On Tuesday, April 23, Mid-Atlantic Christian University hosted its annual Honors Chapel, a beloved campus tradition recognizing students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, spiritual leadership, and servant-hearted commitment to the university and the Kingdom of God.
This special chapel is a moment of encouragement, celebration, and reflection on the ways MACU students are growing in knowledge and Christlike character. Faculty, staff, and students gathered together to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their studies, service, and spiritual life.
Key Student Awards Presented:
- Student Body President Recognition: Travis Snell
- Christian Service Award: Travis Snell
- School Spirit Award: Kathryn Pressey
- Christian Character Award: Imanuel Nelson
- Mustang Pride Award: Dakota Jacobsen
- Distinguished Student Awards: Travis Snell & Grace Watkins
- Barbara A. Williams Award for Excellence in Teacher Education: Kolleen Hansley
Academic and Departmental Awards:
- Association of Christian Librarians Research Award: Dalon Arrington
- Biology Department Award: Dalon Arrington
- Youth & Family Ministry Award: Josh Rowland
- Business Administration Department Awards:
- Josiah Collado, Drew Copeland, Bobby Brown, Kathryn Pressey, Jalyn Lee, Geoffrey Wellons, Da’Veon Glenn, Ethan Sheppard, and Camden Riley
- MACU Zondervan Greek Award: Nick Crouse
Athletic & Academic Recognition:
- National All-Academic Award recipients:
- Isabel LaPoe, Dakota Inman, Landen Miller, Terrence Williams, Tyus Williams, Aidan Guise
Graduation Honor Cords:
- TAK Honor Chords (Theta Alpha Kappa – Religious Studies Honor Society):
- Denver Hixenbaugh, Gracie Watkins, Nick Crouse
- Academic Honor Cords:
- Denver Hixenbaugh – Cum Laude
- Gracie Watkins – Cum Laude
- Nick Crouse – Magna Cum Laude
Presentation by Student Life:
The program also included presentations from Student Life to Dr. David King, Professor of Counseling and Chair of the Department of Marketplace Ministry, and a presentation to Garrett “Pop” Lewis, a beloved Admissions Counselor and coach.
Honors Chapel is more than a ceremony’s a testament to MACU’s mission of developing Christian leaders through education and discipleship.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 honorees!
