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WU Alumni Spotlight: Felix Lugo

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

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 ...

WU Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] By WU Student, Delaney Elder As a university who has admitted students from far and wide, it’s translated to a wonderful mix of cultures within our campus in small town Lake ...

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 ...

WU Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Johnson

By WU Student, Delaney Elder When we’re just kids, the world can seem so small. The more days we witness on this earth reveal new layers to it and everything within the world is constantly changing. Just when we think we have life figured out, the world is there to remind us how there’s always ...

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

Warner University is proud to shine a spotlight on Alona Robillard, who graduated in 2021. Recently recognized with the Golden Apple Award, Alona is making waves at West Bay Elementary School, where her classroom has become a safe haven for her fourth-grade students. The Golden Apple Award is presented by WJHG News Channel 7-Panama City ...

Alumni Spotlight: Troy and Blair Blunden

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.  This stands true for Troy and Blair (Taylor) Blunden.  The couple met at and graduated from Warner University.  Warner played a vital role in their professional ...

Alumni Spotlight: Ainalem Bruny

Moving from Haiti to Naples, Florida at the young age of 11, Ainalem Bruny didn’t 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 ...

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 Warner University are typically traditional students. It’s 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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Alumni Spotlight: Brett Stanton BA’11

Brett Stanton graduated from Warner University 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 ...

Alumni Spotlight: Shawn Sherrouse

Shawn Sherrouse (BA ’02) graduated from Warner University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management, and is currently serving as the Assistant City Manager for the city of Lakeland. “My coursework in Human Resources, Finance, and Leadership at Warner provided me with the foundational knowledge necessary to more finely develop my abilities as ...

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 ...

Alumni Spotlight: Austin Shaner ’17

Austin Shaner graduated from Warner University in 2017 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Ministry with a minor in Coaching and Sport Management. “Going into my studies at Warner University the Lord was calling me to the sports ministry. Warner’s Interdisciplinary Ministry degree was the perfect choice to prepare me to use sports to build relationships ...

WU Alumni Spotlight: Emily Spencer

Emily Spencer (BA ’14) graduated from Warner University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Communication. Spencer is now a lead missionary working for the organization World Race. “I always dreamed about missions, but it was always very much just a dream and not a reality,” said Spencer, whose been with the World ...

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Levi Wainwright

Dr. Levi Wainwright graduated from Warner University in 2010 with a degree in exercise science. He now is a chiropractor and CEO of Tallahassee Chiropractic and Injury Clinic. “My degree gave me a great foundation of human physiology and the biomechanics of the skeletal structure,” Wainwright said. Wainwright said that his favorite professor at Warner ...

Alumni Spotlight: Catherine Lind

Since the age of 12, Catherine Lind has been “serving” on the court. In 2015 her journey at Warner University 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 ...

WU Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Boehm

Chloe Boehm (BA ’14) graduated from Warner University with a Communication degree and has been putting it to use as the Public Relations Executive at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Boehm’s responsibilities include hosting media at the resort, planning grand openings, writing content for the resort’s blog and social media channels, and ensuring that LEGOLAND® Florida Resort ...

Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Watler

Kevin Watler (BA ’08) graduated from Warner University 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 ...

Alumni Spotlight: Joe Halman, Jr – Class of 2003

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

Alumni Spotlight: Sonya LaBosco BA’04

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

Alumni Spotlight: Sean Kelly

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.  While playing volleyball at Warner, Sean was able to attend many tournaments out of state ...

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

Part of Warner University’s mission statement is that we aim to equip students to serve. Recently, we had the privilege of having an alumna demonstrate her ability to serve by returning to campus and educating our current students. Sarah Michael graduated with honors from Warner University in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree ...

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Leeks BA’11 MBA ’16

by A.J. Lamb, student intern   Jennifer Leeks, Warner’s 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.   “The professors are understanding when you are in the online ...

Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Rogers BA’91

Do you know that Warner University 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 ...

Dr. Omanwa – Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Verna Omanwa (BA’00) is a well-recognized face at Warner University 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’s and master’s degree (’02) both in Business Administration from Warner. ...

Alumni Spotlight: Kaylee Norris BA’16

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 ...

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 ...

