After serving as the Interim Academic Dean for the last 6 months, Dr. Shawn Craigmiles has recently been named the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Warner University. Dr. Craigmiles has been serving Warner University faithfully since 2018. He spent his first six years at Warner serves as an Assistant Professor … Read Post
Warner University has appointed Scott Carter as Vice President of Advancement & External Relations. Carter joins the Warner family from Estes Park, Colorado, where he most recently served as Chief Development Officer at Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, Colorado. Carter brings 28 years of experience leading philanthropic programs for a diverse range of organizations. He … Read Post
April 11, 2025 marked another successful “What’s Growin’ On?” event hosted by Warner University’s Agriculture Department. This event was a chance for middle and high school students to visit Warner’s campus and get a look into Warner’s agriculture programs and the agriculture industry as a whole. The event was funded by the Florida’s Natural Growers … Read Post
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 … Read Post
On March 14, Victory Ridge Academy, a public charter school dedicated to serving students with special needs, hosted its annual Field Day. The event, designed to provide fun and interactive activities for students and their families, was made even more special this year thanks to the involvement of Warner University’s men’s basketball team. The players … Read Post
Warner University’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) program was revamped this academic school year. With such a large percentage of our student body participating in athletics, the integration of FCA into our weekly calendar was a natural fit. FCA provides not only a place for fellowship–hence the name–but also a place for certain students to … Read Post
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 … Read Post
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
Saturday, March 1, 2025, was a historic and heartfelt day for Warner University as we gathered to honor a true legend with the dedication of Sikes Family Field. The day began with a VIP Luncheon at 11:00 AM in the Tye Performance Center’s overlook, where over 120 guests had the privilege of sharing a special … Read Post
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 … Read Post
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 … Read Post
Warner University proudly announces that seven of its outstanding students were recently recognized as future leaders in the agriculture industry at the prestigious Agriculture Hall of Fame Dinner. As part of this honor, they will be mentored by industry professionals and gain invaluable insights and guidance to shape their careers. Abby Crawford, Coordinator of Agricultural … Read Post
Dr. Sutton to serve as Warner University’s Fourth President Lake Wales, FL – Warner University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Gentry Sutton as the university’s fourth president. Dr. Sutton has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, having held leadership and academic positions at Sterling College (Kansas), Thomas Edison State College (New … Read Post
Studying in the field of STEM is no easy feat. It requires focus, dedication, and an effective strategy for success. But even more than that, it requires a sense of purpose—an understanding of why all the hard work is worth it. On Tuesday, March 11, from 6:30-7:30 pm, George Livingston, Instructor of Biology and Chemistry … Read Post
The Royal Cup scholarship competition began in January of 2020, when thirteen high school students competed to win a full tuition scholarship to Warner University. The event evaluated students based on their Christlike character, academic achievement, and participation in community service. Students demonstrated this through portfolios and resumes prior to the event, as well as … Read Post
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, Warner University will be celebrating and honoring a long-time staff member who embodies what it means to be a Royal. For 40 years, Coach Jeff Sikes served Warner University faithfully. Aside from his many professional accolades and achievements on the baseball field, Coach Sikes was always known for and committed … Read Post
One of the many blessings that comes from Warner University being a Christian university is the fact that students at Warner get to be a part of not only an academic or social community but also a spiritual community. You may notice that our mission statement (found here) has the development of Christ-like character as … Read Post
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 … Read Post
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 … Read Post
I recently returned from an academic conference that I attend almost every year. This year I sat in a somewhat befuddled state during multiple sessions that I attended: after facilitating or at least remaining silent about decades of secular-university intolerance toward Christian and conservative expression, large numbers of academics are suddenly terrified that the new … Read Post
