Stowell Featured at Race to Unity

Nov 4, 2009

Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, and Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, are the featured speakers at the Race To Unity Conference this week in Kentwood. The conference will be held at Kentwood Community …

Student Paper Garners 14 Awards

Nov 3, 2009

Cornerstone University’s student newspaper, The Herald, received 14 Michigan Press Association (MPA) awards in the College Editorial Contest for the second consecutive year. The weekly paper received first place for Overall Newspaper Design and second …

Stamm Featured on TV News

Oct 30, 2009

Cornerstone University professor of economics, Dr. Brad Stamm, was featured in a recent television interview about the 80th anniversary of the 1929 stock market crash. In the interview Dr. Stamm compares similar economic factors of the 1920s with those of …

Fagerstrom Releases 14th Book

Oct 23, 2009

Dr. Douglas Fagerstrom, president of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS), recently released The Volunteer: A Personal Toolkit for the Dedicated Volunteer, published by BMH Books. “After recruiting, training and listening to hundreds of volunteers …

Meyers' Life to be Celebrated

Oct 22, 2009

Ron Meyers, associate professor of science and chair of the Kinesiology, Science & Mathematics Division at Cornerstone University, died Oct. 19 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. “The family was here by his side,” the family …

CU Pep Band is Back

Oct 19, 2009

After a two year hiatus, the Golden Eagles Pep Band is back. The band will play at all home basketball games.It made its debut at Midnight Madness on Oct. 8. “I think the pep band will add some excitement and make our games more like a college …

CU Students Help Make Sitcom

Oct 15, 2009

Six Cornerstone University students will participate in the Center for Emerging Enterprises’ sitcom productions, working alongside students from Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College and Kuyper College. Students will be working in areas …

Homecoming 2009 Celebrated

Oct 13, 2009

Cornerstone University celebrated its alumni with a week of activities on campus Oct. 5-Oct. 10 culminating in a festival on Saturday themed “Celebrating Lives that Matter.” “The past week of celebrating homecoming activities was spectacular,” …

Eagles Voted #1 in WHAC Poll

Oct 9, 2009

Cornerstone University’s men’s basketball team was chosen as the team to beat this year garnering the No. 1 position in the preseason poll. The men's basketball coaches in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) tagged Cornerstone University …

Juresich Brings Home Grand Award

Oct 9, 2009

Cornerstone University student Kyle Juresich brought home a Grand Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a College Production for his role as the Cat in the Hat in Cornerstone’s production of Seussical the Musical. The 2009 Grand Awards, held Oct. 4 …

Bob Sack to lead CU Marketing Efforts

Oct 7, 2009

Cornerstone University President Dr. Joseph Stowell announced the arrival of Bob Sack as the university’s new executive director of marketing and communications. In his new position, Sack will assume responsibility for the marketing, promotion, …

Record Enrollment at CU

Oct 2, 2009

Cornerstone University increased its incoming traditional undergraduate class by 32 percent and enrolled a record number of students this fall with a total of 2,825 in its programs that include traditional undergraduate studies as well as Grand Rapids Theological …

Men’s Cross Country Ranked 11th

Oct 1, 2009

Cornerstone University’s men’s cross country team moved to 11th place in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) conference Coaches Top 25 poll Sept. 22 and was able to hold onto its ranking another week. The jump in rank …

GO Local Bridges Gap

Sep 30, 2009

What happens when a university full of young people connects with outside charities to make a difference in the local community? That’s what organizers of the GO Local event are hoping to find out. The event was held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the …

CU Radio Sends Mission Team

Sep 30, 2009

Twenty WCSG listeners and two Cornerstone University Radio employees will be going on a missions trip to Guatemala this October. They will provide basic medical care to people whose village, Panabaj, was destroyed in a volcanic mudslide. “We'll …

Homecoming 2009

Sep 25, 2009

Cornerstone University will celebrate its alumni during a week-long event beginning Oct.5 themed “Celebrating Lives that Matter.” “Homecoming 2009 is the start of a new chapter in our efforts to invest in alumni, and we have planned quite …

Servant Leader Awards

Sep 25, 2009

Cornerstone students Stephen Winkelman and Ashley DeWitt received the Student Leader Award during the Sept. 9 convocation service on campus. The award honors students “entering their senior year who have demonstrated servant leadership on campus …

Lemke Radio Manager of the Year

Sep 25, 2009

Chris Lemke, interim vice president for broadcasting at Cornerstone University Radio, was selected as Christian radio’s General Manager of the Year Sept. 9 at the annual Christian Music Broadcasters’ convention in Orlando, Fla. Lemke also received …

Executive Series Lunch

Sep 18, 2009

President and CEO of Eastern Floral in Grand Rapids, Bing Goei, will be the featured speaker at the Executive Series Luncheon Sept. 24 sponsored by Cornerstone University. A native of Jakarta, Indonesia, Goei immigrated with his parents to Michigan when …

