2003 Miracle Yearbook

A LEGACY BEGINS The Cedarville University Board ofTrustees searched extensively to find a president to follow Dr. Dixon's 25 years ofservice,and during finals week ofthe spring 2002,the trustees announced to the school that Dr. Bill Brown,formerly of Bryan College in Tennessee, was to become the new president. "The Lord made it clear that was what we wanted to do,"Brown said about choosing Cedarville. The University's strong commitment to the Word ofGod,its strong academic background,and its "aggressive view to make a difference" attracted Brown to the school. Bro3vn added that another key attribute that drew him to the campus was "[Cedarville's] openness to what God is doing in the world." Brown brought new people and new perspectives on old Biblical truths to Cedarville. First, he brought his family, which included Lynne,his wife of26 years, his son, Alex,an eighth grader, his daughter, April,a freshman political communications major at Bryan College,and two cats. Along with his family,Brown brought a focus on worldview and the role ofChristians as the salt and light ofthe world. "The last great hope in America is the Christian college," Brown said. With this motivation in mind,the former professor ofBiblical studies at Bryan College wanted to find ways to engage students. He believed,"A Christian college must be student centered,[having a] serious student life standard." Brown shared much ofthe same energy and determination that character- ized Dixon's time at Cedarville University. He also looked forward to spending time with university students and sharing God's love with them. He anticipated working from the strong biblical foundation that Dixon and his predecessors built for the school. "I hope it to be an enhancement ofwhat Dr. vl Dixon has done," Brown said about his upcoming presidency. Dr.and Mrs.Brown are lookingforwardto their move to Cedarville from Bryan College in Tennessee.> 16 ACADEMIA BoardofTiusteesChairmanDr.Bil Rudd announcesthe new university president. Dr. Bill Brown. fri