Dr. Brenita Nicholas-Edwards
Professor of Intercultural Studies
Contact Information
School of Christian Ministry
740-392-6868 Ext. 3704Email Dr. Nicholas-Edwards
In The News
HLC reaffirms MVNU’s accreditation
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Dr. Henry W. Spaulding II, president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, proudly announces the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed the university’s accreditation. The next review process will take place in 2028-2029.
Professional Experience:
- Director of Regional Operations, 2011-2013
Bethany Global Services, Grand Rapids, MI - Adjunct Instructor and Fulltime Doctoral, 2010-2011
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - Associate Professor of Social Work, 1995-2010
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, OH - Clinical Social Worker, 1993-1995
Horizons Mental Health Center, Hutchinson, KS
- President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2005-2006
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, Ohio - Fulbright Grant, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC
Grant funded 12-months of qualitative field work and semi-structured interviews exploring the needs, networks (the creation and use of social capital), and resiliencies among Romanian street children in Bucharest, Romania. - Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor's Society, May 2012 (doctoral studies) and May 1993 (graduate studies)
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy International Social Work, Social Development, and Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (2011)
- Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (1993)
- B.S. in Social Work, Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois (1991)