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At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
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Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
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Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
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Theological Seminary
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we're dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.
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Education
- Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University (in progress)
- M.B.A., Grand Valley State University (2002)
- B.A., Accounting, Cornerstone Univeristy (1997)
Campus Involvement
- Co-Faculty Adviser of Cornerstone's Enactus Team
- CU Lean-In Circle Co-Leader
April VanPutten, M.B.A.
- Assistant Professor of Business
- Traditional Undergraduate Business Division
Education
- Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University (in progress)
- M.B.A., Grand Valley State University (2002)
- B.A., Accounting, Cornerstone Univeristy (1997)
Campus Involvement
- Co-Faculty Adviser of Cornerstone's Enactus Team
- CU Lean-In Circle Co-Leader
Professor April VanPutten graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cornerstone University in 1997. She went on to earn a Master in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University while working in the commercial real estate industry as an accountant.
Professor VanPutten joined Cornerstone as a full-time professor after several years as the library business manager at Cornerstone and one year as an adjunct professor for the Business Division. She teaches Principles of Accounting I and II, as well as non-profit management classes.
“Being a part of the Cornerstone Community allows me to use my strengths to further our institutional mission. It’s important that our students know that they are part of a community of believers that value their God given talents and abilities. As a professor, one of my goals is to help students connect their talents and abilities with their vocation, so that they can impact the world for Christ.”
Hobbies
- SPENDING TIME WITH HER HUSBAND AND THREE CHILDREN
- ATTENDING SPORTING EVENTS
- READING
- DIY PROJECTS
Professional Involvement
- NorthPointe Christian School Board Treasurer
- Association of Christian Librarians Business Manager