Vanbiesbrouck Sinks Hole in One

Sep 15, 2009

Cornerstone University golfer, Ben Vanbiesbrouck, scored a hole in one on the 17th hole at Stonewater Country Club Sept. 8 in the season's first Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Jamboree. At the first university chapel held Sept. 15 in the Hansen …

National College Fair at CU

Sep 15, 2009

Cornerstone University will host the 17th annual West Michigan Christian College Fair (WMCCF) featuring more than 50 Christian colleges and universities from across the United States Sept. 21. “We strongly believe in the value of Christian higher …

Celebration on the Grounds

Sep 14, 2009

Cornerstone University students, staff and faculty celebrated the beginning of a new semester Sept. 12 with the first Celebration on the Ground event held on the school's campus. The campus was converted into “a festival of games and entertainment” …

New Provost Speaks at Convocation

Sep 10, 2009

Cornerstone University kicked off the first day of the fall semester with Dr. Rick Ostrander, provost, sharing his vision for the school’s academic future during Fall Convocation held Sept. 9 in the Hansen Athletic Center. During the morning service, …

Stowell Speaks at Conference

Sep 9, 2009

Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, will be one of two keynote speakers at the Committed to the Word Conference scheduled for Sept. 13 and 14 in Troy, Mich. Joining Dr. Stowell as a keynote speaker will be Dr. R. Al Mohler, jr., president …

Campus Blood Drive

Sep 4, 2009

Cornerstone students have the opportunity to save 135 lives this fall. By donating blood during the American Red Cross (ARC) Blood Drive scheduled for Sept. 15 on campus. “Essentially, 45 units (pints) of blood has the potential to save 135 lives,” …

CJI Attracts Students Nationwide

Sep 3, 2009

Nineteen high school students from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland and Virginia attended the 7th annual Cornerstone Journalism Institute (CJI) from July 26-31. Alan Blanchard, associate professor of journalism and CJI director, described …

Move In Day at CU

Aug 31, 2009

Pam McMurray (CU ’90) of Columbus, Ohio, carried her daughter’s big, fluffy, blue comforter across the parking lot to her first dorm room while Arthur McKinney of Eastpoint, Mich., carried his daughter, Kristen’s, compact refrigerator up …

Marsden Speaks to Faculty

Aug 27, 2009

Dr. George Marsden, a former Francis A. McAnaney professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, will speak on “Christian Higher Education in the 21st Century” during faculty work days Sept. 2 at Cornerstone University. “Dr. Marsden …

Two Alumni Films in G.R. Festival

Aug 26, 2009

Cornerstone alumni Daniel K. Smith and Brad Porter’s two short films were chosen from more than 150 entries from around the world to be featured as one of 40 seen at the first Grand Rapids Film Festival …

Stowell Speaks at Maranatha

Aug 18, 2009

Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, will be a featured Bible teacher during RBC week Aug. 15 - Aug. 22 at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Center in Muskegon, Mich. RBC Ministries, formerly called Radio Bible Class, produces …

Stowell on ion TV Program

Aug 13, 2009

Dr. Joseph Stowell, president, is featured in two upcoming "Day of Discovery" programs by RBC Ministries. Crucified: Take Up Your Cross, Part I is scheduled to air on Sunday, August 16 and Crucified: Take Up Your Cross, Part II is scheduled to air …

New Provost Releases 3rd Book

Aug 7, 2009

Dr. Rick Ostrander, Cornerstone University provost, recently released Why College Matters to God: A Student’s Introduction to the Christian College Experience, published by Abilene Christian University Press. “My book is intended to help Christian …

Volleyball Coach Receives Award

Aug 5, 2009

Ryan Campbell, Cornerstone University’s interim women’s head volleyball coach, received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) “Thirty Under 30 Award.” The award, given to 30 up-and-coming AVCA volleyball coaches under …

Devaney Attends N.Y. Institute

Aug 5, 2009

Cornerstone University senior Tim Devaney spent three weeks at the Empire State Building this summer. He was not sightseeing.He was studying journalism through a convergence course offered through Cornerstone, called the World Journalism Institute (WJI). “The …

Students Serve At National Parks

Jul 30, 2009

Two Cornerstone University students and an alumnus are spending their summer working and ministering at national parks across the country. Through an interdenominational ministry, A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP), sophomore Rebekah McNay, …

Golf Invitational Registration Extended

Jul 29, 2009

Registration has been extended until July 31 at noon for Cornerstone University’s 33rd Annual Golf Invitational scheduled Monday, Aug. 3, at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson, Mich. Golfers on the 400 plus acres of natural wooded grounds will …

Stowell Speaks in New York

Jul 22, 2009

Dr. Joseph Stowell, Cornerstone University president, will speak July 18-25 at CAMP-of-the-WOODS (COTW), a Christian family resort and conference center in Speculator, N.Y. Stowell, international speaker and author of more than 20 books, will co-lead chapels …

