Janet Craigmiles
Get to Know Janet Craigmiles Janet Craigmiles serves Warner as the Executive Director of Strategic Projects and Initiatives. She has been working with Warner since 2018. She has earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Augustana College, a Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield, a ...
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Warner University Announces Janet Craigmiles as Executive Director of Strategic Projects and Initiatives
Warner University is excited to announce a transition for Janet Craigmiles. She will be transitioning from her previous position of Vice President of Operations into a new role, Executive Director of Strategic Projects and Initiatives. Craigmiles has been serving Warner University faithfully since 2018. Her previous position saw her handling many “behind-the-scenes” operations here at ...
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Admissions & Aid
Join the Royal Family Ready to take the next step toward an education that will help you build a closer relationship with Christ? We’re here to help you get started. Get Ready to Roar Visit Campus Stop by soon for a campus tour and see for yourself what Royal life is all about. We look ...
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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in U.S. privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a ...
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Student Life
Fostering Hospitality, Authenticity and Reconciliation Here at Warner, you’ll be surrounded by a whole community of folks who are fueled by their desire to grow closer to the image of Christ. Our Office of Student Life provides many opportunities for students to make friends and get involved, both on campus and in the local community. ...
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Warner University: Radically Unradical
As I have watched what has happened on multiple university campuses in the last couple of weeks—students and professors celebrating violence against the Israeli people—my recent reading of a new book titled America’s Cultural Revolution has seemed timely. In this book, author Christopher Rufo details how the radicalism and upside-down moral compasses that characterize much ...
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Alumni Spotlight: Chase Highley
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 ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Herbert Murphy
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By WU Student, Delaney Elder The weight of a college degree is something often underestimated. It’s a blessing to simply have the ability to study at a higher level let alone get to experience the true benefits of a college education. Some people leave their university with lifelong ...
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Celebration of President Hall’s 25 Years
This week brings celebration to the Warner University community as we honor the retirement of our president of 25 years, Dr. Gregory V. Hall. Dr. Gregory V. Hall became the second President of then, Warner Southern College, in 1991. Although the school possessed 300 acres of land on the west side of Highway 27, only a gymnasium ...
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Countdown to Royal Cup Part 2: Benefits Beyond the Scholarship
Here’s Why You Should Compete in Royal Cup We’re just under four months away from Warner University’s seventh consecutive Royal Cup scholarship competition. The crowning feature of the event is the potential to earn four years of tuition paid for, but the benefits of participation go beyond the dollars. Honors Program: Royal Cup will feature ...
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A “Flying Wallenda” Among Us
With a legacy of over 200 years and spanning seven generations, the famous circus act and daredevil stunt performers “The Flying Wallendas” have made a mark at Warner University with family member and baseball player Broderick Rodocker Wallenda. Broderick Rodocker Wallenda The Flying Wallenda’s, with two Guinness World Records, are the top five biggest names ...
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Warner University – Hurricane Ian Update
October 2, 2022, 4pm – Power has been restored on campus. All systems and networks are beginning to come online. Many of our buildings, including residence halls, need some additional care. We are working with a crew of over 50 restoration professionals to assist with moisture mitigation throughout campus. We want to ensure a safe ...
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Dr. R. Mark Montgomery Publishes New Book on Missional Evangelism
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 ...
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Sean Hanrahan
Get to Know Sean Hanrahan Sean Hanrahan serves Warner as the Athletic Director. He has been working with Warner since 2006. He was Warner’s Head Basketball Coach until 2023 when he was named Athletic Director. He has earned a bachelor’s in Psychology and Physical Education with a minor in Latin from Hanover College. Prior to ...
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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 ...
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Kevin Abel
Get to Know Kevin Abel Kevin Abel serves Warner as the Vice President of Student Life and Title IX Coordinator. He joined Warner’s team in June 2024. He has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bluffton College and a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University. Kevin loves to ...
