Warner University: Radically Unradical
As I have watched what has happened on multiple university campuses in the last couple of weeks—students and professors celebrating violence against the Israeli people—my recent reading of a new book titled America’s Cultural Revolution has seemed timely. In this book, author Christopher Rufo details how the radicalism and upside-down moral compasses that characterize much ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Herbert Murphy
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Warner University Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Warner University is proud to announce its fall 2024 Dean’s List, celebrating the exceptional academic achievements of 300 students from both graduate and undergraduate programs. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence throughout the spring semester. A full listing of those honored follows. Undergraduate Dean’s List: Julliana AbbadeNatalie AdamsJoss AfflelouKarlie AldermanJessica AlejandreJocelyn AlfarSamuel AlfordVlad AndersenEthan ...
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Alumna Cynara Appling Named Polk County Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
Warner University is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of our alumna, Cynara Appling (Class of 2011), who has been named Polk County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. A dedicated educator, Cynara has earned a reputation for her creativity, compassion and unwavering commitment to her students and colleagues. Cynara’s current role at ...
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Hurricane Milton Updates
October 12, 2024 | 10 a.m. Royal Return: Power and Internet services have been restored to all of campus, and we can announce plans for students’ return. Students may return as early as Monday morning, October 14th. The first dining service will be lunch on Monday, October 14th. Classes and activities will resume as normal ...
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Spiritual Formation Update Fall 2024
As a personal note from the author to begin, I was more than delighted to speak to the Spiritual Formation team about all of the exciting things happening at Warner in that department. I was even more delighted to receive so much information from them that I could not fit it into one article! So, ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Kerry Kaminski
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]By WU student, Delaney Elder Most students at Warner University are typically traditional students. It’s truly a blessing to have the opportunity to attend college soon after graduating high school, and then be able to continue through years of studying to graduate with that degree. Though more often than ...
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Dr. Gentry Sutton Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Gentry Sutton’s recent promotion to Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer marks a significant milestone. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Sutton has consistently exemplified outstanding leadership and an unwavering dedication to academic excellence. With this new responsibility, we are confident that Dr. Sutton will continue to propel our academic initiatives forward, nurturing innovation, faith ...
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Hurricane Idalia Updates
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Alumni Spotlight: Chris Weatherly
Chris Weatherly, a Warner alumnus from the class of 2010, was recently promoted to head pastor at Christ Community Church in Winter Haven. He takes over the role from George Gasperson, who served Christ Community as lead pastor for fifteen years. Chris has been serving at Christ Community for many years, and we are proud ...
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Aniska Casseus
Get to Know Aniska Casseus Aniska Casseus is an Instructor of English at Warner. She has been working with Warner since July of 2024. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in English from Florida Atlantic University. Aniska loves journaling and reading. She is also loves to sing. ...
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WU 2021 Promo Video
Have you seen the latest promo video? Listen as WU Ag student Evie Bodiford shares why Warner is her college of choice!
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Reformed and Always Reforming: Looking Forward to Warner University’s Future on Reformation Day
Today is Reformation Day. A little over five hundred years ago, a former monk turned professor named Martin Luther nailed a list of ninety-five points of contention with the Catholic Church on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. The date was October 31, 1517, which was the day before the feast for All ...
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2026 Apples of Gold Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for Apples of Gold, Warner University's 2026 scholarship benefit gala at Mountain Lake in Lake Wales, Florida.
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Scarlett Jackson Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Scarlett Jackson assumes the role of Warner University’s new Assistant Vice President of Admissions, following her remarkable achievement of ushering in the record-breaking class of 2023 for traditional enrollment. In her elevated position, she will provide leadership for the admissions department, overseeing both traditional and online undergraduate admissions, as well as online graduate admissions. A ...
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Hurricane Helene Updates
Warner University is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene. We will update this post with more information as it is made available. September 25, 2024 | 11am Out of an abundance of caution and with the community’s safety in mind, all traditional classes at Warner University are canceled on Thursday and Friday of this week. Online classes ...