WU Alumni Spotlight: Dena Yohe

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

WU Alumni Spotlight: Chrissy Moskovits

Warner University Instructor in Sport Management, Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, and Vice President for the Gimme 4 Foundation, Chrissy Moskovits (BA ‘ 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 ...

WU Alumni Spotlight- Dr. Brenda Longshore

Dr. Brenda Longshore (BA’93) graduated from Warner with a degree in Elementary Education, which she now uses to serve in her newly elected position as Superintendent of Highlands County Public Schools. “In addition to the formal training, the ongoing support and encouragement through the years from the Warner staff has been instrumental throughout my career,” ...

Alumni Spotlight: Mike Potthast, BA ‘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 ...

Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Carter ‘07

WU Alumni Leading Frostproof to Hit the High Notes      Jonathan Carter studied music education at Warner and graduated almost 12 years ago. Since graduating, he has been sharing his love of choral music with his students, especially the past eight years while at Frostproof High School.      A few months back a ...

WU Alumni Spotlight: Lt. Travis Coffey

Lieutenant Travis Coffey (BA ’01) graduated from Warner University with a degree in Church Ministry. Travis now uses that degree to serve as a chaplain in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps, which serves all maritime services in the defense of our country, including Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. As of right now, Travis ...

Alumni

Welcome Home, Alumni At Warner, our alumni stand witness to what it means to be a university that is academically challenging, biblically faithful, and culturally courageous. The foundation of fearless inquiry laid in classrooms continues to help leaders engage the world with conviction and grace. Warner’s commitment to academic excellence and faithfulness to the Bible ...

Warner Welcomes Angela Abel as New Director of Alumni Development

Warner University 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–12 education. She has served in key roles at ...

2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards

  Warner University will be celebrating their 2016 Alumni Awards during the Homecoming Chapel on November 3rd.  This year’s three recipients are Mr. Lee Jackson (BA ’03), the late Dr. Patsy Charlene “Dodie” Haynes (BA’78), and Dr. David Sebastian (BA’75). The Distinguished Alumni Award Mr. Lee Jackson is the recipient for the Distinguished Alumni Award, ...

The 2022 Alumni Awards

By Delaney Elder, WU Student On November 2nd, 2022, Warner University honored three individuals who were selected to receive this year’s 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 ...

Alumni Faculty Spotlight: Trevor Hall BA ’03

Trevor Hall, Warner’s Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, is himself a Warner grad, obtaining his BA in exercise science with a minor in biology in 2003. “There’s a real visceral pull in my heart to Warner,” Hall said. Hall’s father, Dr. Greg Hall, was president of Warner University from 1991 to 2015. Trevor Hall actually ...

A Letter from Warner University’s New President to Alumni and Friends

Dear Warner University alumni and friends, Last Monday I was incredibly honored when the Board of Trustees selected me to serve as the fourth president of Warner University—your university. The last few days have been emotional for me and my family as we have processed the exciting new calling that God has given us. I ...

Alumnus Spotlight: Bryan Scott

At Warner University we love to celebrate #MyWarner #MyStory and alumnus Bryan Scott has a story that is beyond belief! Bryan Scott attended one of Warner University’s 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 ...

Homecoming Chapel 2023

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Alum Spotlight: Ivelisse Saint Clair

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. ...

Alum Spotlight – Andy Maddux BA’01

18 years since graduating from Warner University 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 ...

Announcing the NEW Warner Alumni Scholarship!

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’s GPA of 2.68 or higher (or in the last 60 credit hours) and ...

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 ...

Education Department Internship Spotlight

As the fall semester came to a close, Warner University’s education department spotlighted three senior students during their final internships. Rebecca “Lacey” Collier, Kaylin Brown and Samantha Berube showcased exceptional dedication and professionalism as they honed their teaching skills in various classrooms and settings. Lacey Collier, pursuing a degree in Exceptional Student Education, interned with ...

Warner Alumna Named Rookie Teacher of the Year

You’ve seen her work and likely heard her name over the last several years and yet Warner alumna Maxely Perez continues to color our world with the overflow of her talent as an artist and educator. This fall, we had the honor of adding her name to the growing list of Warner alumni whose schools ...

