ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT Celebrating the Difference You Made in 2024–25
This past academic year, you gave a gift to the 1000 Days Fund at Cedarville University. United by mission and motivated by generosity, you joined 985 households to raise $982,532.20 to meet the needs of our students. Together, we made a difference.
DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LI THROUGH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND ENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBMISSION ICAL AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNIVER RANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH EXCELLEN CATION AND INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESH ISSION TO BIBLICAL AUTHORITY. CEDAR NIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUG XCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTENTION ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LI GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LI GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LI GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LI GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LI GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT Thank you for your investment in the 1000 Days Fund at Cedarville University. Your support has made a transformational and immediate impact on the lives of Cedarville students. Because of your generosity, students have been equipped to pursue academic excellence and grow in their faith. The 1000 Days Fund is more than a new financial initiative — it is an invitation to be part of the incredible momentum we are experiencing at Cedarville and to strengthen the future of biblically faithful, academically excellent education. Unlike gifts designated for a specific project, contributions to the 1000 Days Fund are unrestricted, giving our trusted and dedicated team the flexibility to respond swiftly to meet our students’ urgent needs and steward emerging opportunities around campus. This year, your gift provided vital resources right when they were needed most. From scholarships to discipleship initiatives, academic resources to unexpected challenges, facility improvements to life-changing student experiences — you made a difference! As promised, this annual report measures the impact of your generosity and demonstrates how your support was stewarded. United by mission and motivated by generosity, you joined a community of 985 households to bless and encourage our students in powerful ways. Thank you for being part of this story. Together, we are making each one of our students’ 1000 Days count for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. Dr. Will Smallwood Vice President for Advancement 2
8 6 IVES D N TO RSITY NT HIP IN RVILLE GH NAL THORITY. IVES NTIONAL THORITY. IVES NTIONAL THORITY. IVES NTIONAL THORITY. IVES NTIONAL THO4ITY. IVES NTIONAL THORITY. AREAS OF IMPACT At Cedarville, we have 1000 Days to equip our students for a lifetime of Gospel impact, and we must make the most of every single one. This goal becomes a reality through your support of the 1000 Days Fund. Formerly The Cedarville Fund, gifts to this fund are unrestricted, offering our trusted team flexibility to address urgent needs as they arise. We strive to distribute these funds within the academic year for an immediate impact. When you gave to the 1000 Days Fund, we made you a promise to show you how the funds were utilized. This report highlights the ways you made a difference in the lives of our students and their experience at Cedarville. Your gift supported Cedarville’s ongoing mission, and we thank you! Together, generous donors like you made a life-changing difference. GOD PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP $352,000 Allocated INTRAMURAL FIELDS $38,110 Allocated RESIDENCE HALL IMPROVEMENTS $348,010.20 Allocated DINING HALL RENOVATION $244,412 Allocated 10 4 YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE 3
GOD PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP Uplifting Our Students “How will I finish out this semester, let alone my 1000 Days? Will I have to leave?” The University’s Financial Aid office engages firsthand with students facing serious financial barriers — students praying through these questions. Going into the 2025 fall semester, hundreds of students prayerfully waited for the support they needed to return to campus for another year. Since its creation in 2021, the God Provides Scholarship has provided timely relief to 225 students, affirming God’s care and provision through generous donors like you. For many students, $1,000 to $3,000 enables them to continue their education and reminds them they aren’t alone — they have an entire community walking with them. Thanks to your support through the 1000 Days Fund, $352,000 has been added to the God Provides Scholarship fund, and over 150 students will continue their 1000 Days. Thank you for making a profound difference in these students’ lives. 4
DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L THROUGH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AN ENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBMISSIO ICAL AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNIVER RANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH EXCELLE CATION AND INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESH ISSION TO BIBLICAL AUTHORITY. CEDAR NIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LIVES THROU CELLENT EDUCATION AND INTENTION ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTEN ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AUT VILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LIVES T EDUCATION AND INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SU Jacob Westover Class of 2025, Civil Engineering I came to Cedarville unsure how I would make it through four years. I had told people that it didn’t make sense financially, and I would give it a chance, but I’d most likely transfer after that first year. God provides, and I am about to finish my degree. Hugo Cerrato Class of 2027, Economics and International Studies Navigating college in a new country comes with challenges, and financial concerns can feel overwhelming. I dream of serving as a diplomat or policy advisor, creating opportunities for people in my home country and beyond. Your support has reminded me God provides and made a tremendous difference in my life. Grace Rumley Class of 2026, Psychology This summer, I was not sure if I was going to be able to come back to Cedarville. A friend told me, “God owns the cattle on a thousand hills, so what is one semester of money to Him?” The scholarship funds were such clear proof that God answers prayers. Natalia Flores Class of 2025, Nursing My parents worked multiple jobs to provide better educational opportunities for me. I came to the U.S. to pursue an education where the Lord called me. My parents and I have wondered if we could keep affording tuition and have been awestruck by the Lord’s faithfulness every single time. Audrey Chairvolotti Class of 2026, Civil Engineering My family can’t help pay for my schooling, so I worked through high school, throughout the school year, and over breaks. I have worried how I will pay for school, but God keeps showing me to trust in Him. This scholarship is being built into my testimony, a testament to God’s constant provision. Emma Lazzell Class of 2027, Business Management My parents have made financial sacrifices to dedicate their lives to full-time ministry. We are very blessed, but money can be tight, and this gift was more of a relief than I can express. After graduation, I hope to work in interior design. I love the idea of helping people create a home and love making things beautiful. Gifts like yours have made Cedarville a home for me. Pray That These Scholarship Recipients: 1 Grow in their love for the Lord and love for others. 2 Persevere through challenging courses and the demands of student life. 3 Gain confidence that God will faithfully provide for their needs in the years to come. 4 Share the joy of God’s provision with their families, encouraging them spiritually too. 5 Rely on the Lord for the rest of their lives because of His provision now. Total giving toward God Provides Scholarship: $352,000 How many students will this help? At least 150 students Average scholarship: $1,000–$3,000 Financial Transparency 5
INTRAMURAL FIELD EXPANSION Updating Our Athletic Spaces After a busy week, the mental load of being a student can feel overwhelming. Intramural sports are an incredible way to not just relieve stress but meet new people, build friendships, and experience community. Throughout the school year, students can participate in any of the 30+ indoor and outdoor intramural sports. And with 45% of students participating this past year, it’s clear that Cedarville’s intramural sports are a core part of student life. But the spaces for many outdoor sports were getting worn from all the foot traffic over the years. Sports like rugby and lacrosse have grown in popularity and needed suitable space. And, with new student apartments taking the place of key intramural fields, the solution became clear: relocate, refresh, and expand. The new space needed serious work done while students were away for summer break. In early May, over 20 acres were leveled, cleared, tilled, and seeded. With the diligent efforts of our team, the fields were ready on time for our students’ return in August! Thanks to your support through the 1000 Days Fund, eight new fields were created to host intramural and club sports like ultimate frisbee, soccer, flag football, rugby, and lacrosse. To the nearly 1,800 students involved each year, this will be the space where practices grow character, lifelong friendships are forged, and intramural championships are won. 6
ORMS LIVES THROUGH EXCE ND INTENTIONAL DISCIP ON TO BIBLICAL AUTHOR LE UNIVERSITY TRANSFO GH EXCELLENT EDUCATI AL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AL AUTHORITY. CEDARVI TY TRANSFORMS LIVES T NT EDUCATION AND INT HIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIB TY. CEDARVILLE UNIVER MS LIVES THROUGH EXC ND INTENTIONAL DISCIP ON TO BIBLICAL AUTHOR LE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORM ELLENT EDUCATION AND IN N SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL Allister Jones Class of 2027, Accounting and Finance, Men’s Rugby Club President Rugby requires a pitch larger than a football field and 30+ guys, so having the right space is important. To most, it may just look like grass, but for us, it will be where we’re challenged mentally, physically, and