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Get to Know President Sutton: Week 3
Week 3, Faith and Family: My Cornerstones This week, we sat down with President Sutton to learn more about his family. Read on to discover his roots and get to know him on a more personal level. Q: Can you tell us a bit about your family?A: My wife Brooke and I met in graduate ...
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Business Administration: Marketing
Make It Your Business You’ll be ready to lead with a major in Business Administration from Warner. Our program will provide you with a strong foundation of business practices, but you can hone your skills in a concentration. With a focus in Marketing, you will learn how to draw people in. Master the art of ...
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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Michael Shares How She Uses Her Biology Degree in Her Field
Part of Warner University’s mission statement is that we aim to equip students to serve. Recently, we had the privilege of having an alumna demonstrate her ability to serve by returning to campus and educating our current students. Sarah Michael graduated with honors from Warner University in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree ...
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Get to Know President Sutton Week 5
Week 5, Philosophy of Christian Higher Education This week, we asked Dr. Sutton to share his philosophy about Christian higher education. Read what he had to say here. _____________ Over the years, I have developed philosophies of Christian higher education for both the classroom and the institutional levels. My institutional-level philosophy is expressed as a ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: David Black
By Delaney Elder, WU Student We can all agree that God’s plan can look a whole lot different than what we have in mind for ourselves. For some of us, we find our callings early in life and feel at ease knowing just a portion of what that plan could look like. But it’s not ...
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Warner University – Hurricane Ian Update
October 2, 2022, 4pm – Power has been restored on campus. All systems and networks are beginning to come online. Many of our buildings, including residence halls, need some additional care. We are working with a crew of over 50 restoration professionals to assist with moisture mitigation throughout campus. We want to ensure a safe ...
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Ministry Blog: Celebrating 500 Years of Reform
Observing the Strides We’ve Taken and Envisioning Next Steps October 31st, 1517. Nailed to the doors of the church in Wittenberg, Germany hung a scathing assessment of the medieval church. On that autumn day, Martin Luther – the great reformer – provided a sober, studied, and detailed rebuke of persistent church corruption. What these 95 ...
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Christianity and the Call to Generosity
I read a story last week about a Pastor who was diagnosed with Covid-19 during the summer of 2020. Following his recovery from the virus, the Pastor began donating plasma as often as he was able. The anti-bodies he has from the virus allow the plasma he donates to aid in the development of treatment ...
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Get to Know President Sutton: Week 7
Influential Books and Reading This week I have been asked to share a little about the books that have influenced me and my thinking the most over the years. To do that, I need to think in categories, as I have a fairly eclectic academic background and reading history. I’ll start with Scripture. When my ...
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6th Annual Warner Cares Day
Speaking to a group of 357 students along with faculty and staff from Warner University on the morning of April 4, Lake Wales mayor Eugene Fultz personally thanked them all for serving the community of Lake Wales. To students attending Warner from outside Lake Wales, Fultz said, “You have done enough that Lake Wales is ...
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What Can A Wesleyan Learn from a Calvinist?
On December 14, 2017, just about an hour from the Warner University campus, one of the great preachers died. His name was R.C. Sproul, and he was a terrific theologian and Christian leader, with great influence upon thousands. After a conversion as a college freshman, and seminary in Pittsburgh, he studied in Amsterdam before returning ...
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Summer Spotlight: Nathan Hartman
At Warner University, the students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to find and explore their #MyAdventure #MyWarner. This summer Professor Nathan Hartman found his adventure as he spent his time reporting for Walt Disney World News Today. Hartman is a Professor of Communication at Warner University, specializing in film and screenwriting. Some of the courses ...
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The 2022 Alumni Awards
By Delaney Elder, WU Student On November 2nd, 2022, Warner University honored three individuals who were selected to receive this year’s Alumni Awards during Spirit Week. The reception was supposed to be held on September 28, 2022 but was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Here at Warner, we encourage students to build themselves a foundation ...
