Abby Crawford 
Warner Royal track and field athlete, Zach Holman, has qualified for Nationals in seven events. He will compete in four track and three field events on July 14 and 15 of this year. Growing up, Holman was surrounded by sports lovers, but never saw himself competing on a track or field. After one of his … Read Post
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size=”18px”] The Florida Association of Colleges for Teacher Education strives to encourage leaders and promote effectiveness in professional education. Dr. Lori Hutto, Chair of the Education Department and Associate Professor of Education was recently named the new FACTE … Read Post
Below is an article from the February edition of Central Florida AgNews Two Ag Students Named Recipients of Warner University Scholarship by K. MICHELE TRICE Florida Farm Bureau has long been a staunch supporter of young and budding scholars, and Warner University students Ashlyn Hood of LaBelle and Jacey Langford of Alva are the latest … Read Post
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, … Read Post
It’s that time! Pull out your favorite navy and gold gear and get ready to cheer! Check out the below Homecoming 2022 schedule. We open to see you this year. If you have any questions please email alumnirelations@warner.edu. Please contact Kasey.Gast@warner.edu for your free alumni game day pass for Saturday’s game against rival, Webber International … Read Post
By Evie Bodiford, WU Student Have you ever wondered how Warner has received the names of their buildings? The stories behind them, the meaning, even what makes them so unique. Our Rigel Student Center, the epicenter of all activity on campus, was named after an essential family to Warner-“Mac” and Martha Rigel. Martha and … Read Post
By Evie Bodiford, WU Student The 5th Annual Apples of Gold Scholarship Fundraiser was held at the home at George & Erica O’Neill within the Mountain Lake Estates on December 2nd during both the lunchtime and the evening time. This year, our motto is “Jesus Changes Everything.” With that mindset and faith we have … Read Post
By Evie Bodiford, WU Student On February 2nd, we had the pleasure of welcoming students, staff, faculty, and guests of all ages to come out and help dedicate our new clay target facility. This facility is in the back of our very own campus and with four stands so far and one more to … Read Post
This past weekend, President Hoag was invited to Chicago to visit with Pastor Corey Brooks for Rooftop Revelations to discuss education and the role colleges and universities have on the younger generation. Fox News covered their conversation- listen to their conversation below “I think it even goes back farther than the schools,” Hoag said. “I … Read Post
Lake Wales, Fla., December 10, 2021– Warner University is pleased to announce Dialleo Burks as the new head football coach for the Royals. Warner University President Dr. David Hoag says, “We are excited to have Coach Burks and his family join us at Warner University. His experience, maturity, and love for Christ fit perfectly with … Read Post
Hi! My name is Evie Bodiford and I am a senior here at Warner University who wants to share my life with all of you! I am pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Communication and I plan on graduating in May of 2022. I don’t have much of an idea of what I want to … Read Post
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 … Read Post
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 Abigail Anderson, winner of best essay had to say about her scholarship: How has receiving this scholarship helped you attend Warner? “The scholarship is the only reason I … Read Post
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 Bradley Lafferty, winner of best interview had to say about his scholarship: How has receiving this scholarship helped you attend Warner? “Obviously the biggest answer would be financial … Read Post
We are so excited to have Homecoming back on campus this year! We have a week full of activities planned and hope that you and your family are able to attend October 13-17, 2021. Click HERE for the full schedule! See you soon! What a great week we had! Check out these few … Read Post
For the past four years, Warner University’s Agriculture Studies program has offered four days full of fun, agriculture related lessons, and memories you will never forget. Due to COVID 19, we were unable to have camp for the summer of 2020 but that didn’t stop us from having an unforgettable one this year. This year, … Read Post
Camp ROAR registration is now open! Click here to get signed up! schedule: Camp ROAR 2021
Four years of hard work have finally paid off and you’re ready to start your career and life after school. With this transition comes new responsibilities, including learning how to manage your finances. Although you may have more disposable income, you’ll also have more financial obligations, and even minor missteps could put your financial health … Read Post
Warner University has launched a new Job Board! Under the domain WarnerUniversityJobs.org, the office of Human Resources has launched a new job board to help students and faculty more efficiently search and apply for jobs on campus. The update comes after months of preparation, replacing the previous job opening page on the Warner University main … Read Post
