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Profiles of Purpose

Rachel Marlow’s Purposeful Journey from Student to Kansas Teacher of the Year

Each time Rachel Marlow (MEd ’15) enters her music classroom at Central Elementary in Olathe, she brings not only instruments and lesson plans but also a vibrant commitment to inclusion, compassion, and purpose. Named the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year, Rachel’s life and teaching philosophy illustrate that one’s purpose is continually unfolding.

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Hands-On Learning Drives Student-Created Bible Series: Beyond The Bible

Some of MNU's most promising STEM students are gaining hands-on research experience in world-class laboratories while still...
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Hands-On Learning Drives Student-Created Bible Series: Beyond The Bible

STEM Research Beyond The Classroom: New Research Partnership Opens Doors

Some of MNU's most promising STEM students are gaining hands-on research experience in world-class laboratories while still...
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STEM Research Beyond The Classroom: New Research Partnership Opens Doors

Purpose Found In Faith, Family And Folks

Sam Riley’s life is proof that transformation doesn’t always come quietly.
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Purpose Found In Faith, Family And Folks
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Apr
9
Early College Open House
MNU Campus
8:30 am
to 12:00 pm
Early College Open House
Apr
10
Presidents Honors 2026
Cook Center
6:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Presidents Honors 2026
Apr
11
MNU Percussion Ensemble | Percussion Show 2026
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
7:30 pm
to 9:00 pm
MNU Percussion Ensemble | Percussion Show 2026
Apr
16
MAX Improv 4/16
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
9:00 pm
to 10:30 pm
MAX Improv 4/16

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

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