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John Merritt
Get to Know John Merritt John Merritt is Warner University’s Head Esports Coach. He has been serving Warner since March of 2024. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership and Apologetics from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. John has been featured on NewsOn6 and Christianity Today. He is a partnered Twitch streamer and has ...
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Communication
Tell Your Story Are you looking for a way to share your ideas with the world? Then the major in Communication is for you. In this program, you will first learn the theory behind communication. After that, you will jump into hands-on learning in writing, production, technology and presentation. Your degree in Communication from Warner ...
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Business Administration: Accounting
Ledger Expert You’ll be ready to lead with a major in Business Administration from Warner. Our program will provide you with a strong foundation of business practices, but you can hone your skills in a concentration. A focus in Accounting is a great first step toward becoming a CPA. Learn how to crunch the numbers ...
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Dr. David A. Hoag Concludes Successful Tenure as Warner University’s Third President
The Warner University Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. David A. Hoag has been called to lead Christian higher education on a national scale effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Hoag has been selected as the new President of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in Washington D.C., serving more than 185 schools. President ...
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Sport Communication
Tell Your Story Are you looking for a way to share your ideas with the world? Then the major in Sport Communication is for you. In this program you will learn the practical skills of creating and managing sporting events. Through project-based courses and practical experience, you will be ready for the fast-paced and ever-evolving ...
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Agricultural Business
Growing Your Future At Warner, we know that jobs in agriculture often need practical skills and knowledge of business practices. If you are looking to learn both of those things, our major in Agricultural Business is the answer for you. Our superb agriculture and business departments will team up to provide you with the best ...
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Agricultural Studies
Growing Your Future Are you looking to succeed in agriculture? If so, Warner’s Agricultural Studies major is here to help. In our program, you will work through diverse classes and field experiences. You will finish the program with knowledge and practical skills. Our classes include topics on animal and plant science, soils, specialty crops and ...
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Commencement Speaker Announced
Warner University is pleased to announce that Todd Nettleton, Vice President of Message at TheVoice of the Martyrs (VOM), will be the University’s spring 2026 commencement speaker.VOM has been providing support and encouragement to persecuted Christians across the worldfor almost 60 years, and Nettleton has served the organization for almost 28 of those years. As ...
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The Conversation Inside of the Bible: Dr. Matt Swale’s Recently Published Book and Future Projects
The life of a faculty member can be very busy. You may not realize that outside of teaching classes full-time, Warner’s faculty members are usually working on other academic projects year round. These projects aren’t normally easily accessible to the public; they are published in academic journals or they take the form of presentations at ...
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President Sutton’s 6th Principle
Philosophy of Christian Education: Every Christian’s Responsibility In last summer’s “Get-to-Know-Dr. Sutton” series, we released a piece about his approach to Christian higher education and featured two points of his 12-point educational philosophy. This semester we will highlight the other ten principles that Dr. Sutton believes should drive Christian education at the classroom level. Dr. ...
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A Letter from Warner University’s New President to Alumni and Friends
Dear Warner University alumni and friends, Last Monday I was incredibly honored when the Board of Trustees selected me to serve as the fourth president of Warner University—your university. The last few days have been emotional for me and my family as we have processed the exciting new calling that God has given us. I ...
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Master of Arts in Education
Teaching the Next Generation Take your skills to the next level with a fully online Master of Arts in Education at Warner. This program will meet you where you are in your career, allowing you to continue teaching while working on this degree. You can choose from two different concentrations. With the Elementary Education concentration ...
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A Look Back on 41 Years with Dr. Steven Darr
This year, Warner University celebrates its 50th anniversary. During this extraordinary time on campus, very few remaining faculty or staff can say they have been around to see it evolve from the beginning. The University’s current Vice President for Academics and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Steven Darr comes close at 41 years of service. Darr ...
