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Warner Love Stories: Eden and Will

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They say of love, “when you know, you know.” Fortunately for Eden Londot and Will Cochlin, they had a little help from their friends. Before Eden ever set foot on campus as a student, Will鈥檚 best friend was already convinced he had met Will鈥檚 future wife. What began as a casual comment at a recruiting event would, over time, turn into a story of friendship, commitment, and a shared life that began at Warner.

Alumni Event: MLB Spring Training & Picnic

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The 漫天堂入口 Alumni Association invites alumni and friends to an exclusive MLB Spring Training experience featuring a matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, plus a private pre-game picnic and reserved game seating. A Special Spring Training Event for Warner Alumni The experience begins at 11:00 am, two hours before first pitch … Read Post

WU Alumna Abby Crawford Selected for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group

漫天堂入口 sends our congratulations to alumna Abby Crawford for her selection for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group! The Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Program is a two-year program operated by the Florida Farm Bureau for selected individuals ages 18-35 working in the agriculture industry. The program provides members with leadership opportunities, service 鈥

漫天堂入口 Alumnus Andrew Klein to Present at the 2025 Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting

漫天堂入口 is proud to celebrate the achievements of alumnus Andrew Klein, who has been selected to present his latest biblical scholarship at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), the world鈥檚 premier gathering of scholars in biblical studies. Klein鈥檚 research focuses on Isaiah 40-55, and his work positions him among … Read Post

Warner Welcomes Angela Abel as New Director of Alumni Development

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漫天堂入口 is thrilled to welcome Angela Abel as our new leader of alumni engagement. With a heart for the Lord and a passion for building meaningful connections, Angela brings years of experience in recruitment, community engagement, communications, and strategic planning across Christian higher education and K鈥12 education. She has served in key roles at … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Michael Shares How She Uses Her Biology Degree in Her Field

Part of 漫天堂入口鈥檚 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 漫天堂入口 in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Chris Weatherly

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

Alumni Spotlight: Alona Robillard 鈥 Inspiring the Next Generation at West Bay Elementary

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漫天堂入口 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

Scarlett Jackson Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Admissions

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Scarlett Jackson assumes the role of 漫天堂入口鈥檚 new Assistant Vice President of Admissions, following her remarkable achievement of ushering in the record-breaking class of 2023 for traditional enrollment. In her elevated position, she will provide leadership for the admissions department, overseeing both traditional and online undergraduate admissions, as well as online graduate admissions. A … Read Post

Homecoming Chapel 2023

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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鈥檚 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 … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis

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WU Alumni Spotlight: Kerry Kaminski

[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 Most students at 漫天堂入口 are typically traditional students. It鈥檚 truly a blessing to have the opportunity to attend college soon after graduating high school, and then be able to continue through years of studying to graduate with that degree. Though more often than … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Felix Lugo

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By Delaney Elder, WU Student Too often in life, we look at an individual鈥檚 accomplishments on a sheet of paper and choose to see them in their simplest form鈥揳n accomplishment. Just another detail of someone鈥檚 life that we can look over with a nod and deem them worthy or unworthy of a job position. There鈥檚 … Read Post

The 2022 Alumni Awards

By Delaney Elder, WU Student On November 2nd, 2022, 漫天堂入口 honored three individuals who were selected to receive this year鈥檚 Alumni Awards during Spirit Week. The reception was supposed to be held on September 28, 2022 but was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Here at Warner, we encourage students to build themselves a foundation … Read Post

2022 Warner Commencement Ceremony

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4 Financial Mistakes College Graduates Should Avoid

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Four years of hard work have finally paid off and you鈥檙e ready to start your career and life after school. With this transition comes new responsibilities, including learning how to manage your finances.聽 Although you may have more disposable income, you鈥檒l also have more financial obligations, and even minor missteps could put your financial health … Read Post

Announcing the NEW Warner Alumni Scholarship!

