Institutional Research
We’re Here to Help! Warner’s Institutional Research office conducts research and reports on the university’s statistics. They track student demographics, graduation rates and more. Academic success is also tracked and reported. Warner University’s EASE Grant Performance Measures on Access Rate, Affordability Rate, Graduation Rate, Retention Rate and Postgraduate Employment Rate are specifically listed on the ICUF Dashboard at ...
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Honoring Ms. Virginia Schnarre
[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 This week the Warner community must say farewell to Ms. Virginia Schnarre, WU Research Database Specialist Librarian. Before she came to Warner, Virginia worked at plenty of libraries – even across the lake at Webber. When she was a college student, Ms. Schnarre had ...
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Library
Pontius Learning Resource Center (PLRC) The library has many things for students to borrow, like books, eBooks, magazines, streaming videos and music, and even children’s items. It also offers an online database and a lib guide. Resources Fall & Spring Semester Hours Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ...
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History
Studying the Past, Shaping the Future If you want to learn from the past, Warner’s history major is here to help. In this program, you will survey topics in world history, US history and Florida history. You will learn how to evaluate and study historical sources. Whether your future is in teaching history or further ...
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Biology
Explore and Learn Warner’s major in Biology is here to prepare you for a broad range of scientific careers. You can shape your classes based on the field you want to enter. You can keep your major as a general Biology degree, or choose from three focuses: medical, physician’s assistant or secondary education. Your mind ...
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WU Faculty Reception Awards 2022
Warner University recently honored eight faculty members who have been recognized formally for their disciplinary expertise within the last year. These faculty members have either published, presented at a conference, completed a degree, earned a credential, or have been recognized with an award by peers in their discipline. Dr. Laurie Boulden recently completed her ...
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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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Warner University Names Its 3rd President
LAKE WALES, FL , May 2, 2016–Mr. Rob Quam, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Warner University announced to the campus community on Monday, May 2, 2016 that Dr. David A. Hoag will be the third president of the 48-year old institution, ending a two year search conducted by an eight member committee, in ...
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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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Master of Arts in Education
Teaching the Next Generation Take your skills to the next level with a fully online Master of Arts in Education at Warner. This program will meet you where you are in your career, allowing you to continue teaching while working on this degree. You can choose from two different concentrations. With the Elementary Education concentration ...
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Business Administration: Marketing
Make It Your Business You’ll be ready to lead with a major in Business Administration from Warner. Our program will provide you with a strong foundation of business practices, but you can hone your skills in a concentration. With a focus in Marketing, you will learn how to draw people in. Master the art of ...
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Secondary Education: Math Grades 6-12
Teaching the Next Generation The Secondary Education program will get you ready to be a great teacher. You will develop the skills and character you need to raise up the next generation. You can choose a focus in Math to gain a deep understanding of college-level algebra and calculus. In this program, you will learn ...
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Marketing
Crafting Connections, Driving Demand Learn the art of the sales with a minor in Marketing at Warner. A minor is an optional, secondary focus that you can take on during your time at Warner. In this program, you will learn how to draw people in. You will study how to build relationships with new clients ...
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English and Writing
Tell Your Story If you want to master language arts, Warner’s English and Writing major is here to give you the training you need. In this program, you will explore literature, critical theory and creative writing. You will enter a space where critical thinking and literacy thrive. You will be equipped for your future with ...
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Psychology
Understand Your World Understand the human mind with Warner’s major in Psychology. Through the lens of a Christian worldview you will study the human psyche through many processes, methods and theories. This program will equip you with in-depth classwork, field studies and more. With a degree in Psychology from Warner, you can make a positive ...
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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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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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The Conversation Inside of the Bible: Dr. Matt Swale’s Recently Published Book and Future Projects
The life of a faculty member can be very busy. You may not realize that outside of teaching classes full-time, Warner’s faculty members are usually working on other academic projects year round. These projects aren’t normally easily accessible to the public; they are published in academic journals or they take the form of presentations at ...