spiritually. We’re extremely grateful for the donors who made this possible. Kendra Wells Class of 2028, Sports Medicine, Women’s Lacrosse Club President I have played lacrosse my whole life, and I am excited to see it take shape at Cedarville! I’m excited to see our men’s and women’s teams learn to glorify Christ playing lacrosse. These fields are only the beginning! Josh Kenniv Class of 2027, Biblical Studies and Broadcasting, Men’s Ultimate Frisbee President Swarm serves God with excellence both on and off the field. We practice with intensity while maintaining an uplifting culture. We emulate 1 Peter 4:10, using our God-given talents for His glory. Getting fields for our sport shows the University cares for us and is a huge help for our team! Ben Konicki Class of 2027, Biblical Studies, Men’s Lacrosse Club President Our organization is brand-new to Cedarville, and from the few meetings we’ve had so far, there is already a sense of unity, support for new players, and excitement for the spring season! The redeveloped intramural/club fields are an incredible blessing. Financial Transparency $38,110 from the 1000 Days Fund went toward labor, leveling, clearing, tilling, seeding, fertilizing, and laying out the fields. Ultimate Frisbee Players 111 Intramural Soccer Players 375 Flag Football Players 371 7
RESIDENCE HALL IMPROVEMENTS Cultivating Life-Changing Friendships We often say that Cedarville feels like home — and we mean it! When students come to campus, they enter a Christcentered community where they’re encouraged, discipled, and surrounded by friendships that last a lifetime. Roughly 85% of our undergraduate students live on campus in residence halls. Over the years, these spaces have been wellloved and well-used by students, leaving bathrooms, rooms, and lounges worn, outdated, and in need of renovation. Thanks to your generosity through the 1000 Days Fund, necessary repairs and meaningful renovations took place in the summer months while students were away. The Younger Center — the shared lounge area of Rickard and Murphy — received fresh furniture, including chairs, love seats, tables, counters with stools, booths, and games like vertical Scrabble and board games. St. Clair, Murphy, and Rickard underwent significant bathroom renovations. While seemingly minor, the goal of these improvements is to create a space for community to thrive. We want the spaces our students live in to foster close-knit community — whether that is through a Bible study, a prayer in the hallway, or a game night with friends. Over time, those spontaneous hallway chats turn into longer, life-changing conversations. Because of your generosity, we have been able to create spaces that are welcoming, comfortable, and conducive to the kind of authentic relationships that help shape lives for the Kingdom. Thank you for helping our residence halls reflect the heart of our campus community and make Cedarville feel like home. 8
UTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNIVE IVES THROUGH EXCELLENT E TIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNI IVES THROUGH EXCELLENT E TIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNI IVES THROUGH EXCELLENT E TIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNI IVES THROUGH EXCELLENT E TIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNI IVES THROUGH EXCELLENT E TIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNI IVES THROUGH EXCELLENT E TIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBM AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNI Micah Beachy Class of 2025, Geology As an RA in Rickard for two years, I was extremely blessed by the fellowship of the guys in my hall. Those that invested in the hall community were able to encourage one another and form a tight-knit group centered around enjoying weekly meals and studying God’s Word together. Samson Scheie Class of 2027, Accelerated BA + MDiv I’ve lived in St. Clair for the past three years, and it really is a home to the guys who live there. It’s a space where friendships are formed, memories are made, and discipleship develops. Having the facilities there updated is a huge blessing because it allows the quality of the dorm to match the quality of the community we have there. Leah Landry RD of Murphy and Jenkins The large majority of real discipleship and life change happens not necessarily in the “big” moments but in the seemingly little life-on-life moments. Things as simple as studying in the lounge with a friend, walking by someone in the hall, or chatting in a room with another resident can easily become settings for growth and real-life impact. Murphy Hall has been just that for many girls on campus: a place where God is made known and glorified through the little moments! $112,270 St. Clair Bathrooms Complete gut and renovation $165,688 Murphy/Rickard Bathrooms Complete cosmetic renovation $70,052.20 Younger Center New flooring, furniture, and games Financial Transparency 9
