Editor Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 Managing Editor Rachel (Rathbun) Benefiel ’23 Creative Director Chad Jackson ’05 Photographer Scott Huck Art Director and Graphic Designer Craig Salisbury ADMINISTRATION President Thomas White Senior Advisor to the President Loren Reno ’70 Chief of Staff Zach Bowden Vice President for Academics Tom Mach ’88 Vice President for Advancement Will Smallwood Vice President for Athletics Chris Cross Vice President for Business and Chief Financial Officer Chris Sohn Vice President for Enrollment Management Scott Van Loo ’98 Vice President for Marketing and Communications Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Bob Lutz ’01 Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries Jon Wood OUR MISSION Cedarville University transforms lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. OUR VISION For the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ Cedarville Magazine is published spring, summer, and fall and mailed free of charge to alumni and supporters of Cedarville University. 1-800-CEDARVILLE • cedarville.edu Direct inquiries and address changes to: Cedarville Magazine Cedarville University 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314 cedarville.edu/magazine magazine@cedarville.edu 1-800-CEDARVILLE READ ONLINE! Visit cedarville.edu/magazineSP26 on your computer or mobile device. CHAPEL NOTES 30 Chapel is the heartbeat of Cedarville and one of our students' favorite campus experiences. Here's a glance at what our class of 2026 experienced in chapel during their 1000 Days at Cedarville! ADVANCING CEDARVILLE 32 The need for solid shepherds and faithful ministry leaders has never been greater — and Cedarville is dedicated to meeting the need. How can your giving shape the Church in the decades to come? JACKETS FOR LIFE 34 Explore involvement opportunities, community updates, and a unique opportunity to encourage Cedarville alumni in missions around the world. IN EVERY ISSUE YELLOW JACKET SPORTS 38 From Tajikistan to the Yellow Jacket tennis team, biblical studies major Diana Ivanikhina’s journey is only possible through the Lord’s providence. Hear her story and catch up on Yellow Jacket news in this sports update. CAMPUS NEWS 40 New programs and partnerships are just part of the news you’ll find in this issue! Plus, you’ll see a snapshot of campus through our Bolthouse building update and winter play spotlight. BETWEEN THE LINES 46 Get your pencils ready — how much do you know about the history of the Bible? Test your knowledge in this issue’s Between the Lines. IN CLOSING: FOCUSED ON THE FIRM FOUNDATION 48 TRENT ROGERS | The Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies shares his continued commitment to equipping students through the Word for effective Kingdom work. 30 38 1
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