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Showcasing Excellence: Senior Science Projects
On December 6, the Natural Science Department hosted a special event showcasing the senior science project presentations. Faculty members, students and guests gathered to support and celebrate the achievements of six outstanding students: Bianca Francis, Haylee Woodhouse, Abigail Zavala, Valerie Torres, Victoria Fuentes and Karina Lopez. Each student delivered an in-depth presentation on various topics ...
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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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Secondary Education: Biology Grades 6-12
Teaching the Next Generation The Secondary Education program will get you ready to be a great teacher. You will develop the skills and character you need to raise the next generation. You can choose a focus in Biology to study the sciences in-depth. Learn under our expert professors so that you can pass on your ...
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Secondary Education: Middle School Science Grades 5-9
Teaching the Next Generation The Secondary Education program will get you ready to be a great teacher. You will develop the skills and character you need to raise up the next generation. You can choose a focus in Middle School Science to study the sciences in-depth. In this program, you will learn to guide younger ...
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Secondary Education: Social Sciences 6-12
Teaching the Next Generation The Secondary Education program will get you ready to be a great teacher. You will develop the skills and character you need to raise up the next generation. You can choose a focus in Social Sciences to understand global, national and local history. In this program, you will learn how to ...
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Academic Center for Excellence
Partners For Success The Academic Center for Excellence, or ACE, is here to partner with you as you make the transition to the world of higher education. College is a lot of hard work, and even the best of students need help adjusting. That is where we can help – ACE offers services to help ...
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Warner University Named One of the Nation’s Top Teacher Prep Programs
Lake Wales, Florida – Warner University’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization, for strong training in classroom management strategies. This month NCTQ released its 2020 Teacher Prep Review: Clinical Practice and Classroom ...
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Communication
Tell Your Story Are you looking for a way to share your ideas with the world? Then the major in Communication is for you. In this program, you will first learn the theory behind communication. After that, you will jump into hands-on learning in writing, production, technology and presentation. Your degree in Communication from Warner ...
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WU Alumni Spotlight: David Dyer
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 ...
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Reverend Dr. G. Craig Williford has been selected as the Warner University Interim President
The Board of Trustees is proud to announce Reverend Dr. G. Craig Williford has accepted the Board’s request to serve as interim president of Warner University effective August 1. Reverend Dr. Williford will ensure the university’s forward momentum in implementing Warner’s mission. He will serve in this role until a national search is concluded to ...
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Agricultural Studies
Growing Your Future Are you looking to succeed in agriculture? If so, Warner’s Agricultural Studies major is here to help. In our program, you will work through diverse classes and field experiences. You will finish the program with knowledge and practical skills. Our classes include topics on animal and plant science, soils, specialty crops and ...
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Elementary Education: Grades K-6
Teaching the Next Generation The Elementary Education major will get you ready to be a great teacher. You will develop the skills and character you need to raise up the next generation. This major meets the requirements for teacher certification in Florida. You will be ready to lead your classroom with Warner’s Elementary Education major. ...
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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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Get to Know Dr. Craig Williford
Warner University is pleased to announce that Dr. Craig Williford has been appointed as the interim president while the Board of Trustees conducts a nationwide search for the university’s fourth president. Dr. Williford brings over 50 years of distinguished experience in both ministry and academic leadership. He has served as CEO and President of Multnomah ...
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Warner University Honors Two with Honorary Doctorates
At the Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6, Warner University honored Mrs. Doris Gukich and Mr. Rob Quam with honorary doctorates. Doris B. Gukich “Warner University is privileged to acknowledge the dedication of those who have been very instrumental in service to the Kingdom of God. We consider the honorary degree a very special ...
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House Dorms NBA Watch Party
Join us in the PLRC 236 for the game!