7th Annual Cornerstone Journalism Institute

Jul 21, 2009

High school students will learn from journalists and gain hands-on experience in journalism this summer at the 7th annual Cornerstone Journalism Institute (CJI) July 26-31. Students will work with journalists Russ Pulliam, editor of the Indianapolis Starr …

Campus Receives Upgrades

Jul 16, 2009

Students returning in the fall will find Cornerstone University’s campus better than ever. This summer, the following campus upgrades are planned: • New furniture and carpet in Bolthouse Hall • An outdoor café area with picnic tables • A …

New Student Orientation Day

Jul 16, 2009

The schedule for Cornerstone University’s New Student Orientation Day on Aug. 31 is now available online. Among other exciting events, students will receive their laptops, enjoy popcorn and cotton candy at concession stations around campus, join Cornerstone …

CU Radio Ministers in Honduras

Jul 9, 2009

Thirty Cornerstone University Radio staff and listeners traveled to Honduras for 11 days to serve children and single mothers. The team worked at a day care and three schools in the capital, Tegucigalpa, and a nearby slum community, Nueva Suyapa. Their …

CU Co-Sponsors EBHS Conference

Jul 6, 2009

Dr. Erik Benson, associate professor of history at Cornerstone University, served as program chair of the 34th Annual Conference of the Economic and Business Historical Society (EBHS) co-sponsored by Grand Valley State University and Cornerstone. The event …

Theatre Season Announced

Jun 29, 2009

The 2009-2010 Cornerstone University Theatre season will include a satirical mystery musical, a Shakespeare comedy, a classic family show and a fractured fairytale musical. The season will open on Oct. 2 with Something’s Afoot, which runs during homecoming …

Fagerstrom Alumnus Of The Year

Jun 24, 2009

Dr. Doug Fagerstrom, president of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS), was named the 2009 Bethel Seminary alumnus of the year. He graduated from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., in 1983 with a master’s degree in religious education. Previously, …

Alumni Assist Local Agency

Jun 22, 2009

Students and alumni of the Professional and Graduate Studies Division helped Bethany Christian Services win one of 100 CIO Magazine awards for 2009. The magazine gives the award to companies such as Dell, Fed-Ex, T-Mobile and the U.S. Army who are transforming …

Champions of Character Tournament

Jun 15, 2009

Cornerstone University will host one of the largest events for high school and college basketball enthusiasts in West Michigan next week: the Champions of Character tournament. “We expect our largest attendance since the tournament started three …

Summer Sports Camps

Jun 12, 2009

Cornerstone University will offer a variety of summer sports camps for ages 6 to 18 years old. “The quality of coaching and experience the kids receive at Cornerstones camps are second to none,” said Mike Riemersma, sports camp director. “They …

Stowell at Big Ticket Festival

Jun 8, 2009

The Big Ticket Festival, a weekend packed with Christian artists and speakers, will feature Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, during its Saturday night line-up. Cornerstone will also sponsor the AC/Worship Stage and have an information …

Anderson Judges Film Festival

Jun 3, 2009

Dave Anderson, associate professor of media studies at Cornerstone University and chair of the Communication and Media Studies Division, was selected to be a judge and special guest at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Fla. Thousands of people …

Hunter Chosen by Lincoln Center

May 28, 2009

Jennifer Hunter, associate professor of theatre at Cornerstone University, has been selected as one of 60 directors worldwide to participate in the Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) Director’s Lab in New York. The LCT Lab is a program designed to develop …

Students Present at Conference

May 22, 2009

Two Cornerstone University students presented papers at the 34th annual Conference of the Economic and Business Historical Society (EBHS), an international conference attended by professors and doctoral candidates from several countries including Norway, …

Fulbright Scholars Learn at CU

May 20, 2009

Six Fulbright Scholars from China and Russia attended Cornerstone University’s 8th Annual ESL (English as a Second Language) Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. These scholars, five Chinese and one Russian, came to the U.S. through the Visiting International …

Visbeen Welcomed to Board

May 20, 2009

Wayne Visbeen, founder and president of Visbeen Associates in Grand Rapids, began a three-year term on the board of trustees for Cornerstone University. “Wayne has been a long-term friend of the university, and it’s a special delight to have …

Five GO Team Trips Planned

May 18, 2009

Cornerstone University is sending five Global Opportunities (GO) teams this summer to the Philippines, India, Italy, Kosovo and China. “The growing globalization of our world demands that we help students become more comfortable crossing cultural boundaries …

Konopka Alumnus of the Year

May 11, 2009

Grand Rapids Theological Seminary honored Rev. Louie Konopka as alumnus of the year for 2009 at its annual Spring Banquet. The event was held on April 3 at the Gainey Conference Center on the Cornerstone University campus. About 180 individuals were in attendance, …

2009 Commencement

May 8, 2009

Cornerstone University will host three commencement ceremonies the first week of May. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS) will hold commencement exercises at 7 p.m., May 8, in Matthews Auditorium in the Wood Seminary Building. The traditional undergraduate …