Warner University welcomes Kelvin Tohme as WU’s new Director of Instructional Technology. Tohme grew up in Chicago in a Christian family — his dad was a church pastor and his mom a missionary minister. He stayed local for college, graduating with a double bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science and Business Administration from Judson University … Read Post
Austin Shaner graduated from Warner University in 2017 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Ministry with a minor in Coaching and Sport Management. “Going into my studies at Warner University the Lord was calling me to the sports ministry. Warner’s Interdisciplinary Ministry degree was the perfect choice to prepare me to use sports to build relationships … Read Post
Since the age of 12, Catherine Lind has been “serving” on the court. In 2015 her journey at Warner University began, playing on both the indoor and beach volleyball teams and serving as an intern coach her last year. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management. Coaching was something she knew she … Read Post
Moving from Haiti to Naples, Florida at the young age of 11, Ainalem Bruny didn’t quite know the new world of opportunities coming his way. Fast forward to high school when it was time to look at colleges, Bruny played football and had a pretty good stat record so coaches from a few schools were … Read Post
In a world full of chaos I know that our God is as good as He has ever been. I am certain of this, because just a few weeks ago myself, ten other students, and two of our professors were blessed to take a trip to Honduras as part of our International Ag Development class. … Read Post
At Warner, we strive to ensure our students are provided with the best educational resources and are prepared for their career path. Seeing our alums succeed and make strides in their industry is something we are very proud of. Recently, Warner’s education department was recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Once a month, Education … Read Post
It is that time of the year again! We are so excited to announce that registration has opened up for the 2019 Thompson Summer Ag Camp “Camp ROAR”! Space is limited, so don’t wait too long! Registration will close June 21st at Noon. To sign up simply follow the link below, or “click” the flyer. … Read Post
On March 1 Warner University officially became part of the Citrus Label Tour of Polk County! What started a few short years ago as an initiative to identify buildings, land, and families with significance to the citrus industry in Polk has grown to well over 15 locations. Warner University is honored to house two of … Read Post
WU Alumni Leading Frostproof to Hit the High Notes Jonathan Carter studied music education at Warner and graduated almost 12 years ago. Since graduating, he has been sharing his love of choral music with his students, especially the past eight years while at Frostproof High School. A few months back a … Read Post
The second annual Apples of Gold Scholarship Luncheon was another huge success this year! On October 26, around 140 ladies gathered together at the Mountain Lake Colony House to celebrate the young ladies we are blessed to call students at Warner. We had 17 lovely table hostess who invited a small amount of their closest … Read Post
Next week is HOMECOMING! We cannot wait for all of the fun filled events that are planned to take place. From food trucks to fireworks, we have it all packed into one long weekend! Are you ready to come out and join the #RoyalNation? Speaking of Royal Nation, do you know why our students here … Read Post
Lottie was an extraordinary woman. She had a great love for life and touched many with her enthusiasm, bringing joy and happiness to all she met. She loved her family and friends and was devoted to her husband Michael, and to her pug, Chino. She loved Warner University and impacted and inspired administration, faculty, staff, … Read Post
Fifteen years have passed since Joe Halman turned his tassel and started a new chapter in life as a Warner graduate. In 2003, Halman walked across the stage to receive his degree in Organizational Management which he puts to the test in his everyday life. In April of 2017, Chief Joe Halman was named Deputy County Manager for … Read Post
by Abby Crawford If you’re a native to Winter Haven, or even Polk County for that matter, odds are you have heard of Potthast Studios. A drive down Central Avenue will bring you by the studio with a collection beautifully articulated portraits hanging in the window. Potthast Studios has … Read Post
Kaylee Norris, Frostproof native and Warner Alum, is taking on new heights with her career at Highlands Precision Ag all while completing her Masters in Business Administration, which she is due to graduate with this year! Kaylee was an Agriculture Studies major while attending WU full time. Her drive for agriculture was nothing new for … Read Post
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 … Read Post