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A Brief History of Warner University
In 1945, the first rumblings in the Church of God (Anderson, IN) of a desire for a college in the southern United States began. The idea took many years to get off of the ground, but in 1962, the Southern Convention of the Church of God officially formed the Southern Commission on Higher Education in ...
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Biology
Explore and Learn Warner’s minor in Biology is here to prepare you for a broad range of scientific careers. A minor is an optional, secondary focus that you can take on during your time at Warner. This program will give you the foundations of many topics, such as ecology, zoology and chemistry. Your mind will ...
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Dr. Sara Fasel Kane
Get to Know Dr. Sara Fasel Kane Sara Fasel Kane is Warner’s Assistant Vice President for Advising and Registration. She has been with Warner since July of 2000. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Anderson University, a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University, and Doctor ...
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Have You Seen Duke?
Our beloved mascot Duke has been out-of-sorts since the students left for summer. Being alone on campus is hard for the Royal, as he searches for fun and friends. Whether it is sitting in the Gazebo overlooking the pond and fountain…. Or striking up a game of pool in Williams Hall… Duke even wandered out ...
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The Sinister Origins of a Hastily Accepted Educational Mantra
“Students must be taught how to think, not what to think.” I have probably heard the statement above uttered at least 50 times during my career in education. I agree wholeheartedly with the first part of it. I also agree with some people’s understanding of the second part, but not everyone has the same understanding—and ...
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Reformed and Always Reforming: Looking Forward to Warner University’s Future on Reformation Day
Today is Reformation Day. A little over five hundred years ago, a former monk turned professor named Martin Luther nailed a list of ninety-five points of contention with the Catholic Church on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. The date was October 31, 1517, which was the day before the feast for All ...
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FERPA Information
Notification of Rights Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for ...
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Mental Health Ministry
Help Others Find Peace Learn how to share the peace of God through Warner’s online Mental Health Ministry program. You will combine the knowledge of the human mind from psychology with the pastoral and counseling skills from ministry. You will leave this program prepared to tackle the mental health issues from a Christian worldview. Serve ...
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Educational Studies
Teaching the Next Generation The online Educational Studies program will get you ready to be a great teacher. You will develop the skills and character you need to raise up the next generation. Let your education work around your schedule! Get a degree that works for you and take your career to the next level. ...
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Fall 2019 Faculty Accomplishments
For an average semester, Warner University faculty members prepare for approximately 140 class periods, or 280 class periods a year. Some of this preparing is done in the evenings, and some members teach more than a full load so that the wheel of the Warner machine can keep turning so smoothly. Aside from preparing their ...
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Dr. Verna Omanwa
Get to Know Dr. Verna Omanwa Verna Omanwa serves Warner as a Professor of Business and Finance, as well as the Chair of the Business Administration Department. Verna has been working with Warner since August of 2000. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from ...
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Dr. Marietta Poshi
Get to Know Dr. Marietta Poshi Marietta Poshi is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Warner. She joined the Warner faculty in August of 2021. She has a Bachelor of Science from Roosevelt University, a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management, a Master of Accounting from Keiser University, and a Doctor ...
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Dr. Matt Swale
Get to Know Dr. Matt Swale Matt Swale is an Assistant Professor of Bible and Church Ministry at Warner. He began working with Warner in the fall of 2022. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School, and a Master of ...
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A Look Back on 41 Years with Dr. Steven Darr
This year, Warner University 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. The University’s current Vice President for Academics and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Steven Darr comes close at 41 years of service. Darr ...
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Dr. David A. Hoag Concludes Successful Tenure as Warner University’s Third President
The Warner University Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. David A. Hoag has been called to lead Christian higher education on a national scale effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Hoag has been selected as the new President of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in Washington D.C., serving more than 185 schools. President ...
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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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Accommodations and Services We Offer
Accommodations and Services We Offer Please note that all assigned academic accommodations granted to the student are determined by the level of the disability and its impact on learning. Warner University has developed a standard list of accommodations that are reasonable in nature to assist the student with a disability in achieving their academic goals. ...
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