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• Evangel University graduate to co-head the Ft. Hood investigation
  

  Sec. of Defense Gates announced on November 19, 2009, that Sec. West and Admiral Vern Clark have been appointed to head an investigation on the Ft. Hood killings and the military's systems for identifying potential subversive and destructive activity within the military structure.

• A Good Day at School — More Hoped For
  

  This past Friday, Central Bible College (AG) student Corey Miller, a freshman music major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, had a good day - courtesy of two strangers.

• SAGU Group Ministers To South Africa AG Leaders
  

  The Harvesters, a traveling ministry group from Southwestern Assembly of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, recently went to South Africa to minister in song. The group was invited to sing at a minister's institute in Durban, held by the International Assemblies of God in South Africa.

• RIGGS Scholarship Applications Available November 15
  

  In an effort to assist students in attending one of the Assemblies of God's endorsed schools, AG Trust and The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education will make applications for the Riggs Scholarship Fund available November 15, 2009, at http://www.AGTrust.org.

• VFCC Adds Fourth Graduate Program
  

  Valley Forge Christian College (AG) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, will offer its fourth graduate program with the launching of the Master of Arts degree in Worship Studies in spring of 2010.

• Valley Forge Celebrates 70 Years — Chapel To Be Renamed
  

  Homecoming 2009 at Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the college during the week of October 21-24.

• SAGU Wellness Center To Honor Garrisons
  

  The administration of Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, recently announced that the 31,650 square foot Wellness Center is to be named in honor of Alton and Johanna Garrison. The facility is currently under construction and will be formally dedicated December 11, 2009.

• Vanguard University Commissions New Provost
  

  On Thursday, October 15th, Vanguard University formally commissioned their new provost, Dr. Jeff Hittenberger, at a University chapel. Dr. Hittenberger was formally introduced to the University community, charged, presented with an academic medallion and received a prayer of dedication from University leaders including President Carol Taylor.

• Goodwin Makes History As First NCU Competitor in NCCAA Men's Golf National Championship
  

  Junior Dean Goodwin became the first player in North Central Men's Golf history to compete at the National Christian College Athletic Association Men's Golf National Championship Tournament on Monday and Tuesday, October 12-13. Goodwin traveled to Nationals after enjoying a record-breaking regular season including leading his team to the first ever NCAA DIII conference championship in NCU sports history.

• Central Bible College's Basketball Team Plays in Harmony
  

  While the success of every team is based upon harmony and unity, the Central Bible College men's basketball team has found a unique way to play in tune while touching lives.

• Northwest University Ready For H1N1 Virus
  

  If the H1N1 virus (swine flu) attacks the Seattle area, one of the best methods of defense is to stay at home.

• Herbert Cooper to receive Evangel’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
  

  The Rev. Herbert Cooper will be presented the Evangel University Alumni Association's 2009 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award on Friday, Oct. 9, during homecoming chapel service.

• Evangel Alumna Wins National Award For Obstetrics
  

  Evangel graduate Dr. Melodie Stocks was recently named one of four Merck Outstanding Residents of the Year by the American Osteopathic Foundation.

• SAGU Eclipses Previous Enrollment Record
  

  Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, has surged past last year's record enrollment of 1,891, surpassing 2,000 students for the first time in the history of the university. The final enrollment of 2,013 students represents the third consecutive year of record fall enrollments.

• Trinity Bible College Prepares to Celebrate 60th
  

  Trinity Bible College (AG) in Ellendale, North Dakota, will officially celebrate it's 60th anniversary in a series of alumni and reunion events this October 1-5.

• CMN Partners With Purdue University and AGTS To Offer Certified
  

  The Assemblies of God Church Multiplication Network (CMN), recognizing that coaching is a crucial tool for the starting and sustaining of churches, announced it is partnering with Purdue University's Organizational Leadership Development Lab (LeaderLab) to provide a unified approach to the certification of coaching competency. The goal of this partnership will be the creation of a system for training coaches based on a benchmark consistent with the emerging coaching standard as defined by the International Coaching Federation International Coach Federation (ICF).

• SAGU Offers New Ancient Studies Program
  

  Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, recently introduced a new bachelor's degree program in Ancient Studies, which will include a hands-on archeology project. The program was approved by the Board of Regents in May 2009. SAGU is the only A/G school to offer such a degree. The program will be implemented fall 2009.

• College Administrators and Educators Honored for Distinguished Service
  

  The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education presented its Distinguished Administrator and Distinguished Educator Awards during its biennial luncheon on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.

• Evangel University names new campus pastor, director of spiritual life
  

  The Rev. John F. Plake has been named as the new campus pastor and director of the Spiritual Life Department at Evangel University.