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Physical Education: Grades K-12
Get in the Game Warner’s Physical Education major will get you ready to be a great PE teacher. You will develop teaching skills while learning the ins and outs of fitness. This major meets the requirements for teacher certification in Florida. You will be ready to teach the next generation with Warner’s Physical Education major. ...
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Earning and Tracking Spiritual Growth Credits
Earning and Tracking Spiritual Growth Credits How do I earn Spiritual Growth Credits How do I track my Spiritual Growth Credits?
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Financial Aid Process
Financial Aid Process A college education is an important investment. At Warner, we want to make tuition costs manageable with the help of financial aid. There are three main steps involved in completing your Financial Aid process. Steps For Financial Aid 1 Step 1 Complete Your FAFSA: 2 Step 2 Complete the Financial Aid Process ...
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WU Faculty Reception Awards 2022
Warner University recently honored eight faculty members who have been recognized formally for their disciplinary expertise within the last year. These faculty members have either published, presented at a conference, completed a degree, earned a credential, or have been recognized with an award by peers in their discipline. Dr. Laurie Boulden recently completed her ...
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Why Warner University Stands Against Student Use of AI
Educational pedagogy has certainly gotten some things wrong over the course of the last few decades. Political and cultural agendas have not only influenced what is taught in many schools and universities but also how things are taught—and in many cases, the results have been disastrous. There exists one pedagogical truth, however, that has been ...
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Social Work
Empowering and Transforming Lives When you major in Social Work at Warner, you’re getting more than a degree. You will finish this program equipped with knowledge, skills and values to help meet the needs of the vulnerable, oppressed and impoverished. You will learn how to promote wellness in your community through social programs. Major in ...
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Warner Benefits from Financial Gift
Warner’s Ag program has been recently awarded a financial gift that will help with three crucial projects over the next year. As a result of the benevolence of Homer and Annette Thompson, a Polk county couple deeply rooted in the citrus industry, we were gifted $36,000 to complete these projects which are aimed at promoting education ...
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Warner Communication Arts Department Volunteers and Serves in our Community
The Warner University Communication Arts Department completed two service activities during the Fall 2025 semester, giving students the opportunity to practice what they have learned in the classroom. In Instructor Trelane Schlenker’s Public Relations course, the students teamed up with FreePlay Florida, the state’s largest vintage arcade, pinball, and console show. Students did research for ...
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I’munique Green- Strength Through God and Basketball
Coming from having a strong role model in her life, her mother, this basketball player knows all about toughness, but during I’munique Green’s time at Warner, she has learned the compassion of Christ. “My two siblings and I always knew about being strong because my mom was the strongest person in my family, and she ...
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Apples of Gold Scholarship Fundraiser 2020
Warner University’s 2020 Apples of Gold Women’s Scholarship Fundraiser Speaker Gigi Hernandez A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. – Proverbs 25:11. At Warner University, we try to use the four years that these students attend our school to walk alongside them, mentor them and show them who ...
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Warner Music Featured on “Out and About Art”
Warner University’s Ensemble Choir and their director, Mr. Dana Hofstrom, were featured on today’s Polk TV “Out and About Art” Christmas edition. Click below to see and hear a glimpse of last weekend’s performance at the Lake Wales Art Center captured by Polk TV: https://youtu.be/1bxJihNjecg?t=18m53s It was a packed house – there were over 400 ...
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A “Flying Wallenda” Among Us
With a legacy of over 200 years and spanning seven generations, the famous circus act and daredevil stunt performers “The Flying Wallendas” have made a mark at Warner University with family member and baseball player Broderick Rodocker Wallenda. Broderick Rodocker Wallenda The Flying Wallenda’s, with two Guinness World Records, are the top five biggest names ...
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Warner Give Day: Charlotte’s Story
The road from high school to college is often an adventure and nearly always includes unexpected detours. Change is both challenging and necessary to reach the destination and can be difficult for a young believer to accept. Sometimes God upends our carefully laid plans for his own better plans. Charlotte Brady, a first year sports ...
