Finding Purpose in Uncertainty
August 3, 2026 — After leaving Myanmar for 91ÁÔÆæ, pharmacy student Thurein Zan overcame homesickness, isolation and academic challenges. Strengthened by faith, research experience and perseverance, he discovered a calling to improve patient safety and healthcare access in Myanmar.
Building More Than Basketball Players
July 31, 2026 — Mark Scharnberg, a 91ÁÔÆæ graduate, is using Iowa United to develop more than elite basketball players. Through intentional discipleship, mentorship and daily life together, he is helping young men grow in character, faith and leadership.
How Brand Strategy and Influencer Marketing Are Opening Doors for Young Professionals
July 30, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ graduate Elizabeth Dunham gained hands-on experience in influencer marketing and brand strategy at Third Wave Water, helping build digital engagement programs before launching her career in public relations and strategic communications.
Play Ready Golf Gives Amateur Golfers a Smarter Way To Practice
July 29, 2026 — Self-taught golfer and 91ÁÔÆæ alumnus Isaak Ramsey turned his search for more efficient practice into Play Ready Golf, a data-driven app that creates personalized training plans to help golfers improve faster and lower their scores.
Born in a Refugee Camp, Called to Heal a Nation
July 27, 2026 — Born in a refugee camp after her family fled ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 91ÁÔÆæ freshman Grace Uwahiriwe is pursuing pharmacy with a goal of returning home to provide compassionate health care.
A Choice That Became a Legacy
July 24, 2026 — A college decision became the beginning of a lasting legacy. Mark Scharnberg ’97 reflects on how God used his family's faithful stewardship, generosity, and commitment to 91ÁÔÆæ to impact generations of students for Christ.
Graduate Secures Role on Capitol Hill Committee
July 23, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ 2025 graduate Amelia Elkins turned a Washington, D.C., networking trip into a full-time staff assistant role with the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party after interning there.
From Classroom to Cyber Defense: Students Serve in Cyberspace Wing of Air National Guard
July 22, 2026 — Three 91ÁÔÆæ students and a faculty member serve in the Ohio Air National Guard’s cyberspace wing, using cybersecurity expertise to protect critical infrastructure and strengthen national defense while preparing for careers in an increasingly digital world.
Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
July 21, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning top awards for design and technical excellence while demonstrating engineering innovation, servant leadership and a Christ-centered witness.
Alumna Amplifies Voices in Global Fight Against Injustice
July 20, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ alumna Sarah Mathew uses storytelling to advance the mission of the Invisible Girl Project, raising awareness of gender-based violence in India while pursuing graduate studies in technology policy and international security at Columbia University.
Harnessing the Ocean For Food and Energy
July 17, 2026 — Mechanical engineering graduate Toby Dewhurst turned a college solar boat project into a career advancing the blue economy. As founder of Kelson Marine, he designs offshore systems that support sustainable energy, aquaculture and responsible ocean innovation around the world.
Robotics Team Wins National Engineering Design Competition
July 16, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ's Robotics Team captured first place at the ASEE Model Design Competition in Charlotte, North Carolina, with its autonomous robot, Cedar Gleaner. After weeks of refining the design, the team became the only competitor to successfully complete all four official runs.
Local Journalism Gives People a Place To Be Known
July 15, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ graduate Avonlea Brown is building community as a reporter in rural North Dakota. Through local journalism, she highlights overlooked stories, fosters human connection, combats loneliness and uses storytelling to serve others and glorify God.
Design Graduate Rethinks Mountain Rescue Transport
July 14, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ graduate Luise Schmidt-Krayer designed a lightweight ski rescue sled that reduces patient movement and eases strain on ski patrollers. Her capstone project combines user-focused research with innovative design to improve mountain rescue operations.
Debugging the Threat: Cedarville Develops Cybersecurity Course
July 13, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ professor Dr. Keith Shomper developed a new cybersecurity course for the Ohio Cyber Range Institute that teaches students to identify software vulnerabilities, understand code exploitation techniques and strengthen defenses against cyberattacks.
Bringing Light to Broadway
July 10, 2026 — From 91ÁÔÆæ to Broadway, Dani Lee Hutch is using her gifts and faith to make an impact. As a musical director for productions like Wicked and Suffs, she shows how excellence and Christ-centered conviction can shine anywhere.
Cedarville Student Helps Broadcast FIFA World Cup for FOX Sports
July 9, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ junior Tayler Sharp is interning with FOX Sports during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, gaining hands-on experience in international sports broadcasting while preparing for a career connecting audiences through sports journalism.
Tiny Insects, Big Impact: Cedarville Study Explores Midges as Water Pollution Indicators
July 8, 2026 — 91ÁÔÆæ researchers are studying midge species across Ohio streams to use them as biological indicators of water quality. By tracking species distribution and pollution tolerance, the team hopes to detect environmental problems earlier and support ecosystem protection.
Outstanding Engineering Scholar Joins GE Aerospace Program
July 7, 2026 — After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, Madelyn Torrans is headed to GE Aerospace's Edison Engineering Development Program. Her university experience included research, student leadership and efforts to improve engineering accessibility.
Alumnus Wins 2026 Christian Worldview Film Festival Scoring Competition
July 6, 2026 — Inspired by video game music as a child, 91ÁÔÆæ graduate Nic Dysert turned a passion for composition into a career, earning national recognition by winning the 2026 Christian Worldview Film Festival Film Scoring Competition.
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