Warner University Alumnus Andrew Klein to Present at the 2025 Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting

Warner University 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’s premier gathering of scholars in biblical studies. Klein’s research focuses on Isaiah 40-55, and his work positions him among ...

WU Student Spotlight: Morgan Sullivan

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. John Crews, DVM

Dr. John Crews, Associate Professor of Agricultural Studies for Warner University, has worked at Warner for three years, and was instrumental in starting the the Suzanne Crews Agricultural Missions Trip. The missions trip is for agriculture majors to travel to Victoria, Honduras over spring break every two years where they can experience the agricultural challenges ...

Summer Spotlight: Nathan Hartman

At Warner University, the students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to find and explore their #MyAdventure #MyWarner. This summer Professor Nathan Hartman found his adventure as he spent his time reporting for Walt Disney World News Today. Hartman is a Professor of Communication at Warner University, specializing in film and screenwriting. Some of the courses ...

WU Student Spotlight: Landon Smoak—A True Servant Leader

At Warner University, we believe that character and service must be developed alongside academic ability. Senior agriculture major Landon Smoak recently demonstrated his own commitment to service and strong character in a truly inspiring way, earning the admiration and gratitude of both students and faculty. Landon, who is in his final year of studies, stepped ...

Coach Spotlight: Payton Chitwood

by student writer James Feehan           Payton Chitwood has just completed his first season as the head coach of the Warner University women’s soccer team. This was the team’s best season in their entire history, making it to the Sun Conference semifinals. The team finished 8-8 on the season. Chitwood has ...

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Dwyer

Dr. Timothy Dwyer, a professor of Bible and church ministry at Warner, is also the new department chair of the ministry department, in charge of the majors: church ministry, interdisciplinary ministry, and Biblical studies. Dwyer said that he will not be teaching any less because of his new position. “I really enjoy the teaching,” Dwyer ...

Student Spotlight: Meet Jason Smith

Warner Ministry students come from all sorts of backgrounds, and are headed to all sorts of ministries. God’s plan is amazing and mysterious at the same time in the wonderful servants God has gathered together on the Warner campus. In the Ministry Department, we have the joy of watching the Holy Spirit shape lives for ...

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 ...

Angela Abel

Angela Abel serves Warner University as the Director of Alumni Development. She has been serving in this role since September of 2025. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Baldwin-Wallace College and studied Communications in graduate courses at the University of Akron. Angela is an avid reader. A fun fact about ...

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 ...

Inaugural “Apples of Gold” Scholarship Luncheon a Success

“A word fitly spoken is like Apples of Gold in a setting of silver,” 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 “Apples of Gold” Women’s Scholarship Luncheon. Of Warner’s ...

4th Annual Clay Target Fundraiser

By Delaney Elder, WU Student On October 15, 2022, the Warner University Clay Target team held its fourth annual Clay Target fundraiser-PULL! For Warner. We had the pleasure of hosting over 20 teams of alumni and members of the community, as well as five recruits! We welcomed donors out to Polk Sporting Clays in Haines ...

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

Junior Austin Shaner has an impressive résumé for just three years at Warner University, 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 ...

Recapping a Successful “What’s Growin’ On?” 2025 Event

April 11, 2025 marked another successful “What’s Growin’ On?” event hosted by Warner University’s Agriculture Department. This event was a chance for middle and high school students to visit Warner’s campus and get a look into Warner’s agriculture programs and the agriculture industry as a whole. The event was funded by the Florida’s Natural Growers ...

Dining

Feeling Hungry? Creative Dining Services is the food provider at Warner University.  There are two spots on campus where students can find dining services: the Alumni Dining Hall also known as “The Caf,” located in Rigel Student Center, and the Union which is also located in Rigel Student Center. Meal Plans Students who live on ...

Homecoming 2022

It’s that time! Pull out your favorite navy and gold gear and get ready to cheer! Check out the below Homecoming 2022 schedule. We open to see you this year. If you have any questions please email alumnirelations@warner.edu.  Please contact Kasey.Gast@warner.edu for your free alumni game day pass for Saturday’s game against rival, Webber International ...