• Evangel to benefit from Edward D. Jones grant to Missouri Colleges Fund
  

  Evangel University is one of 16 private liberal arts colleges and universities in Missouri that will benefit from an $18,000 grant that the Edward D. Jones & Company Foundation recently provided to the Missouri Colleges Fund.

• Seminarians Conference exceeds expectations, broadens education
  

  The Assemblies of God Seminarians Conference was held at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, July 9-17, 2009.

• Fifth AG Faculty Seminar Was June 24-26, 2009
  

  June 24-26, 2009, The Alliance for AG Higher Education team hosted its fifth AG Faculty Seminar at Evangel University (Springfield, Missouri).  Nearly 200 faculty members and administrators from 17 of the 19 endorsed Assemblies of God (AG) colleges and universities met together for a time of sharing, growth and fellowship.   The theme of this year’s conference was “Common Challenges of the 21st Century,” and the academic disciplines represented were Behavioral Sciences, Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Math, Science and Social Sciences.

• AGTrust Announces Riggs Scholarship Recipients
  

  The Assemblies of God Trust and The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009-2010 AG Trust Scholarships. Under the leadership of General Superintendent George O. Wood and Assistant General Superintendent Alton Garrison, AGTrust seeks to strategically invest in our next generation of leaders. Therefore, this fund awards one male and one female high school senior the General Superintendent's Scholarship, worth up to $30,000 over a four year period. In addition, the eight semi-finalists are awarded the other Riggs Scholarships, worth $5,000 each.

• Evangel PBL team wins three 1st Place awards at National Leadership Conference
  

  Eleven Evangel University students attended the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif., June 20-23, and they came home with more awards than any Evangel PBL team has ever earned at a national conference.

• CBC's Hanson recipient of NCCAA Sports Ministries Award
  

  Central Bible College's Athletic Director Kirk Hanson, was awarded the 2009 National Christian College Athletic Association's Sports Ministries Award on June 4, 2009. The award was given in recognition of CBC teams' outstanding commitment to the integration of athletics and ministry. CBC was one of two colleges in the NCCAA to receive the award this year.

• Southeastern University to honor general superintendent
  

  To honor the Assemblies of God General Superintendent George Wood, Southeastern University (AG) in Lakeland, Florida, announced recently their plans to change the name of the Jerusalem Studies Center to The George Wood Jerusalem Studies Center.

• Northwest University Adds New Campus
  

  After many years of working closely with Salem (Oregon) Bible College (SBC), Northwest University (NU) in Kirkland, Washington, invited SBC to merge with NU. The merger, which was completed in November, makes Salem the first of Northwest's distance campuses.

• SAGU Students Span the Globe on Contact Trips
  

  Approximately 90 Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students will span the globe this summer on 11 Contact trips. Most of the teams left the first week of May. These teams will return by the end of May or first few days of June. There is also a team that leaves in June.

• NCU Alumnae Named Minnesota Teacher of the Year
  

  Amber Damm, a member of the North Central University (AG, Minneapolis, Minnesota) Class of 1998, has been named the 2009 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

• Vanguard University's Nursing Progam Receives Accreditation
  

  Vanguard University (AG) in Costa Mesa, California, has announced that the University's RN-to-BSN degree program received the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation for five years. Five years is the longest period of time for which the CCNE grants accreditation for a new program.

• NCU Athletic Department Gives to Local Charities
  

  Minneapolis, MINN - The North Central University Athletics Department was pleased to present nearly 5,000 articles of clothing to two local Twin Cities charities during its daily chapel service on Thursday, March 26, 2009.

• Vanguard Students Win National Geographic Contest
  

  Vanguard University (AG, Costa Mesa, California) students were recently announced as the winners of the Audience Award in the 2009 National Geographic Preserve Our Planet PSA (public service announcement) contest. Created by Vanguard communication students Cody Crawford, Josh Hamilton and Scott Houston, "Together We Can Change Our World" is a stop-motion PSA that was produced using natural and sustainable resources.

• Evangel to Graduate Record Class
  

  Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first commencement with the largest graduating class in Evangel's history.

• DeGarmo Elected President of American Indian College
  

  American Indian College (AG) in Phoenix, Arizona, announced the election of Dr. David DeGarmo as AIC's president. On Tuesday, March 17, the Board of Regents unanimously expressed their confidence in DeGarmo to lead AIC.

• VFCC Edged in National Championship Game
  

  The Valley Forge Christian College (AG) Patriots men's basketball team recorded its best record in team history, but fell just short of a national title, losing 74-72 in the finals of the NCCAA Division II National Championships held March 10-14 at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri.

• Evangel Again Named One of "Best Christian Places To Work"
  

  Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, has met the certification requirements for the fifth consecutive year as one of the "Best Christian Places to Work in the United States."

