Cedarville Magazine Spring 2024

02 ROI: LIVES TRANSFORMED THOMAS WHITE – A college education stewards the opportunities God has given us and maximizes our Kingdom impact. Cedarville uniquely allows students to love God with their minds by pursuing both knowledge and truth. Cedarville students not only develop their God-given passions into fruitful careers during their 1000 Days™ but also make their faith their own through intentional Christian community and instruction in the Word. 06 LAUNCH PAD RACHEL (RATHBUN) BENEFIEL ’23 – Cedarville’s Career Services office helps students find fulfilling careers in their discipline and teaches them to approach their work as worship. Students benefit from Career Services’ career exploration tools, prepare for Career Fairs with résumé review and mock interviews, and network with alumni. Cedarville’s alumni network opens doors for students and provides them with Christlike examples, even in traditionally secular fields. 10 THROUGH PARENT EYES Parents of Cedarville students and alumni share the transformational benefit of a Cedarville education — not just for their student but also for the entire family. 16 EDUCATIONAL ECONOMICS This section explores the financial investment, realities, and rewards of pursuing a Cedarville degree. 18 COUNTING THE COST JEFF HAYMOND – A cost-benefit analysis of a college degree continues to show a significant overall earnings benefit for college graduates, but pursuing God's call on your life is the most important factor to consider. 20 UNLOCKING AFFORDABILITY JEFF GILBERT ’87 – There are plenty of ways to make paying for college easier, including financial aid and scholarships. 22 DEBT-WISE SCOTT SIMONS ’01 – Christians should prayerfully consider the Lord’s will for their lives when considering going into debt. 26 THE VALUE OF AGRADUATE DEGREE MATT OTTO ’94, MMIN ’21 – Pastor Matt Otto has earned two degrees from Cedarville. His decision to pursue a graduate program while serving in ministry full time required some tough questions and important answers. IN EVERY ISSUE FEATURES How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16 30 CHAPEL NOTES 32 ADVANCING CEDARVILLE 34 YELLOW JACKET SPORTS 38 CAMPUS NEWS 44 JACKETS FOR LIFE (NEW!) 48 IN CLOSING 1 IN THIS ISSUE

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