Demonstrating Christ-like Character: Warner Students at Night to Shine

On February 7, a group of Warner University students had the opportunity to serve at the Night to Shine event held at First Baptist Church Lake Wales. Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. … Read Post

Education Department Internship Spotlight

As the fall semester came to a close, Warner University’s education department spotlighted three senior students during their final internships. Rebecca “Lacey” Collier, Kaylin Brown and Samantha Berube showcased exceptional dedication and professionalism as they honed their teaching skills in various classrooms and settings. Lacey Collier, pursuing a degree in Exceptional Student Education, interned with … Read Post

A Journey of Faith and Perseverance: Bailey Lightsey’s Path to Becoming Polk County Cattlemen’s Sweetheart

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Bailey Lightsey, a Warner University student majoring in agriculture with a minor in business, is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and the desire to make one’s family proud. Her journey to earning the title Polk County Cattlemen’s Sweetheart is nothing short of inspiring. Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone Bailey decided to … Read Post

Warner Student Honored with Prestigious Award at SHAPE Florida Convention

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WU Student Spotlight: Morgan Sullivan

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Apples of Gold Student Scholarship Benefit

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Apples of Gold Women’s Scholarship Fund Helping hardworking students at Warner University earn their college degree. This year’s event will be held Thursday, Nov. 14th from 6pm-9pm. For more details, please email craig.clevenger@warner.edu. Thank you to our current sponsors: Peterson & Myers, P.A. University Housing Solutions Advent Health Citizens Bank & Trust SpringerVoss Construction Mahalak … Read Post

Warner Honors Class of 2023 at Commencement Ceremony

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]On April 29 over 180 members of the Class of 2023, joined by their families and friends, gathered in the WU Courtyard for Warner University’s 2023 Commencement ceremony. The event featured an inspiring address by Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and … Read Post

Warner University Baptism Chapel – April 12, 2023

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WU’s Social Work Students Attend LEAD 2023

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]On March 20th, Warner University’s Social Welfare Policy class traveled to Tallahassee, FL for the 2023 Legislative Education and Advocacy Days hosted by NASW-FL. LEAD is a two-day event in Tallahassee where students and social work professionals meet to advocate for effective, sustainable policies that are reflective of the … Read Post

Warner Takes the Stage at the SHAPE Convention 2022!

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The Society of Health & Physical Educators (SHAPE) Florida Convention which was held on October 21, 2022 in Kissimmee, FL was a huge success, as two of Warner’s Physical Education K-12 majors received both of the prestigious student awards. Saray Perez was honored with the Outstanding Future Professional Award (formerly Student of the Year). This … Read Post

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 … Read Post

Watch the Athletic Turf Field Construction – LIVE!

  Rain or shine – come here to watch the construction of Warner University’s new athletic turf field LIVE! Follow along as we bring the excitement of football, flag football, lacrosse, soccer and track & field to Warner’s campus along Highway 27 in Lake Wales! To get involved, reach out to President david.hoag@warner.edu or call … Read Post

WU Receives Scholarship Grant from George W. Jenkins Fund

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Warner University is happy to announce receipt of a scholarship grant available for low-income students from Polk County. This project was funded in part by an Impact Polk grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation. The scholarship committee at Warner University has made the determination of which 20 students will … Read Post

2022 Warner Commencement Ceremony

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Financial Tips For College Graduates

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Graduation is just around the corner. All your hard work has finally paid off, and now you’re ready to enter the professional world. With graduation comes new freedoms, but also new challenges and responsibilities.   For a new or recent graduate, this can be a lot all at once. But, whether you’re a senior going … Read Post

Florida Farm Bureau Grants a $24,500 Full-Tuition Scholarship to Warner Student

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Florida Farm Bureau Continues Tradition of Supporting Ag Education at Warner University The Florida Farm Bureau’s state board of directors approved a $24,500 scholarship a year (for two years) to provide a student the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Studies at Warner University. This scholarship will help … Read Post