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Warner University Launches Online Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
Warner University is proud to announce the launch of its Online Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, a program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of agribusiness. This fully online, four-year degree offers a flexible learning environment tailored for aspiring professionals seeking to make ...
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Get to Know President Sutton: Week 4
Vision with Conviction My vision for Warner University is multifaceted: I have a financial vision and a programming vision, but I also have an identity/organizational-culture vision. It is the latter that I would like to share in this short piece. For far too long, higher education has been dominated by radical progressivism, and the academy ...
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Alumni Spotlight: Troy and Blair Blunden
The WU admissions staff tells new students during orientation to look around the room, that their future spouse may be sitting among them or walking the halls of Warner. This stands true for Troy and Blair (Taylor) Blunden. The couple met at and graduated from Warner University. Warner played a vital role in their professional ...
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Alumni Spotlight: Brett Stanton BA’11
Brett Stanton graduated from Warner University in 2011 with a BA in Business Management with a focus in Accounting and is now the Head Assistant Baseball Coach at Western Oklahoma State College as well as a Health, Physical Education and Recreation Professor. Stanton has been at Western Oklahoma for three years, and while there, the ...
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Ag Event: Camp ROAR 2026
Mark your calendars for June 7-10 2026 and join us for Camp ROAR 2026! Are you a current high school student? Do you love agriculture? Do you want to deepen your relationship with The Lord? If you answered YES to all three of these questions, then Camp ROAR 2026 needs to be on your summer ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: David Dyer
David Dyer (BA ’15) graduated from Warner University with a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Studies. He is now using this foundation as a Graduate Research Assistant while earning his master’s degree in Plant Pathology at Auburn University and plans to pursue his PhD. “My degree from Warner gave me the knowledge in agriculture that I need ...
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Dr. R. Mark Montgomery Publishes New Book on Missional Evangelism
Dr. R. Mark Montgomery, an adjunct professor at Warner University, has recently published Missional Hope: Unlocking Receptivity in the Narcissistic West. Peer-reviewed across three continents, this insightful work explores the intricate link between narcissism and shame in Western culture, offering valuable perspectives on effective evangelism and disciple-making in today’s complex world. Described as “an intriguing ...
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Media Writing
Tell Your Story Are you looking for a way to share your ideas with the world? Then the minor in Media Writing is for you. A minor is an optional, secondary focus that you can take on during your time at Warner. In this program, you will focus on the art of writing. You will ...
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Levi Wainwright
Dr. Levi Wainwright graduated from Warner University in 2010 with a degree in exercise science. He now is a chiropractor and CEO of Tallahassee Chiropractic and Injury Clinic. “My degree gave me a great foundation of human physiology and the biomechanics of the skeletal structure,” Wainwright said. Wainwright said that his favorite professor at Warner ...
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Ag Event: Vine and Branches
Along with Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, Warner University welcomes you to join us for a beautiful morning of faith and fellowship at our annual Vine and Branches Brunch on April 25th. This year, we are leaning into a meaningful and timely conversation; caring for the hearts and minds of the women who so faithfully ...
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History
Studying the Past, Shaping the Future If you want to learn from the past, Warner’s history major is here to help. In this program, you will survey topics in world history, US history and Florida history. You will learn how to evaluate and study historical sources. Whether your future is in teaching history or further ...
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Inauguration Ceremony for Pres. Hoag
On Friday, Nov. 4th, with over 1,000 attendees packing the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales sanctuary, Dr. David A. Hoag was inaugurated as the third President of Warner University. Warner students, faculty, staff, community leaders, donors, guests, and Presidents from other colleges came together for this most regal of ceremonies. Ceremony at First Baptist Church ...
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Hurricane Ian Update 9.30 – Traditional Students
October 6, 2022 Traditional Students, We continue to pray for your well-being while you are away from campus. We miss having you here. You are the reason Warner exists, and we are eager for your return. We are working hard to facilitate your return somewhere around the middle of next week. Until we give the ...