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Take just one online class at a time — while continuing your education at a place that changed your life! We make it easy on you! Just follow these three steps: Submit this quick, free online application! Submit all requirements: Cumulative bachelor鈥檚 GPA of 2.68 or higher (or in the last 60 credit hours) and … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Austin Shaner ’17

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Austin Shaner graduated from 漫天堂入口 in 2017 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Ministry with a minor in Coaching and Sport Management. 鈥淕oing into my studies at 漫天堂入口 the Lord was calling me to the sports ministry. Warner鈥檚 Interdisciplinary Ministry degree was the perfect choice to prepare me to use sports to build relationships … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Catherine Lind

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Since the age of 12, Catherine Lind has been “serving” on the court. In 2015 her journey at 漫天堂入口 began, playing on both the indoor and beach volleyball teams and serving as an intern coach her last year. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management. Coaching was something she knew she … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Ainalem Bruny

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Moving from Haiti to Naples, Florida at the young age of 11, Ainalem Bruny didn鈥檛 quite know the new world of opportunities coming his way. Fast forward to high school when it was time to look at colleges, Bruny played football and had a pretty good stat record so coaches from a few schools were … Read Post

3rd Annual Apples of Gold Women’s Scholarship Luncheon

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Warner鈥檚 3rd Annual Apples of Gold Women’s Luncheon held on November 7th this year at the Mountain Lake Colony House聽was encouraging and inspiring to all who attended. With about 150 ladies there, this year鈥檚 attendance was our largest since we started in 2017.聽 Many of the table hostesses from last year returned and some new … Read Post

Alum Spotlight: Ivelisse Saint Clair

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Warner has seen quite a few exceptional students pass through its doors, and Ivelisse Saint-Clair is no exception. In high school, she was in the international baccalaureate program, a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, the National Society of High School Scholars, Student Council, not to mention playing school volleyball and club volleyball. … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Sean Kelly

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Sean Kelly, an Orlando native, graduated from Boone High School in 2009. He was an avid volleyball player, which he continued through his college career as well. Sean graduated from Warner in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.聽 While playing volleyball at Warner, Sean was able to attend many tournaments out of state … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Rogers BA’91

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Do you know that 漫天堂入口 has two baseball jersey numbers that are unofficially retired? This is because Jeremy Rogers and Stacy Landress decided one night before baseball season started, that retiring their numbers would be a fun prank. Along with retiring their numbers, they may or may not have made some changes to the … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Sonya LaBosco BA’04

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Sonya Hightower LaBosco BA鈥04 lives an active life of giving back in Orlando, as she volunteers with her Rotary Club for the 鈥淕ift of Life鈥 program. She and her fellow Rotarians fundraise to bring young boys and girls with heart defects from Belize to Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital for life-saving surgeries. They sponsor a room at … Read Post

We are Royals! Graduation 2019

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This year鈥檚 graduation was one of the best to date. Along with 300+ students receiving degrees from 漫天堂入口, we were able to hear from John Oh, senior pastor of SaRang Church in Seoul South Korea.聽 You can watch Warner’s Spring 2019 Commencement ceremony here:聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwhiW2BiLY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3QmWgHuenn4mxCvJNOKZlZ444WY34DDOjhv149McNyA0T8_lCpG8K0mNg After students walked across stage and turned their tassels, they … Read Post

Alum Spotlight – Andy Maddux BA’01

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18 years since graduating from 漫天堂入口 with an Organizational Management degree, Andy Maddux has worked his way up the ladder as a successful businessman in Orlando. Andy is currently the Vice President of Wholesale Operations at SunTrust Bank, the company he has been with for 18 years. Andy Maddux BA’01 Before becoming a student … Read Post

Warner Cares Day 2019

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The seventh annual Warner Cares Day took place on Wednesday April 3rd, 2019, with over 450 faculty, staff, and students taking the day off from work and study to help make an impact in Warner鈥檚 home community of Lake Wales. Starting the morning at the little league baseball field, the group of volunteers gathered for … Read Post

Let’s Hit It Out of the Park for Warner’s 50th!

