As we wrap up, what would you like to share with supporters of Cedarville about the University and the direction God is taking us? WS: First, I want to express our deep sense of gratitude for the generosity of Cedarville alumni and friends to invest in life transformation. To date, donors to the $125 million One Thousand Days Transformed campaign have gifted nearly $106 million to expand our capacity, reduce student debt, transform lives in and out of the classroom, and provide for the future of Cedarville University. Second, we count it as joy to have front row seats to all God is doing at Cedarville. In fact, one of our culture statements in Advancement speaks to this directly: We believe what God is doing at Cedarville is too amazing to miss. SVL: It's an exciting time to be here, to see the growth in the university, not just in student numbers, but in the lives being transformed. Going back to our mission statement: We transform lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. What’s exciting for me in my role is to to listen to families and students when you ask them, “Why are you considering Cedarville with all the colleges and universities out there?” I hear them answer in much the same way that I did when I decided to attend here in the fall of 1994: you sense the presence of God on this campus, you sense this is a place where you will be encouraged to grow in your faith, and you will be challenged through an excellent education that will prepare you for what God has next. Twenty-five years removed from graduating, I still hear students and families speak to those same values and the same qualities of Cedarville that were here when I attended. In a world that has shifted and changed, Cedarville has remained steadfast, and there are fewer and fewer institutions out there like that. God continues to bring students to Cedarville. We’re just blessed to be part of what He is doing here. GIVE TO SCHOLARSHIPS Make Cedarville more affordable and accessible to the next generation of students, ensuring they are equipped to serve and lead for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED The Cedarville Fund The annual fund allows us to keep tuition low and budget scholarships through annual gifts. Annually Funded Scholarships Donor-funded annual scholarships provide immediate funding for pressing needs Endowed Scholarships Endowed scholarships provide consistent, reliable funding for students and provide for the University long into the future. Make a Gift to Support Student Affordability Now: CEDARVILLE.EDU/GIVE EVERY STUDENT MATTERS. EVERY GIFT MATTERS. The strong financial position of Cedarville is attributed wholly to the grace and mercy of God. Will Smallwood Cedarville Magazine | 25 ADVANCING CEDARVILLE
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