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Hurricane Ian FAQs For Students
Hurricane Ian FAQs For Students Are students able to return to campus? Students are not being allowed to return to campus at this time. Can students go to their dorms to check on personal items? No students will be allowed into their residence hall rooms until after the ‘all-clear’ is given. What about athletic practice ...
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“Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon
Warner University’s Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon Warner University Advancement will be hosting its first women’s scholarship luncheon titled “Apples of Gold” Friday, October 27th at the Mountain Lake Colony House. This event will raise the much-needed funds to help young ladies attend college at Warner. This invitation-only event will feature ...
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A Brief History of Warner University
In 1945, the first rumblings in the Church of God (Anderson, IN) of a desire for a college in the southern United States began. The idea took many years to get off of the ground, but in 1962, the Southern Convention of the Church of God officially formed the Southern Commission on Higher Education in ...
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First Ministry Blog!
The Ministry Department is growing at Warner University with excited students, dedicated faculty, and skilled partners in the local church. How are students preparing for ministry outside the classroom? How are our ministry students growing in their work for the Lord? In at least three ways… Here are our three C’s: Church The church is ...
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Alumni
Welcome Home, Alumni At Warner, our alumni stand witness to what it means to be a university that is academically challenging, biblically faithful, and culturally courageous. The foundation of fearless inquiry laid in classrooms continues to help leaders engage the world with conviction and grace. Warner’s commitment to academic excellence and faithfulness to the Bible ...
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Ag Event: What’s Growin’ On 2026
Mark your calendars and join us for “What’s Growin’ On 2026”, a fun-filled day showcasing the growth in Warner University’s agriculture department. We will have rotations followed by lunch PLUS early registration for Camp ROAR 2026! This event is open to all high school and middle school students who share an interest in Florida’s agriculture industry, at just ...
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Publix Super Markets Charities Supports Royal Fund for Excellence
Warner University has been the recipient of grant funds from Publix Super Markets Charities for over 35 years and would like to thank them for their recent 2022 gift towards the Royal Fund for Excellence.
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What the Gospel Is, What It’s Not, and Why an Accurate Definition Is Important
By Dr. Gentry Sutton In Luke 24:45–47, we read about the risen Jesus succinctly communicating to the disciples the message of the gospel before his ascension to be with the Father: “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, ‘This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and ...
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Office of Advancement
Helping the University Grow The Office of Advancement is responsible for raising funds for Warner. Donors to the university are the reason Warner can offer scholarships to students. Advancement handles a lot more than just donations, though. This office also oversees alumni relations, marketing, external communications and more.
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Celebration of President Hall’s 25 Years
This week brings celebration to the Warner University community as we honor the retirement of our president of 25 years, Dr. Gregory V. Hall. Dr. Gregory V. Hall became the second President of then, Warner Southern College, in 1991. Although the school possessed 300 acres of land on the west side of Highway 27, only a gymnasium ...
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Warner University’s Loss of Student Athlete
The Warner University family has been deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students today, Tuesday, October 8. Theodore “Boobie” Hammonds, a senior member of the football team collapsed after a non-contact football drill. Members of the Warner University athletic training staff were on hand immediately and provided emergency care. Polk County Emergency ...
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Warner’s MBA Ranks #3 out of 282
Warner University has been named in the Top Five best schools offering an online or hybrid MBA program by an education website. GradSource.com ranked Warner University third among 282 schools in the analysis based on affordability, flexibility, program prominence, student success and related degrees. Warner University is the only university in Florida to make the top thirty. ...
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The Warner Difference
By Dr. Gentry Sutton, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer One of my favorite parts of my job is announcing the winner of Warner University’s Professor of the Year Award each spring. As I prepare for making this announcement at our commencement ceremony, I always solicit from students a few comments ...
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Warner’s Agriculture Department Is Growing!