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We’re excited and blessed to be able to share some BIG news for 漫天堂入口 baseball! Because of the generosity of a faithful donor, we have kicked off a matching campaign to completely renovate the baseball stadium. We started the campaign with a matching challenge of $500,000 from a generous supporter鈥 and with the help … Read Post

Citrus Label Signs Dedicated at WU’s Ag Complex

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On March 1 漫天堂入口 officially became part of the Citrus Label Tour of Polk County! What started a few short years ago as an initiative to identify buildings, land, and families with significance to the citrus industry in Polk has grown to well over 15 locations. 漫天堂入口 is honored to house two of … Read Post

Rod Shafer Announces Retirement After 43-Year Coaching Career

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LAKE WALES, Fla. 鈥 The Coach Rod Shafer era draws close to an end as he has announced his retirement from 43 years of coaching football. The 漫天堂入口 Royals Head Coach Rod Shafer will retire following the 2018 football season. Rod Shafer has come a very long way since the beginning of his career. … Read Post

Alumnus Spotlight: Bryan Scott

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At 漫天堂入口 we love to celebrate #MyWarner #MyStory and alumnus Bryan Scott has a story that is beyond belief! Bryan Scott attended one of 漫天堂入口鈥檚 satellite schools in Titusville, Florida, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management. At the time, Scott was working for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Joe Halman, Jr – Class of 2003

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Fifteen years have passed since Joe Halman turned his tassel and started a new chapter in life聽as a Warner graduate. In 2003, Halman walked across the stage to receive his degree in Organizational聽Management which he puts to the test in his everyday life. In April of 2017, Chief Joe Halman聽was named Deputy County Manager for … Read Post

Warner Under Construction

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There are some BIG changes happening around campus! Such as, the MAJOR renovation of Spencer Hall: adding all new bedrooms, updated air conditioning, a new roof, outside patios and a whole new look! The new Swindle Agriculture complex, being built for the 2018-2019 school year聽allows for a more interactive learning experience for all of our … Read Post

Warner’s 2nd Annual Apples of Gold Luncheon Brings in Pam Tebow

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漫天堂入口 is proud to announce Pam Tebow as this year’s Apples of Gold Scholarship Luncheon Speaker! The luncheon will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at Mountain Lake Colony House.   “Pam is the perfect fit for our Apples of Gold luncheon, as she is an advocate for young women living lives of Christian … Read Post

The Ledger Covers Story: All of the Great Things Happening at WU!

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Thank you to The Ledger for highlighting all of the exciting things happening at Warner!   – $3 M Gift: Largest, Single Gift in Warner’s 50-Year History Excitement is “Building”: – Adding or renovating more than 45,000 square feet of building space – Swindle Agriculture Complex set to be completed by August – Spencer Hall … Read Post

New 50th Anniversary Video with Exciting Announcement!

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Enjoy 漫天堂入口’s New 50th Anniversary Video with an Exciting Announcement at the End!   聽Contact the 漫天堂入口 Advancement team if you are interested in joining those “doubling their impact” at 漫天堂入口!聽     Andrea Thies, Vice President of Advancement andrea.thies@warner.edu 863.638.7611 Leigh Ann Wynn, Asst. Vice President of Advancement leighann.wynn@warner.edu 863.638.1446   … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Brett Stanton BA’11

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Brett Stanton graduated from 漫天堂入口 in 2011 with a BA in Business Management with a focus in Accounting and is now the Head Assistant Baseball Coach at Western Oklahoma State College as well as a Health, Physical Education and Recreation Professor. Stanton has been at Western Oklahoma for three years, and while there, the … Read Post

A Look Back on 41 Years with Dr. Steven Darr

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This year, 漫天堂入口 celebrates its 50th anniversary. During this extraordinary time on campus, very few remaining faculty or staff can say they have been around to see it evolve from the beginning.聽 The University鈥檚 current Vice President for Academics and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Steven Darr comes close at 41 years of service.聽 Darr … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Mike Potthast, BA 鈥04

          by Abby Crawford   If you’re a native to Winter Haven, or even Polk County for that matter, odds are you have heard of Potthast Studios. A drive down Central Avenue will bring you by the studio with a collection beautifully articulated portraits hanging in the window. Potthast Studios has … Read Post