Chicago Rooftop Revelations with Pastor Brooks and Dr. Hoag

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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

Apples of Gold Scholarship Fundraiser

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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 … Read Post

WU Physical Ed Major Saray Perez Honored with Award

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Warner University Physical Education K-12 major, Saray Perez, was honored with the Katherine W. Montgomery Scholarship Award at the Society of Health & Physical Educators (SHAPE) Florida Convention on October 23rd in Kissimmee, Florida. This prestigious award was established to recognize students who demonstrate leadership and dedication to their studies in the areas of physical … Read Post

Publix Super Market Charities Supports Warner Scholarships

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Publix Super Markets Charities has been in existence since 1967, one year before Warner was founded. The foundation was established by George Jenkins, the founder of Publix, to support and improve life in the Publix communities. Publix Super Markets are highly visible in communities throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. … Read Post

Justin Butts: Overall Royal Cup Winner

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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

Abigail Anderson: Royal Cup 2021

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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

COVID-19 Student Updates

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WU’s Campaign for a Clay Target 5-Stand

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Click HERE to print.  For more information about Warner’s Clay Target Team, or the campaign for Warner’s Five-Stand Facility, please reach out to Coach Doug Elmore at doug.elmore@warner.edu.  To donate, please click HERE. Thank you to all who support Warner University’s Clay Target team through the annual “PULL for Warner!”

4 Financial Mistakes College Graduates Should Avoid

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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

Announcing the NEW Warner Alumni Scholarship!

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Take just one online class at a time — while continuing your education at a place that changed your life! We make it easy on you! Just follow these three steps: Submit this quick, free online application! Submit all requirements: Cumulative bachelor’s GPA of 2.68 or higher (or in the last 60 credit hours) and … Read Post

WU Launches New Job Portal

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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

Apples of Gold Scholarship Fundraiser 2020

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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 … Read Post

Warner University Named One of the Nation’s Top Teacher Prep Programs

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Lake Wales, Florida – Warner University’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization, for strong training in classroom management strategies. This month NCTQ released its 2020 Teacher Prep Review: Clinical Practice and Classroom … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Austin Shaner ’17

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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

Warner Student Vlogs: COVID-19 Updates

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COVID-19 Return Plan for Fall 2020 Student Video Update: Welcome Back Royals 8/7/2020 4 pm. CARES Act Reporting Link for June Student Video Update: Royal Return this Fall 5/20/2020 2 pm. CARES ACT Update link here. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/16/2020 10 am. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/10/2020 6 pm. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/3/2020 … Read Post

Warner University Partners with South Florida State College

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Warner University and South Florida State College are teaming up to offer students a seamless learning opportunity through an articulation agreement. SFSC students who complete the Associate of Science in Landscape and Horticulture Technology will be automatically admitted to Warner University if they have earned a 2.5 GPA or better in their associate’s program. SFSC … Read Post

WU Welcomes Anne Tohme as the New VP for Student Life

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  Warner University is pleased to announce that Anne Tohme has accepted the position of Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students. This position reports to President David Hoag and is part of the Warner Leadership Team. Anne will play a key role within the Warner community and will be responsible for oversight of all … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Ainalem Bruny

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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

2020 Suzanne Crews Mission Trip

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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

3rd Annual Apples of Gold Women’s Scholarship Luncheon

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Warner’s 3rd Annual Apples of Gold Women’s Luncheon held on November 7th this year at the Mountain Lake Colony House was encouraging and inspiring to all who attended. With about 150 ladies there, this year’s attendance was our largest since we started in 2017.  Many of the table hostesses from last year returned and some new … Read Post

Warner University’s Loss of Student Athlete

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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 … Read Post

