Cornerstone University students, faculty, and staff welcomed the 2024-25 academic year with wholehearted worship led by a special faculty and staff worship band and prayer during the semester’s first chapel on August 28. Worship leaders included Dr. Jeffery Degner, dean of the School of Business & Innovation; Dr. Misty Emmons, dean of the School of Health, Science & Technology; Tate Radaz, executive director of Spiritual Formation & Christian Community; Kimberly Meiste, executive director of enrollment operations; Frank Russell, director of online and graduate advising; and Sam Karel, assistant resident director. Greeting returning students, transfer students, and the incoming Class of 2028, Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, president of Cornerstone, gave a message on the topic of legacy based on Hebrews 12:1-2.