DINING HALL RENOVATION Creating Space for Good Food and Fellowship Cedarville’s dining hall fosters some of students’ favorite community experiences — from bro-sis or d-group gettogethers to one-on-one meals that help students make friends for life. But over the years, the dining hall’s design has started to show its age, and the seating and walkways didn’t suit the changing needs of our expanded student body anymore. In short, it was time for an upgrade. This summer, we changed the dining hall from floor to ceiling — including a brand-new name: The Commons. The new entrance allows for easier access to takeout options. The seating reflects student needs: high-top tables, booths, and small tables for one-on-ones and long tables for that weekly bro-sis dinner. A new waste management system allows for easier cleanup. The allergen-aware station now has a separate preparation kitchen to prevent cross-contamination. Students also have the option for after-hours meals, with pizza and taco options available for evening pickup at The Commons Express! A new convenience-style store, The Commons Market, offers drinks, snacks, and to-go food for students. Your support through the 1000 Days Fund contributed to this major project. Your generosity helped us to create a dining hall that matches the quality of the friendships formed inside. The Commons provides an inviting environment where students can slow down and enjoy good food and fellowship. It is where one-on-one discipleship moments happen and where lifelong memories will be made. 10
DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L THROUGH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AN ENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN SUBMISSIO ICAL AUTHORITY. CEDARVILLE UNIVE RANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH EXCELLE CATION AND INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES ISSION TO BIBLICAL AUTHORITY. CEDA NIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LIVES THROU CELLENT EDUCATION AND INTENTIO ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AU DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTE ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AU DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTE ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AU DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTE ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AU DARVILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS L GH EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND INTE ESHIP IN SUBMISSION TO BIBLICAL AU VILLE UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LIVE T EDUCATION AND INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP IN S TO BIBLICAL AUTHORITY. Mahala Hess Class of 2027, Nursing The dining hall has served my friends and me as a place of meaningful fellowship filled with Christcentered conversations and great food options. As a nursing student, I often rely on to-go meals between long classes and clinicals. The new to-go features will make it much easier to enjoy nutritious, satisfying meals even on my busiest days. Abraham Van Kleeck Service Manager, Pioneer Food Services Food has always been a powerful way to build community, and I’m excited that these improvements will make our dining space an even better place for students to connect, share meals, and feel at home. The addition of a dedicated allergen-friendly station especially will create a clear, separate workflow for preparing dietary-specific meals. I hope this space helps students with special diets feel seen, supported, and included in our dining community. Jules Robison Class of 2026, Social Work Cedarville’s dining hall renovation will provide students like me with better options that work with a busy schedule. Changes like the allergenaware kitchen and The Commons Express will give my friends and I the ability to eat with a lot more flexibility. Financial Transparency The Commons project included casework, tiling, flooring, and painting for the whole facility. We added a new allergen-aware station, pizza oven, convenience-style marketplace with walk-in freezer, and other operational equipment. In total, $244,412 from the 1000 Days Fund went toward the dining hall renovation. Take It From Monte: Allergen-Aware Station By creating a separate space with its own cooking equipment, we are drastically reducing the risk of cross-contamination and improving the dining experience for students with dietary restrictions. The Commons Market The Commons Market will offer items such as candy, chips, soda, and microwaveable meals for students to purchase with flex dollars, cash, or credit. Pizza Station A new pizza station will add a “wow” factor to The Commons as students enter. The station will be used for made-to-order pizzas, by-the-slice options, and after-hours offerings with different crusts and sauces. Monte Veach serves Cedarville as the Food Service Director through Pioneer Food Services. “ ” 11
“ ” We are deeply grateful for the hundreds of donors like you who have invested in the 1000 Days Fund this past year. Your generosity makes it possible for Cedarville to fulfill its mission of transforming students’ lives for Gospel impact. For your partnership in ministry, thank you. Dr. Thomas White President of Cedarville University 12
THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH US IN SUPPORT OF EVERY STUDENT seeking to grow in their walk with Christ. EVERY PROFESSOR whose work and mentorship guides their path. EVERY SPACE in which they’ll learn to hear God’s call. EVERY OTHER LIFE Cedarville graduates will lead to the Gospel. 13
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