We are Royals! Graduation 2019

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This year’s graduation was one of the best to date. Along with 300+ students receiving degrees from Warner University, we were able to hear from John Oh, senior pastor of SaRang Church in Seoul South Korea.  You can watch Warner’s Spring 2019 Commencement ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwhiW2BiLY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3QmWgHuenn4mxCvJNOKZlZ444WY34DDOjhv149McNyA0T8_lCpG8K0mNg After students walked across stage and turned their tassels, they … Read Post

Warner Cares Day 2019

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The seventh annual Warner Cares Day took place on Wednesday April 3rd, 2019, with over 450 faculty, staff, and students taking the day off from work and study to help make an impact in Warner’s home community of Lake Wales. Starting the morning at the little league baseball field, the group of volunteers gathered for … Read Post

Let’s Hit It Out of the Park for Warner’s 50th!

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We’re excited and blessed to be able to share some BIG news for Warner University baseball! Because of the generosity of a faithful donor, we have kicked off a matching campaign to completely renovate the baseball stadium. We started the campaign with a matching challenge of $500,000 from a generous supporter… and with the help … Read Post

Austin Steen: From Warner to Oxford

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In what may be a first in the fifty-year history of Warner University, Senior Biblical Studies major Austin Steen has been accepted to do graduate work at Oxford University! Austin has reserved his place at the esteemed British university, planning to study theology and patristics beginning this fall. To be a part of the school … Read Post

Citrus Label Signs Dedicated at WU’s Ag Complex

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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

Student Spotlight: Meet Jason Smith

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Warner Ministry students come from all sorts of backgrounds, and are headed to all sorts of ministries. God’s plan is amazing and mysterious at the same time in the wonderful servants God has gathered together on the Warner campus. In the Ministry Department, we have the joy of watching the Holy Spirit shape lives for … Read Post

Apples of Gold 2018

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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

Rod Shafer Announces Retirement After 43-Year Coaching Career

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LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Coach Rod Shafer era draws close to an end as he has announced his retirement from 43 years of coaching football. The Warner University Royals Head Coach Rod Shafer will retire following the 2018 football season. Rod Shafer has come a very long way since the beginning of his career. … Read Post

Do You Know Why Warner is the #RoyalNation?

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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

Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Ag Complex Dedication

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The week of September 17 through the 21 was an exciting one all across campus!  It was the week of our Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Agricultural Complex dedication. To kick off the week, on Tuesday our students hosted an agriculture industry commodity fair. This was a chance for students across campus to learn more … Read Post

Summer Spotlight: Nathan Hartman

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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 … Read Post

Camp ROAR was the Summer’s “Greatest Show”

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This year, Warner hosted its second annual “Thompson Summer Ag Camp” (Camp ROAR) June 24th-27th. The theme was a circus named ‘The Greatest Camp’. The camp counselors: Abby Crawford, Colton Elder, Keri Greenwood, Morgan Kennedy, and Bristol Wells worked to bring the Ag Industry to life for students in 9th -12th grade from all across … Read Post

Warner Under Construction

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There are some BIG changes happening around campus! Such as, the MAJOR renovation of Spencer Hall: adding all new bedrooms, updated air conditioning, a new roof, outside patios and a whole new look! The new Swindle Agriculture complex, being built for the 2018-2019 school year allows for a more interactive learning experience for all of our … Read Post

Have You Seen Duke?

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Our beloved mascot Duke has been out-of-sorts since the students left for summer. Being alone on campus is hard for the Royal, as he searches for fun and friends. Whether it is sitting in the Gazebo overlooking the pond and fountain…. Or striking up a game of pool in Williams Hall… Duke even wandered out … Read Post

Warner’s 2nd Annual Apples of Gold Luncheon Brings in Pam Tebow

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Warner University is proud to announce Pam Tebow as this year’s Apples of Gold Scholarship Luncheon Speaker! The luncheon will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at Mountain Lake Colony House.   “Pam is the perfect fit for our Apples of Gold luncheon, as she is an advocate for young women living lives of Christian … Read Post

The Ledger Covers Story: All of the Great Things Happening at WU!