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Build Your Character While Preparing for Your Career. Established in 1968, Warner University is a private, nonprofit Christian campus located just south of Lake Wales in Polk County, Florida. With more than 40 undergraduate and graduate majors to choose from, our caring community offers the quality academics and professional guidance you need to bring your ...

First “4th Generation Warner Legacy” Student

Warner University is making history as the latest softball signee, Alona Harris, is the first “fourth generation student” to attend Warner. Alona Harris and Coach Clemente “It’s an honor to come to Warner and I’m glad to carry out the legacy,” said Alona. “I’m excited to see how I’m going to grow in my faith ...

7th Annual Apples of Gold Scholarship Benefit

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3rd Annual Apples of Gold Women’s Scholarship Luncheon

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

Reverend John Oh, Warner University’s 2019 Commencement Speaker

Reverend Jung Hyun (“John Oh”) has served as a senior pastor of SaRang Church, Seoul, South Korea, for over 15 years. “John” was born in 1956, in Euisung in Gyeongbuk province. His father was a pastor and his family had been a Christian family for four generations. John began his ministry with a university student’s ...

Warner University Announces Dr. Gentry Sutton’s Move to Vice President of Advancement

Warner University is proud to announce that Dr. Gentry Sutton is now Executive VicePresident and Vice President of Advancement. Dr. Sutton, who previously served asExecutive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, brings 25 years of experience inhigher education to his new role. During his 5 ½-year tenure at Warner, Dr. Sutton has significantly advanced theinstitution ...

Office of Advancement

Helping the University Grow The Office of Advancement is responsible for raising funds for Warner. Donors to the university are the reason Warner can offer scholarships to students. Advancement handles a lot more than just donations, though. This office also oversees alumni relations, marketing, external communications and more.

WU’s Social Work Students Attend LEAD 2023

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]On March 20th, Warner University’s Social Welfare Policy class traveled to Tallahassee, FL for the 2023 Legislative Education and Advocacy Days hosted by NASW-FL. LEAD is a two-day event in Tallahassee where students and social work professionals meet to advocate for effective, sustainable policies that are reflective of the ...

Warner University Announces Scott Carter as Vice President of Advancement

Warner University has appointed Scott Carter as Vice President of Advancement & External Relations. Carter joins the Warner family from Estes Park, Colorado, where he most recently served as Chief Development Officer at Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, Colorado. Carter brings 28 years of experience leading philanthropic programs for a diverse range of organizations. He ...

Transcript Request

Ordering an Official Transcript We are happy to offer both paper and electronic official transcripts. Official transcripts bear the University seal and Registrar’s signature. All transcripts needing to be mailed must be ordered online through National Student Clearinghouse. Only order a transcript in-person if you are confident you will be able to deliver the transcript ...

Just Call Him “Nyke”

Nykemis Pelham is one of the men behind the famous first place finish at the 2016 Hurricane Alumni Invitational at the University of Miami for the 4×100 relay that was broadcasted live on EPSN 3. Here is your chance to actually get to know this incredibly fast competitor. His friends call him Nyke for the ...

Get to Know President Sutton

Week 1: “Why I Said “Yes” to Warner” When I was looking to make a career change back in 2018, Warner University took me by surprise. As an alumnus of a sister institution within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), and as someone who had spent most of his career in Christian higher ...

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Homecoming 2021

 We are so excited to have Homecoming back on campus this year! We have a week full of activities planned and hope that you and your family are able to attend October 13-17, 2021. Click HERE for the full schedule! See you soon!     What a great week we had! Check out these few ...

Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Ag Complex Dedication

The week of September 17 through the 21 was an exciting one all across campus!  It was the week of our Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Agricultural Complex dedication. To kick off the week, on Tuesday our students hosted an agriculture industry commodity fair. This was a chance for students across campus to learn more ...

Get to Know President Sutton: Week 2

Week 2, Journey to Warner We recently sat down with President Sutton to hear about his journey through higher education and what ultimately led him to Warner University. Q: What was your first job in higher education?A: I started my career as an admissions counselor at my alma mater—Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. Q: What ...

Justin Sharpless

Get to Know Justin Sharpless Justin Sharpless serves Warner as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Studies and the Chair of the Agricultural Studies department. He began working at Warner in January of 2015. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication and a Master of Agricultural Business from the University of Florida. ...

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 ...