• 2009 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced
  

  The Assemblies of God National Youth Department and The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education recently selected the recipients for the 2009 J. Robert Ashcroft National Youth Scholarships. Applicants for this honor, high school seniors, were judged in several categories including academics, extra-curricular involvement, Christian service, Christian life, financial need, essay and references.

• Taylor Chosen To Lead Vanguard
  

  On Friday, March 6, 2009, Vanguard University’s board of trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Carol Taylor as president of Vanguard University, effective immediately. Taylor joined Vanguard in 2007 as provost and in January 2009 was appointed acting president.

• AGTS Launches Groundbreaking Women In Leadership Cohort
  

  The Women in Leadership Cohort was launched this February at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) in Springfield, Missouri.

• AGTS And CBC Look To Complement One Another
  

  Assemblies of God Theological Seminary President Byron Klaus and Central Bible College President Gary Denbow arrived at the same conclusion last fall — their schools needed to work more closely together in order to streamline the process of educating and preparing ministers and missionaries for the field.

• New Master's Emphasis To Help Develop School Leadership
  

  Recognizing the need to invest in the current and future leadership of Assemblies of God institutes, colleges and universities, The Alliance for AG Higher Education is announcing the launch of a Higher Education Administration emphasis as part of Evangel University's Master of Organizational Leadership program (MOL).

• MAPS Couple Makes SAGU A Second Home
  

  Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, was Bill and Velma Austin's first U.S. MAPS RV Volunteer assignment more than 18 years ago. The couple has been coming to SAGU every year since then to spend three to five months serving the university.

• More Than 200 From Evangel Participate In Service Trips
  

  More than 200 students, faculty, staff and alumni members from Evangel University (AG) in Springfield, Missouri, will be participating in service trips around the world during spring break, February 27 - March 8. Nineteen groups will be traveling to 12 foreign countries and across the United States.

• AGTS adds PH.D.
  

  Dr. Byron Klaus, president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, announced that the seminary has recently been approved to offer the Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, beginning with the start of the June 2009 semester.

• 2nd Annual AG Enrollment Summit
  

  February 7-10, 2009, The Alliance for AG Higher Education team hosted the 2nd Annual AG Enrollment Summit. Twenty-six enrollment professionals from 18 of the endorsed Assemblies of God (AG) higher education institutions met together at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO. This year, the event was held concurrently with the District Youth Directors’ (DYD) Conference to provide the opportunity for strategic interaction between the enrollment officers and the DYDs.

• Southeastern's Rutland to Lead ORU
  

  Southeastern University (Lakeland, Florida) has announced that President Mark Rutland has recently accepted an offer to become the new president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rutland will remain as Southeastern's president until July 1.

• AGTS Receives $500,000 Grant
  

  The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), Springfield, Missouri, was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the Kern Family Foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

• SAGU Student Film To Air on NRB
  

  This summer, Southwestern Assemblies of God University Communication Arts produced SAGU's first-ever student film. Entitled "Breaking News," the film will air on the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) network this evening, February 4th at 7 and 11 PM CST. The broadcast will also include behind the scenes footage and additional commentary.

• Zion Students Break Stereotypes with Love
  

  A conservative, Assemblies of God-endorsed school moving into a predominately liberal New England area is enough to raise apprehension and tension between both parties. However, since Zion Bible College (AG) moved its campus to Haverhill, Massachusetts, the result has proved to be mutually beneficial.

• The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education and National Youth Ministries Announce Partnership
  

  In order to increase students' awareness of the availability, quality and benefits of AG colleges and universities, The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education and national youth ministries (nym) have announced a new partnership for the publication of "On Course," a print magazine (with online companion) for students in grades six through 12.

• VFCC Partners With Center For The Advancement of Christian Coaching
  

  Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) School of Graduate Studies (AG), Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, has formed a partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Christian Coaching (CACC) to offer professional-level certified coach training through VFCC's Master of Christian Leadership Program.

• Vanguard University Recognized As A Top College
  

  Vanguard University (AG) of Southern California was again named in the top five of the best baccalaureate colleges in the West by "U.S. News & World Report" when that publication’s America’s Best Colleges 2009 rankings were released last week. Vanguard is ranked fourth in the western region for the second consecutive year.

• Evangel Offers Minor In Teaching English As A Second Language
  

  Evangel University (AG), Springfield, Missouri, has announced that students pursuing an education major can now take advantage of the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) minor, beginning this fall.

• VFCC Launches New Digital Media Communications Major
  

  Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, recently announced its newest major in Digital Media Communications. Correspondence from Pennsylvania Department of Education secretary, Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, authorized the Bachelor of Science program for VFCC.

• SAGU Revises English Program
  

  The Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, Texas, English Department recently revised its English program. The program will maintain a core of 27 hours, with an additional 15-hour concentration from one of three specialized tracks of study to complete the 42-hour program. The three tracks are Literature, Creative Writing and Linguistics.