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Thank you to The Ledger for highlighting all of the exciting things happening at Warner!   – $3 M Gift: Largest, Single Gift in Warner’s 50-Year History Excitement is “Building”: – Adding or renovating more than 45,000 square feet of building space – Swindle Agriculture Complex set to be completed by August – Spencer Hall … Read Post

New 50th Anniversary Video with Exciting Announcement!

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Enjoy Warner University’s New 50th Anniversary Video with an Exciting Announcement at the End!    Contact the Warner University Advancement team if you are interested in joining those “doubling their impact” at Warner University!      Andrea Thies, Vice President of Advancement andrea.thies@warner.edu 863.638.7611 Leigh Ann Wynn, Asst. Vice President of Advancement leighann.wynn@warner.edu 863.638.1446   … Read Post

2018 S. Crews Agricultural Mission Trip

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by A.J. Lamb, student intern During Spring Break, Warner agriculture students spent their week serving in Honduras on the Suzanne Crews Agricultural Mission Trip. The mission trip was for agriculture majors to traveled to Victoria, Honduras where they can experience the agricultural challenges facing a developing country as well as help spread the gospel and … Read Post

A Look Back on 41 Years with Dr. Steven Darr

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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 … Read Post

6th Annual Warner Cares Day

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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 … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Leeks BA’11 MBA ’16

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by A.J. Lamb, student intern   Jennifer Leeks, Warner’s new Student Success and Career Services Specialist, graduated from Warner in 2011 with a bachelor’s in business administration and also earned her MBA from Warner in 2016. Most of the classes Leeks took were online.   “The professors are understanding when you are in the online … Read Post

Warner Turns 50!

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In 2018, Warner commemorates 50 years of educating students who are prepared to lead and committed to serve.     What a reason to celebrate as we navigate “The Royal Pathway to the Next 50!”     Stay tuned for celebration events throughout the year, including the dedication of the Ed & Myrtle Lou Swindle Agriculture … Read Post

A Letter from One Who Was Helped

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President Hoag, I feel compelled to write you regarding six student athletes enrolled at Warner University who play volleyball. The students and alums are Shelby McCulley, Jose Morales, Alexander Lazo, Tyler Benson, Bruno Teixeira, and Kyle Safreed. I contacted my 78 year-old brother Ron who lives in Auburndale after hurricane Irma passed through.  As you know much of … Read Post

Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Scholarship Luncheon a Success

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“A word fitly spoken is like Apples of Gold in a setting of silver,” Proverbs 25:11 On Friday, October 27, 125 women from the greater Lake Wales community, including current Warner faculty, staff, students and alumni, all gathered at the Mountain Lake Colony House for the Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon. Of Warner’s … Read Post

New Major at Warner University: Criminal Justice

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  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 … Read Post

First Ministry Blog!

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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 … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: David Dyer

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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 … Read Post

“Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon

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  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 … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Emily Spencer

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Emily Spencer (BA ’14) graduated from Warner University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Communication. Spencer is now a lead missionary working for the organization World Race. “I always dreamed about missions, but it was always very much just a dream and not a reality,” said Spencer, whose been with the World … Read Post

Incoming Freshmen Receive Bibles

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Freshmen taking the “University Experience” course (UNV 1000) received the first Warner-provided Bible on the first day of classes, August 30th. The Bibles were graciously sponsored by the Mixon Family through the Mixon Family Bible Fund at Warner University. Below are thoughts from some students who received the Bibles, which for some, were their first. … Read Post

Meet Dr. Christopher Maslanka, Asst. Professor of English

Dr. Christopher Maslanka would like all of his students at Warner University to know one thing about him: “I’m not as funny as I think I am, but I am trying…”   According to Maslanka, not everyone gets his sarcasm, and it becomes a problem when people take him seriously, especially when he crosses into … Read Post

