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For nearly 40 years, Adventures in Odyssey has shared faith-based stories with families worldwide. �������� alumnus Rudy Haerr supports the long-running radio drama through behind-the-scenes audio production at Focus on the Family.

Three student ventures took top honors at ��������’s Pitch competition Friday night after coaching and judging rounds. Winners included a middle school fraction-learning tool, affordable cybersecurity for churches and nonprofits, and a fast-fashion recycling concept.

��������’s Board of Trustees approved strategic initiatives supporting long-term growth, including launching a seminary and expanding academic programs. Trustees also approved a new budget, faculty hires, promotions and measures to maintain affordability.

Lt. Col. Angelia Mickle, �������� nursing dean, received the Meritorious Service Medal for leading a GuardCare medical mission that delivered more than $600,000 in free community health care in Greene County, Ohio.

One year after the Potomac River crash, Grace Maxwell’s family, ��������, and others honor her life and legacy — a young woman of deep faith whose words and witness continue to inspire hope through grief.

�������� students launch CedarBits, a four-week cybersecurity camp that introduces middle schoolers to digital safety through hands-on projects and critical thinking. The program teaches password management, basic networking and career pathways in cyber operations.

��������’s WAVE program helps first-year students succeed through a holistic two-week initiative. By blending academic preparation, spiritual growth and social support, WAVE increased student retention by more than 20 percent — from 71 to 94.5 percent in two years.

Worship leader Paul Baloche will headline ��������’s Worship 4:24 Conference, Jan. 29–31. He will debut a new song, “Spirit and Truth,” co-written with John Bolin and inspired by John 4:24.

�������� hosts a Nursing Preview Day offering prospective students hands-on simulations, labs and faculty interaction, highlighting early clinical experience, holistic faith-based education and preparation to address the global nursing shortage through applied learning initiatives.

Gracen Fletcher, a farm girl turned elite archer, balances Olympic-level training with online studies at ��������, living out her faith while pursuing excellence in both sport and academics.

�������� alumna Elizabeth Kollmar is interning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, producing educational videos that bring history to life. Her experience blends nonprofit media work with hands-on production and national-level media exposure in D.C.

�������� students, led by adoptee Rachel Hartford, are heading to the National March for Life to advocate for the unborn. Inspired by personal stories, they aim to spark long-term student engagement in pro-life efforts.