• New Major, Two Minors Added By Evangel
  

  Evangel University's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department has added a new major and two new minors to its curriculum.

• SAGU Distance Education Students Impact Mexico
  

  Every Saturday morning, 150 to 200 kids gather on a small cement court to color pictures, play soccer and watch puppets, but most importantly, to hear the Word of God.

• Evangel Again One of "Best Christian Places to Work"
  

  Evangel University (AG), Springfield, Missouri, has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the “Best Christian Places to Work in the United States.” Survey results published in Christianity Today International’s online magazine.

• National Youth Scholarships Program Winners Announced
  

  The Assemblies of God National Youth and Christian Higher Education departments recently selected the recipients for the 2008 J. Robert Ashcroft National Youth Scholarship Program. Applicants for this honor, high school seniors, were judged in several categories including academics, extra-curricular involvement, Christian service, Christian life, financial need, essay and references.

• Evangel Adds New Theater/Music Major
  

  Evangel University (AG), Springfield, Missouri, has added a new major, which combines courses from the music and humanities departments. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre/music with an emphasis in one of the two disciplines.

• Bethany's President Rossi To Step Down
  

  Dr. Maximo Rossi Jr., president of Bethany (AG) University in Scotts Valley, California, since 2003, recently declined to allow his name to stand for a second five-year term as president. Rossi has shared with the Bethany Board of Trustees that he desires to transition his ministry to evangelism, preaching and teaching. His last day as president at Bethany will be August 31, 2008.

• Evangel Passes National Accreditation Review
  

  Evangel University’s teacher education program has proven its commitment to producing quality teachers by once again successfully passing an accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

• Evangel University Celebrates 50th Commencement Ceremony
  

  On Friday, May 2, 426 students participated in Evangel University’s 50th commencement ceremony, held at James River Assembly of God in Ozark, Missouri. Nearly 4,000 family and friends were present to celebrate with the second-largest graduating class in Evangel’s history.

• North Central Athletes Give Shoes Off Their Feet
  

  When North Central University (AG) athletes took the stage for their annual Athletics Chapel, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Leadership Counsel of Captains (LCC) focused their time around the theme of "Walking a Mile in Someone Else's Shoes."

• SAGU Partners with SMR for AIDS Awarness
  

  Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie, Texas) is partnering with Strategic Missionary Resources to film an AIDS awareness video for the Global AIDS Commission. Strategic Missionary Resources (SMR) is a new "team concept" in missions ministry developed in response to the growing need for the collaboration and networking of ministries and resources for effective evangelism on the mission field.

• Strom Chosen as New President of Trinity Bible College
  

  On February 29, 2008, the Trinity Bible College Board of Regents took action to form an Executive Team for the college by selecting G.L. (Jack) Strom, Samuel H. Johnson and Samuel Farina, to assume executive leadership of the college.

• Evangel's Medical Mission Team Treats Nearly 1,200
  

  El Salvador was the destination of choice for 14 students from Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, during spring break.

• Vanguard Women Claim NAIA Basketball National Title
  

  Second-seeded Vanguard (Costa Mesa, California) University became the NAIA's first-ever Division I Women's Basketball National Champion from the state of California, defeating sixth-seeded Trevecca Nazarene (Nashville, Tennessee) University, 72-59, in Tuesday's national title game held in Jackson, Tennessee.

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• Evangel Students Minister Worldwide Over Spring Break
  At least 203 Evangel University students, faculty and staff members will be giving their time in service during spring break, February 28 - March 9. Sixteen different groups will be traveling to 11 foreign countries and across the United States.
• Cook Appointed To Serve Alliance For AG Higher Education
  Dr. G. Robert Cook, currently superintendent of the Rocky Mountain District, has been appointed as the executive vice president of The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education, effective April 1.
• More College Students Walking Away From Christianity
  Allison Lynn grew up attending an Assemblies of God church with her family. But when she moved from home to go to Texas State University in San Marcos, she walked away from her faith.
• Nine Districts Gather at SAGU
  On January 8-9, 2008, representatives from nine districts came to Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, for the 71st annual Prayer and Bible Conference.
• AIC Marks Golden Anniversary
  American Indian College celebrates 50 years.
• Southeastern University Launches Record Label
  Southeastern University launches Christian music label called Fire Fall Records.
• Evangel University Concert Results in "Tons of Food" for Needy
  Evangel University's concert fund raiser results in the school's biggest turnout and largest donation to The Food Bank.
• Northwest Students Help Send Christmas Joy to Soldier
  Christmas in Iraq more like home for thousands of soldiers thanks to Northwest University.
• CBC Benefits Through Operation
  Central Bible College (Springfield, Mo) becomes an Operation Us seminar provider
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