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Inauguration Ceremony for Pres. Hoag
On Friday, Nov. 4th, with over 1,000 attendees packing the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales sanctuary, Dr. David A. Hoag was inaugurated as the third President of Warner University. Warner students, faculty, staff, community leaders, donors, guests, and Presidents from other colleges came together for this most regal of ceremonies. Ceremony at First Baptist Church ...
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Warner University Announces Spring Dean’s List
Warner University is proud to announce its Spring 2024 Dean’s List, celebrating the exceptional academic achievements of 225 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: Yamner Agosto Karlie Alderman Jessica Alejandre Vlad Andersen Ashley ...
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WU Launches New Job Portal
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 ...
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Dr. Joel Flaming
Get to Know Joel Flaming Joel Flaming is the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment at Warner. He started working at Warner as an admissions counselor in 2019 and transitioned to his current role in 2024. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Leadership from Warner University in 2019. He went on to ...
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Scott Carter
Get to Know Scott Carter Scott Carter is Warner University’s Vice President of Advancement and External Relations. He joined Warner’s Leadership Team in this role in April of 2025. Scott has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sterling College as well as a Master of Science in Administration in Sports Administration from ...
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Financial Tips For College Graduates
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 ...
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Tax Information
Tax Information W-2 W-2’s are mailed out during the first couple weeks of January to the address that we have on file in payroll. If you have questions or address changes, please direct those to payroll@warner.edu. Address changes must be submitted in writing to the Business Office in person, by fax (863) 638-7225, or by email. ...
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Warner’s Agriculture Department Is Growing!
If you read last month’s article on the history of Warner University, you may remember that the original vision for Warner was to be a school “in the South, that understands the South, and that supplied Christian Leadership for the church in the South.” Today, one of the ways that Warner best provides for the ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: Fontaine & Paula Greene
Fontaine Greene and his wife Paula are both Warner University alumni. Fontaine (BA ’95) graduated Warner with a degree in Organizational Management, and Paula (BA ’96) received her degree in Elementary Education. They have been married for 32 years and have five children- Ally, Katy, Kevin, Sam, and Emily. Oh yeah, and they live in Guatemala. ...
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Meet Kelvin Tohme!
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 ...
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Mandy Ramos
Get to Know Mandy Ramos Mandy Ramos serves Warner as the Vice President of Finance. She has been working with Warner since November of 2019. She has earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management from South Florida State College and a Master of Business Administration from Lynn University. Mandy loves soccer! Her ...
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Scarlett Jackson
Get to Know Scarlett Jackson Scarlett Jackson serves Warner as the Executive Director of Agricultural Programs. She has been working with Warner in various roles since 2014. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: Grades K-6 from Warner University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the American College of ...
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Dr. Shawn Craigmiles
Get to Know Dr. Shawn Craigmiles Shawn Craigmiles is the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer and the Chair of the Ministry department. He has been serving Warner since 2018. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois, a Master of Arts in New Testament from ...
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Sport Communication
Tell Your Story Are you looking for a way to share your ideas with the world? Then the major in Sport Communication is for you. In this program you will learn the practical skills of creating and managing sporting events. Through project-based courses and practical experience, you will be ready for the fast-paced and ever-evolving ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: David Black
By Delaney Elder, WU Student We can all agree that God’s plan can look a whole lot different than what we have in mind for ourselves. For some of us, we find our callings early in life and feel at ease knowing just a portion of what that plan could look like. But it’s not ...
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Sikes Family Field Dedication: A Day of Celebration and Legacy
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 ...
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Ministry Blog: Celebrating 500 Years of Reform
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 ...
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Get to Know President Sutton: Week 6
Why a Fully Endowed Warner University Is So Culturally Important Perhaps it is best to start this essay by explaining what is meant by the word endowment. It’s a word that those of us in higher education use frequently, but we seldom define it. An endowment is simply a large sum of money that organizations ...
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Warner’s MBA Ranks #3 out of 282
Warner University has been named in the Top Five best schools offering an online or hybrid MBA program by an education website. GradSource.com ranked Warner University third among 282 schools in the analysis based on affordability, flexibility, program prominence, student success and related degrees. Warner University is the only university in Florida to make the top thirty. ...
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