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Dr. Laurie Boulden Highlights Elementary Social Studies Resources at NCSS Annual Conference

Dr. Boulden

Dr. Laurie Boulden, Associate Professor of Elementary Education, showcased her expertise at the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference held November 22-24 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Boulden delivered a well-received poster presentation, engaging with lots of social studies educators, administrators, and professionals from across the country. The NCSS Annual Conference serves as a … Read Post

WU Student Spotlight: Landon Smoak—A True Servant Leader

At Warner University, we believe that character and service must be developed alongside academic ability. Senior agriculture major Landon Smoak recently demonstrated his own commitment to service and strong character in a truly inspiring way, earning the admiration and gratitude of both students and faculty. Landon, who is in his final year of studies, stepped … Read Post

Warner University Announces Dr. Shawn Craigmiles as Interim Academic Dean

Warner University is proud to announce that Dr. Shawn Craigmiles, Assistant Professorof Bible, Theology, and Ministry, has agreed to serve as Interim Academic Dean afterDr. Gentry Sutton’s move to the Advancement department. Dr. Craigmiles is currently inhis seventh year at Warner University. For the past two years, Dr. Craigmiles has served as chair of the … Read Post

Warner University Announces Dr. Gentry Sutton’s Move to Vice President of Advancement

Warner University is proud to announce that Dr. Gentry Sutton is now Executive VicePresident and Vice President of Advancement. Dr. Sutton, who previously served asExecutive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, brings 25 years of experience inhigher education to his new role. During his 5 ½-year tenure at Warner, Dr. Sutton has significantly advanced theinstitution … Read Post

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 … Read Post

Alumna Cynara Appling Named Polk County Teacher of the Year 2024-2025

Polk County Teacher of the Year 2024-25

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 … Read Post

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 … Read Post

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 … Read Post