davie will deliver the commencement address. The weekend will also include special recognitions like honorary doctorates and the Service Above Self award.

Dr. Castleman says the university continues to see encouraging growth, with strong enrollment trends and a welcoming campus environment. Academically, MVNU is exploring new graduate programs through CAPS, including a Doctor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Education, while the College of Arts and Sciences looks ahead to a possible Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

Over the summer, several campus projects are planned—from apartment air conditioning upgrades to continued chapel renovations and general maintenance—alongside camps and district events.

Looking ahead, MVNU is also preparing for future enrollment cycles and an upcoming 2028 accreditation review, with Dr. Castleman noting continued progress in fulfilling the university’s mission.

He closes with a simple message: “Well done” to students, encouragement for faculty and staff to rest, and a reminder to graduates from Habakkuk 1:5 to stay open to what God is doing next.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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