Meet Daniel Estabrooks, Asst Professor of Biological Sciences

  Many at Warner know Estabrooks for the animals that he sometimes brings to class. Estabrooks has two geckos living in his office, Teddy and Nisey, each 17 and 7 years old respectfully. The lizards are only supposed to live 20 years, and Estabrooks says he is not sure he will replace the pets when … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Watler

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Kevin Watler (BA ’08) graduated from Warner University with a degree in Communication Arts and a minor in Education. Watler is now a Communications Specialist for the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, assigned to Polk County Fire Rescue as its lead Public Information Officer and is also the host for the Commissioners Report, a … Read Post

Inaugural Thompson Summer Ag Camp

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Warner University hosted its first annual “Homer and Annette Thompson Summer Ag Camp” June 26-28. It was through the benevolence of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson that the Agriculture Studies program could host a summer Ag camp for high school students. The camp registration opened in March and was full within a few weeks! Each camper … Read Post

Meet the New VP of Advancement – Andrea Thies

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There’s a new VP in office. Andrea Thies is the new Vice President of Advancement at Warner University and she’s excited to get started. President Hoag and Thies go way back with their connection originating from Joanna Hoag and Thies’s husband, Paul, both coaching basketball at Greenville College. The President, who was also working there … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Boehm

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Chloe Boehm (BA ’14) graduated from Warner University with a Communication degree and has been putting it to use as the Public Relations Executive at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Boehm’s responsibilities include hosting media at the resort, planning grand openings, writing content for the resort’s blog and social media channels, and ensuring that LEGOLAND® Florida Resort … Read Post

Warner University’s Statement of Faith Video

WARNER UNIVERSITY’S STATEMENT OF FAITH Warner University faculty, staff, students, administration and Board of Trustees ALL boldly believe in our institution’s Statement of Faith. Watch as a few of them read it aloud on this video created by Warner students, now alums, Emilio Giler and Monique Frandji. See anyone you recognize?  

Warner University Honors Two with Honorary Doctorates

At the Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6, Warner University honored Mrs. Doris Gukich and Mr. Rob Quam with honorary doctorates. Doris B. Gukich “Warner University is privileged to acknowledge the dedication of those who have been very instrumental in service to the Kingdom of God.  We consider the honorary degree a very special … Read Post

An Inspirational College Graduate at Age 81

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http://www.theledger.com/news/20170506/81-year-old-graduates-from-warner-with-highest-honors Patricia Selle is set to graduate from Warner University on May 6 with an online Bachelor of Science in Transformational Christian Ministry degree at the young age of 81. Selle is “redefining age” as she has followed her dream of being a college graduate after having set her goals aside to raise her five … Read Post

Get to Know the First Lady of Warner University Joanna Hoag

You have probably seen her at school and athletic events, but how well do you know the new First Lady of Warner University Joanna Hoag? And if you’re worried about what to call her, Joanna, Jo, Mrs. Hoag, and even FLOWU (First Lady of Warner University) all work perfectly for her. Hoag was the chapel … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Shawn Sherrouse

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Shawn Sherrouse (BA ’02) graduated from Warner University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management, and is currently serving as the Assistant City Manager for the city of Lakeland. “My coursework in Human Resources, Finance, and Leadership at Warner provided me with the foundational knowledge necessary to more finely develop my abilities as … Read Post

5th Annual Warner Cares Day Goes Big

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Warner University continued their tradition of Warner Cares Day, now the fifth annual, with over 450 Warner University faculty, staff, and students all serving the community on April 5. Over 350 of those were Warner students. “It’s a blessing and inspiration to be a part of this family that comes together to serve others,” said … Read Post

Warner University’s Piano Man

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Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Jonathan Reed has an inspiring love and talent for music.  He earned his B.A. at Butler University, his M.M. at Bob Jones University, and his D.M.A. at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Reed has played the piano since he was eight years old, first becoming interested when he heard … Read Post