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�۶�app’s WAVE program helps first-year students succeed through a holistic two-week initiative. By blending academic preparation, spiritual growth and social support, WAVE increased student retention by more than 20 percent — from 71 to 94.5 percent in two years.

Worship leader Paul Baloche will headline �۶�app’s Worship 4:24 Conference, Jan. 29–31. He will debut a new song, “Spirit and Truth,” co-written with John Bolin and inspired by John 4:24.

�۶�app hosts a Nursing Preview Day offering prospective students hands-on simulations, labs and faculty interaction, highlighting early clinical experience, holistic faith-based education and preparation to address the global nursing shortage through applied learning initiatives.

Gracen Fletcher, a farm girl turned elite archer, balances Olympic-level training with online studies at �۶�app, living out her faith while pursuing excellence in both sport and academics.

�۶�app alumna Elizabeth Kollmar is interning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, producing educational videos that bring history to life. Her experience blends nonprofit media work with hands-on production and national-level media exposure in D.C.

�۶�app students, led by adoptee Rachel Hartford, are heading to the National March for Life to advocate for the unborn. Inspired by personal stories, they aim to spark long-term student engagement in pro-life efforts.

�۶�app design students reimagined the iconic Mustang, Camaro and Challenger for 2035. Through an intensive, hands-on course at the International Center for Creativity, they developed innovative concept cars, blending brand heritage, faith and future-focused design.

�۶�app design students created a master plan and digital renderings for Broadview Heights, Ohio, envisioning a “library of the future” as part of a hands-on course in urban planning and architecture.

Born in a refugee camp and carried to America in a box, Lucy Malmberg’s life testifies to God’s faithfulness as she turned pharmacy into a mission field and invested in future healthcare leaders for eternal impact.

To combat student loneliness, �۶�app students launched CU Outings, an outdoor adventure club that fosters community and mental wellness through shared experiences like hiking, rock climbing and backpacking, supported by campus resources and expert insight.

�۶�app’s new online IT management program ranked No. 7 nationally by Cybersecurity Guide, the highest in Ohio. The ranking affirms the program’s academic strength, affordability and commitment to biblical, ethical tech education.

Bill Bolthouse’s journey from Michigan muck fields to leading America’s top carrot producer reveals a life shaped by integrity, faith, and purpose—using business as a mission field to impact people, education, and eternity.