Category: MVNU Seniors

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.

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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Taylor Tyler.

Seniors Week 2025 wrapped up today on The Morning Thing.
We have honored graduates from the MVNU Department of Communication.

Today, we featured Senior Taylor Tyler. We talked about why she decided to come to MVNU and get connected to WNZR. We shared memories, lessons learned and recognized her as the 2025 Outstanding Member of the WNZR Leadership Team!

We talked about the future and celebrated her time at WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU).
Click HERE to enjoy our conversation with Taylor Tyler from Alexandria.

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It’s Seniors Week 2025 on WNZR. We honor Leandra Viscioni.

It is a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week 2025! We are honoring 7 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

On Monday, we talked with Leandra Viscioni from Mansfield.

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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.

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WNZR presents the May 2023 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his final Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared an update on his health and talked about how this graduation would be bittersweet. Dr. Spaulding will be retiring after MVNU’s Commencement on 5/6/23.

He talked about the accomplishments that he is proud of, shared memories from his time at MVNU and gave us an update on the Presidential Search.

Dr. Spaulding shared a special message to the Class of 2023 and all MVNU students. He also shared encouragement for MVNU Faculty and Staff.

He shared the plans that he and Sharon have for retirement, including a trip to Florida and a move to Sunbury.

The WNZR Staff want to thank Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding for their incredible service to our ministry and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Please join us in praying for this transition for their family and MVNU.

Dr. Spaulding,
Thanks for the many conversations and valuable information that we have shared over these past few years. It has been my honor to talk with you each month as we highlight a very special place – 800 Martinsburg Road! Your legacy will live on at MVNU. God bless you in retirement.

Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager

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WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Mackenzie Holder

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Mackenzie Holder.
Mackenzie is from Johnstown, Ohio. She is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).

Mackenzie shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR.
She has held many jobs at WNZR including Office Assistant, Co-Host of The Morning Thing, Communication Department Assistant, Voice of the Cougars Social Media Team, plus Head Editor of the Lakeholm Viewer.

Mackenzie shares some memories and lessons that she has learned over these past 4 years.

She asks for prayer for her future. Mackenzie will be attending Miami University in the fall to get her Masters Degreee in Sports Management.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Kasey Middaugh

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Kasey Middaugh.
Kasey is from Bellefontaine, Ohio. He is graduating with a degree in Christian Ministries with a focus in youth and family.

Kasey shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR through his fiancée Zoe Bricker.

He shares some memories and lessons that he has learned being part of the WNZR Team.

Kasey also shares the exciting news about his new job with Pataskala Church of the Nazarene.
Please pray for Zoe and Kasey as they prepare for their wedding on 8/5!

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Hedi Colon

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Tuesday, we shared a conversation with Hedi Colon.
Hedi is from Puerto Rico. He is graduating with a degree in Exercise Science. His minor is Sports Media.

Hedi shares how baseball brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.
He has served on Video Team and enjoyed being part of the WNZR.TV Crew.

Hedi shares his favorite memories from both WNZR and MVNU.
His dream job is to own a facility for young athletes to get training in their chosen sport. He wants to be a light in the lives of young athletes.

Hedi asks that we pray for him as makes the tough decision to either stay in the USA or go home to Puerto Rico.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Daniel Skrzypchak

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Tuesday, we shared a conversation with Daniel Skrzypchak.
Daniel is from Elgin, Illinois. He is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media). His minors are Sports Media and Graphic Design.

Daniel shares how volleyball brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.
He has shared his talents with our team on and off the air, including working for WNZR Video Team and helping with graphic design jobs.

Daniel shares his favorite memories from both WNZR and MVNU.
He will be returning this fall to finish a few credits and serve as an Assistant Coach for the MVNU Women’s Volleyball Team.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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