Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been privileged to be led by amazing educators, compassionate servants, and Christ-like mentors.

Each contributed to the living history of MVNU. Each made sacrifices to continue weaving the fabric of an institution that literally began in the middle of a cornfield.

Today, MVNU stands as one of the premier Christian universities in Ohio and the Midwest, largely due to the guiding, shaping, and leading hands of these visionary presidents.

Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks 1989-2006	Dr. William Prince 1980-1989
Dr. L. Guy Nees 1975-1980	Dr. John A. Knight 1972-1975
Dr. Stephen W. Nease 1966-1972