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Cedarville Professors Receive 2025 SOCHE Awards

by Serine Warner, Student Public Relations Writer – September 24, 2025

Two Cedarville University professors have been recognized by the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) for their service in higher education.

Two Cedarville University professors have been recognized by the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) for their service in higher education.  

Dr. Justin Cole, associate professor of pharmacy practice, is the recipient of the faculty excellence award, while Professor Eric Mishne, assistant professor of communication, received the campus impact award. SOCHE recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding contributions to academic excellence and student success. The council, an alliance of academic organizations, is dedicated to promoting innovation, opportunity and success in higher education. 

Cole, who also serves as the director of the Center for Pharmacy Innovation, was nominated for his dedication to innovation in pharmaceutical education, both in his teaching and his collaborative work with colleagues. 

ā€œIt is humbling to be recognized among an institution full of accomplished and talented Christian educators. This award motivates me to continue striving for excellence,ā€ Dr. Cole said. 

Mishne, was nominated for his efforts in creating a Christ-centered environment for his students, both in the classroom and through his work with the forensics team. Mishne led Cedarville’s speech and debate team to a national title during the 2024-25 academic year while encouraging the students to compete with excellence for the glory of God. 

ā€œAll the glory for any outcomes of my efforts go to God. My students in the classroom and on the forensics team constantly drive me to be better and to do everything with excellence,ā€ said Mishne. 

These SOCHE awards recognize a fundamental truth of higher education: that the success of academic institutions depends largely on professors like Cole and Mishne, who foster academic growth and support students.  

Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, and professional fields. With 6,384 students, it ranks among Ohio's largest private universities and is recognized by the Wall Street Journal as being among the nation’s top three evangelical universities. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics, and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at .