Five professors and one staff member retired from Mount Vernon Nazarene University this year. 

Jim Harriman, assistant professor of accounting, retired from his position after 10 years. Prior to his work at MVNU, Harriman was a manager at Huntington Bank for 28 years and taught on the college level for 29 years.

John Nielson, associate professor of religion, retired from his position after 11 years. In addition to his work at MVNU, Nielson pastored and taught at numerous churches and universities throughout the U.S. and around the world, including European Nazarene College in Switzerland and Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in the Philippines. He published several writings and received multiple pastoral and academic awards.

Margaret Britt, professor of human resources, retired from her position after 12 years. Before and during her time at MVNU, Britt held numerous teaching positions. Several of her academic papers are published and she received multiple teaching awards from MVNU and other organizations.

Karen Boyd, associate professor of social work, retired from her position after 28 years. Prior to her work at MVNU, Boyd was active in her field for 10 years. She published articles and other writings in magazines, journals, and books. She has received numerous awards for her work as a social worker and as a professor.

Wayne Yerxa, professor of business, retired from his position after 30 years. In addition to his work at MVNU, Yerxa has worked as both a pastor and as an employee in the business world.

Keith Magee, supervisor of building maintenance, retired from his position after 31 years.

--Mount Vernon Nazarene University