Alumni Faculty Spotlight: Trevor Hall BA ’03

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Trevor Hall, Warner鈥檚 Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, is himself a Warner grad, obtaining his BA in exercise science with a minor in biology in 2003. 鈥淭here鈥檚 a real visceral pull in my heart to Warner,鈥 Hall said. Hall鈥檚 father, Dr. Greg Hall, was president of 漫天堂入口 from 1991 to 2015. Trevor Hall actually … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Kaylee Norris BA’16

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Kaylee Norris, Frostproof native and Warner Alum, is taking on new heights with her career at Highlands Precision Ag all while completing her Masters in Business Administration, which she is due to graduate with this year! Kaylee was an Agriculture Studies major while attending WU full time. Her drive for agriculture was nothing new for … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Leeks BA’11 MBA ’16

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by A.J. Lamb, student intern   Jennifer Leeks, Warner鈥檚 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.   鈥淭he professors are understanding when you are in the online … Read Post

Warner Turns 50!

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In 2018, Warner commemorates 50 years of educating students who are prepared to lead and committed to serve.聽聽   What a reason to celebrate as we navigate 鈥淭he 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

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Dr. Steven Darr will be retiring this spring after 41 years of faithful service to 漫天堂入口. 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

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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.聽 This stands true for Troy and Blair (Taylor) Blunden.聽 The couple met at and graduated from 漫天堂入口.聽 Warner played a vital role in their professional … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Levi Wainwright

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Dr. Levi Wainwright graduated from 漫天堂入口 in 2010 with a degree in exercise science. He now is a chiropractor and CEO of Tallahassee Chiropractic and Injury Clinic. 鈥淢y degree gave me a great foundation of human physiology and the biomechanics of the skeletal structure,鈥 Wainwright said. Wainwright said that his favorite professor at Warner … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Chase Highley

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Chase Highley (BA 鈥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. 鈥淏eing a business/finance major, one of the key skills I learned at Warner was how … Read Post

Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Scholarship Luncheon a Success

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鈥淎 word fitly spoken is like Apples of Gold in a setting of silver,鈥 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 鈥淎pples of Gold鈥 Women鈥檚 Scholarship Luncheon. Of Warner鈥檚 … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Chrissy Moskovits

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漫天堂入口 Instructor in Sport Management, Women鈥檚 Volleyball Head Coach, and Vice President for the Gimme 4 Foundation, Chrissy Moskovits (BA 鈥 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!

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The Ministry Department is growing at 漫天堂入口 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鈥檚: Church The church is … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: David Dyer

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David Dyer (BA 鈥15) graduated from 漫天堂入口 with a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Studies. He is now using this foundation as a Graduate Research Assistant while earning his master鈥檚 degree in Plant Pathology at Auburn University and plans to pursue his PhD. 鈥淢y degree from Warner gave me the knowledge in agriculture that I need … Read Post

“Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon

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  漫天堂入口’s Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon   漫天堂入口 Advancement will be hosting its first women’s scholarship luncheon titled “Apples of Gold” Friday, October 27th at the Mountain Lake Colony House. This event will raise the much-needed funds to help young ladies attend college at Warner. This invitation-only event will feature … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Emily Spencer

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Emily Spencer (BA 鈥14) graduated from 漫天堂入口 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Communication. Spencer is now a lead missionary working for the organization World Race. 鈥淚 always dreamed about missions, but it was always very much just a dream and not a reality,鈥 said Spencer, whose been with the World … Read Post

Incoming Freshmen Receive Bibles

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Freshmen taking the “University Experience” course (UNV 1000) received the first Warner-provided Bible on the first day of classes, August 30th. The Bibles were graciously sponsored by the Mixon Family through the Mixon Family Bible Fund at 漫天堂入口. Below are thoughts from some students who received the Bibles, which for some, were their first. … Read Post

Meet Dr. Christopher Maslanka, Asst. Professor of English

Dr. Christopher Maslanka would like all of his students at 漫天堂入口 to know one thing about him: 鈥淚鈥檓 not as funny as I think I am, but I am trying…鈥 聽 According to Maslanka, not everyone gets his sarcasm, and it becomes a problem when people take him seriously, especially when he crosses into … Read Post