If you read last month’s article on the history of Warner University, you may remember that the original vision for Warner was to be a school “in the South, that understands the South, and that supplied Christian Leadership for the church in the South.” Today, one of the ways that Warner best provides for the ...
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Warner University Partners With AdventHealth University
Warner University is pleased to announce a new articulation agreement with AdventHealth University, based out of Orlando, FL. This partnership will allow students of Warner University who meet specific requirements to matriculate into AdventHealth University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Each program will have specific prerequisites ...
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COVID-19 Student Updates
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Alumni Spotlight: Alona Robillard – Inspiring the Next Generation at West Bay Elementary
Warner University is proud to shine a spotlight on Alona Robillard, who graduated in 2021. Recently recognized with the Golden Apple Award, Alona is making waves at West Bay Elementary School, where her classroom has become a safe haven for her fourth-grade students. The Golden Apple Award is presented by WJHG News Channel 7-Panama City ...
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Apples of Gold Scholarship Fundraiser
Warner University’s 2021 Apples of Gold Women’s Scholarship Fundraiser At Warner University, we use the four years that these students attend our school to walk alongside them, mentor them and show them who Christ really is. Will you come alongside us during this journey? Not all the young women (and men) who come to Warner ...
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Business Administration
Make It Your Business You’ll be ready to lead with an online degree in Business Administration from Warner. Our program will provide you with a strong foundation of business practices. Cover a variety of topics in management, marketing, finance and more. Let your education work around your schedule! Get a degree that works for you ...
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From the President: Warner University, Deeply Rooted and Well Positioned
The most memorable first lines of a book that I have ever encountered are from a publication titled Exodus by author Dave Shiflett. Writing in 2005 about why so many Americans were fleeing churches that had abandoned biblical orthodoxy to instead attend churches that were unapologetically committed to historical biblical convictions, Shiflett opened his book ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Johnson
By WU Student, Delaney Elder When we’re just kids, the world can seem so small. The more days we witness on this earth reveal new layers to it and everything within the world is constantly changing. Just when we think we have life figured out, the world is there to remind us how there’s always ...
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Publix Super Markets Charities Supports Royal Fund for Excellence
Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) has been in existence since 1967, just one year before Warner was founded! The foundation was established by George W. Jenkins, founder of Publix, to support and improve lives within the Publix communities. Today, Publix Super Markets are highly visible in communities throughout the Southeast including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, ...
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Justin Butts: Overall Royal Cup Winner
This year, we celebrated our 2nd year of Royal Cup. There were many great students who interviewed but we had three come out as winners. Here’s what Justin Butts, the overall winner had to say about his scholarship: How has receiving this scholarship helped you attend Warner? “It helped me tremendously! Before receiving it, I ...
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New Major at Warner University: Criminal Justice
If you’re interested in being a part of the exciting world of protecting the innocent and apprehending prolific criminals, you may want to consider a degree in criminal justice. It is possible to pursue a career in some areas of criminal justice without a college degree—but your career growth may be limited without higher ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Chrissy Moskovits
Warner University Instructor in Sport Management, Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, and Vice President for the Gimme 4 Foundation, Chrissy Moskovits (BA ‘ 04) has dedicated her talents to the next generation of Warner students and athletes and to a local cause very close to her heart. From the moment Moskovits graduated from Warner, she continued ...
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Business Administration: Finance
Money Mastery You’ll be ready to lead with a major in Business Administration from Warner. Our program will provide you with a strong foundation of business practices, but you can hone your skills in a concentration. A focus in Finance will teach you how to lead your business to success. Whether managing your own finances ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight- Dr. Brenda Longshore
Dr. Brenda Longshore (BA’93) graduated from Warner with a degree in Elementary Education, which she now uses to serve in her newly elected position as Superintendent of Highlands County Public Schools. “In addition to the formal training, the ongoing support and encouragement through the years from the Warner staff has been instrumental throughout my career,” ...
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