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A Campus on the Move
MVNU ranked as number 33 on the list of Midwestern colleges and universities this year. This is up 19 spots from 2006s ranking as number 52. Leaders at MVNU are grateful for the recognition and are focused on continuing to provide affordable private higher education that focuses on shaping the whole person, cultivating Christ-likeness, and encouraging lifelong learning and service.

Affirming Excellence
"This recognition serves to affirm the University's commitment to provide a total, quality educational experience to students. All members of the University, including the students, staff members, faculty and administrative staff, strive to develop and deliver teaching-learning activities focused on the University's mission," explained Dr. Randie Timpe, vice president for Academic Affairs. "An achievement of this order occurs only through the integrated efforts of the whole campus as it serves the community, region and world."

A Helpful Resource
The new edition of U.S. News' America's Best Colleges includes exclusive, in-depth ranking tables that compare schools on quality and best value on numerous attributes, such as student/faculty ratios, student test scores, retention and graduation rates. A full collection of informative articles helps students choose the right school for them, navigate the admissions process and find financial aid options. A directory of more than 1,400 schools features admissions statistics, information on cost, financial aid data and admissions deadlines. A condensed report is also available online at www.usnews.com. For more information on the ranking methodology used by U.S. News, visit www.usnews.com/colleges.

According to Dr. Keith Newman, MVNU's vice president for University Relations, "Selecting a university ranks as one of life's most important decisions, and the number of choices available to students and their parents can be overwhelming as there are so many factors to consider. At MVNU we believe the university experience extends beyond the classroom and our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that develops a student's mind, body and spirit. U.S. News & World Report offers students and their parents excellent resources as they contemplate what university can help prepare them for the adventure of tomorrow."

Learn More
For more information, visit www.mvnu.edu or contact (740) 397-9000, ext. 4341. To schedule a personal campus visit, call 1-866-462-MVNU.

About MVNU
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students and working adults. With a 400-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, and nine Adult and Graduate Studies sites throughout Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to community and church. Its 2,600 students represent 27 states and 6 countries/U.S. territories.