Meet Daniel Estabrooks, Asst Professor of Biological Sciences

  Many at Warner know Estabrooks for the animals that he sometimes brings to class. Estabrooks has two geckos living in his office, Teddy and Nisey, each 17 and 7 years old respectfully. The lizards are only supposed to live 20 years, and Estabrooks says he is not sure he will replace the pets when … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Watler

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Kevin Watler (BA 鈥08) graduated from 漫天堂入口 with a degree in Communication Arts and a minor in Education. Watler is now a Communications Specialist for the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, assigned to Polk County Fire Rescue as its lead Public Information Officer and is also the host for the Commissioners Report, a … Read Post

Inaugural Thompson Summer Ag Camp

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漫天堂入口 hosted its first annual “Homer and Annette Thompson Summer Ag Camp” June 26-28. It was through the benevolence of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson that the Agriculture Studies program could host a summer Ag camp for high school students. The camp registration opened in March and was full within a few weeks! Each camper … Read Post

Meet the New VP of Advancement – Andrea Thies

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There鈥檚 a new VP in office. Andrea Thies is the new Vice President of Advancement at 漫天堂入口 and she鈥檚 excited to get started. President Hoag and Thies go way back with their connection originating from Joanna Hoag and Thies鈥檚 husband, Paul, both coaching basketball at Greenville College. The President, who was also working there … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Boehm

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Chloe Boehm (BA 鈥14) graduated from 漫天堂入口 with a Communication degree and has been putting it to use as the Public Relations Executive at LEGOLAND庐 Florida Resort. Boehm鈥檚 responsibilities include hosting media at the resort, planning grand openings, writing content for the resort鈥檚 blog and social media channels, and ensuring that LEGOLAND庐 Florida Resort … Read Post

漫天堂入口’s Statement of Faith Video

WARNER UNIVERSITY’S STATEMENT OF FAITH 漫天堂入口 faculty, staff, students, administration and Board of Trustees ALL boldly believe in our institution’s Statement of Faith. Watch as a few of them read it aloud on this video created by Warner students, now alums, Emilio Giler and Monique Frandji. See anyone you recognize?  

漫天堂入口 Honors Two with Honorary Doctorates

At the Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 漫天堂入口 honored Mrs. Doris Gukich and Mr. Rob Quam with honorary doctorates. Doris B. Gukich 鈥溌焯萌肟 is privileged to acknowledge the dedication of those who have been very instrumental in service to the Kingdom of God.聽 We consider the honorary degree a very special … Read Post

An Inspirational College Graduate at Age 81

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http://www.theledger.com/news/20170506/81-year-old-graduates-from-warner-with-highest-honors Patricia Selle is set to graduate from 漫天堂入口 on May 6 with an online Bachelor of Science in Transformational Christian Ministry degree at the young age of 81. Selle is “redefining age” as she has followed her dream of being a college graduate after having set her goals aside to raise her five … Read Post

Get to Know the First Lady of 漫天堂入口 Joanna Hoag

You have probably seen her at school and athletic events, but how well do you know the new First Lady of 漫天堂入口 Joanna Hoag? And if you鈥檙e worried about what to call her, Joanna, Jo, Mrs. Hoag, and even FLOWU (First Lady of 漫天堂入口) all work perfectly for her. Hoag was the chapel … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Shawn Sherrouse

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Shawn Sherrouse (BA 鈥02) graduated from 漫天堂入口 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management, and is currently serving as the Assistant City Manager for the city of Lakeland. 鈥淢y coursework in Human Resources, Finance, and Leadership at Warner provided me with the foundational knowledge necessary to more finely develop my abilities as … Read Post

5th Annual Warner Cares Day Goes Big

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漫天堂入口 continued their tradition of Warner Cares Day, now the fifth annual, with over 450 漫天堂入口 faculty, staff, and students all serving the community on April 5. Over 350 of those were Warner students. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a blessing and inspiration to be a part of this family that comes together to serve others,鈥 said … Read Post

