News - Warner University

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Leeks BA’11 MBA ’16

February 27, 2018 by A.J. Lamb

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

My Adventure: My Warner My Puppy

February 12, 2018 by Dr. David A. Hoag

Meet Barnabas aka Barney the new First Dog of Warner University. Barnabas was the encourager in the bible and he went along with Paul on many of his missions. You’ll see Barney encouraging others on campus.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. John Crews, DVM

February 5, 2018 by A.J. Lamb

Dr. John Crews, Associate Professor of Agricultural Studies for Warner University, has worked at Warner for three years, and was instrumental in starting the the Suzanne Crews Agricultural Missions Trip. The missions trip is for agriculture majors to travel to Victoria, Honduras over spring break every two years where they can experience the agricultural challenges … Read Post

Warner Turns 50!

February 1, 2018 by Leigh Ann Wynn

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

Honoring Dr. Steven Darr

February 1, 2018 by Kareen Pickett

Dr. Steven Darr will be retiring this spring after 41 years of faithful service to Warner University. The best way we know to honor him is through you, his students, colleagues and friends. We are asking for your help in three ways. First by updating your information so we can create a list of all … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Troy and Blair Blunden

February 1, 2018 by Abby Crawford

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

MyAdventure My Warner : MyFoundation

January 17, 2018 by Dr. David A. Hoag

Just as we are precise in laying the foundation at our new Ag Complex at Warner we do the same with your Adventure here. We will help you develop your academic and spiritual foundation when you are a student at Warner.

What Can A Wesleyan Learn from a Calvinist?

January 16, 2018 by Dr. Tim Dwyer

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 … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Levi Wainwright

December 20, 2017 by A.J. Lamb

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 … Read Post

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Dwyer

December 14, 2017 by A.J. Lamb

Dr. Timothy Dwyer, a professor of Bible and church ministry at Warner, is also the new department chair of the ministry department, in charge of the majors: church ministry, interdisciplinary ministry, and Biblical studies. Dwyer said that he will not be teaching any less because of his new position. “I really enjoy the teaching,” Dwyer … Read Post

A Letter from One Who Was Helped

December 4, 2017 by Dr. David A. Hoag

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

Alumni Spotlight: Chase Highley

November 28, 2017 by A.J. Lamb

Chase Highley (BA ‘11) graduated from Warner with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, and he has gone on to become the Vice President & Co-Owner of Greenstone Media and the CEO & Co-Owner at MyTownUSA. “Being a business/finance major, one of the key skills I learned at Warner was how … Read Post

My Adventure My Warner : My Orlando

November 27, 2017 by Dr. David A. Hoag

The World comes to Orlando, Florida. When people think destinations for vacation, they think Orlando. Warner University less than one hour from Orlando. We have Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Legoland, and so much more. Come experience Warner for yourself. #MyAdventure #MyWarner : #MyOrlando

Meet the New Communication Professor: Nathan Hartman

November 9, 2017 by A.J. Lamb

Nathan Hartman is Warner’s new Assistant Professor of Communication. Hartman brings something new to Warner: experience in filmmaking; both in practice and in instruction. “I feel like I was brought here to spread my love of film to the Warner community,” Hartman said. Hartman received his bachelor’s degree at Huntington University, where he double majored … Read Post

Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Scholarship Luncheon a Success

November 8, 2017 by Alicia Bush

“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

Ministry Blog: Celebrating 500 Years of Reform

November 3, 2017 by Dr. Ty Benbow

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 … Read Post

New Major at Warner University: Criminal Justice

October 31, 2017 by Dr. Steven Darr

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

WU Alumni Spotlight: Chrissy Moskovits

October 25, 2017 by Monique Frandji

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 … Read Post

First Ministry Blog!

October 24, 2017 by Dr. Tim Dwyer

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

October 5, 2017 by Monique Frandji

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