漫天堂入口鈥檚 Piano Man

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Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Jonathan Reed has an inspiring love and talent for music. 聽He earned his B.A. at Butler University, his M.M. at Bob Jones University, and his D.M.A. at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Reed has played the piano since he was eight years old, first becoming interested when he heard … Read Post

WU Alumni Spotlight: Dena Yohe

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漫天堂入口 alumna Dena Yohe (BA 鈥74) earned her degree from Warner in Social Work, and is now an author, speaker, and mentor to parents. Dena 聽Yohe (BA’74) Dena and her husband Tom (BA 鈥75) co-founded their ministry “Hope For Hurting Parents” in 2011, and in July 2016 Dena published her book You Are Not … Read Post

Warren Hall – Leaving It All on the Court

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Warren Hall is undoubtedly a gifted basketball player, but in his senior year, Hall has shattered some of the biggest records in NAIA history. Hall has back-to-back titles of Sun Conference Player of the Year, NAIA First Team All-American, and Sun Conference Tournament Championship. He has Sun Conference Tournament MVP accolades, and now a well-deserved … Read Post

Student, Soccer Player, FCA Leader, Admissions Student Worker and Now Chapel Speaker: Austin Shaner Does It All

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Junior Austin Shaner has an impressive r茅sum茅 for just three years at 漫天堂入口, and after March 9, Shaner added one more achievement to the list: chapel speaker. The opportunity came a week beforehand when Professor of Bible & Church Ministry Dr. Tim Dwyer had asked Shaner after class if he would be interested in … Read Post

A 鈥淔lying Wallenda鈥 Among Us

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With a legacy of over 200 years and spanning seven generations, the famous circus act and daredevil stunt performers 鈥淭he Flying Wallendas鈥 have made a mark at 漫天堂入口 with family member and baseball player Broderick Rodocker Wallenda. Broderick Rodocker Wallenda The Flying Wallenda鈥檚, with two Guinness World Records, are the top five biggest names … Read Post

Dr. Omanwa – Alumni Spotlight

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Dr. Verna Omanwa (BA鈥00) is a well-recognized face at 漫天堂入口 among the students and faculty, and often called “Dr. O” by her students. She is the Associate Professor of Business, teaching in the areas of Finance, International Business, and Management, after finishing her bachelor鈥檚 and master’s degree (鈥02) both in Business Administration from Warner. … Read Post

Warner Baseball “Teams” Up for Local Kids

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The 漫天堂入口 Baseball team and coaches teamed up with the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales and the Lake Wales Little League to host a baseball camp for local kids on January 12th. For the second year, the LW Little League provided the fields, lights, balls and other necessary equipment, the Baptist Church聽handled the … Read Post

First “4th Generation Warner Legacy” Student

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漫天堂入口 is making history as the latest softball signee, Alona Harris, is the first “fourth generation student” to attend Warner. Alona Harris and Coach Clemente 鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to come to Warner and I鈥檓 glad to carry out the legacy,鈥 said Alona. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to see how I鈥檓 going to grow in my faith … Read Post

Another Faculty Member is Published

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Warner Assistant Professor聽of Elementary Education, Laurie Boulden has publisher another book. Her previous book published earlier this year is titled Flood: A Wife for Shem. This novel is called Weighed Down: A Love Story Worth Lifting Up! and is a contemporary Christian Romance that would make a great winter read.   We all have something … Read Post

Warner Music Featured on “Out and About Art”

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漫天堂入口’s Ensemble Choir and their director, Mr. Dana Hofstrom, were featured on today’s Polk TV “Out and About Art” Christmas edition. Click below to see and hear a glimpse of last weekend’s performance at the Lake Wales Art Center captured by Polk TV: It was a packed house – there were over 400 in … Read Post

I鈥檓unique Green- Strength Through God and Basketball

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Coming from having a strong role model in her life, her mother, this basketball player knows all about toughness, but during I鈥檓unique Green鈥檚 time at Warner, she has learned the compassion of Christ. 鈥淢y two siblings and I always knew about being strong because my mom was the strongest person in my family, and she … Read Post