Science Internship in China Yields Greater Career Focus for BVU Junior

October 07, 2008
BVU junior Alyssa Hudnall spent six weeks in China working in the laboratory of Dr. Jin-Qiu Zhou, an internationally recognized biochemist.

Football Tops Wartburg, Moves to Top of IIAC

October 04, 2008
The Buena Vista defense came up big late in the game to help send the Beavers to a thrilling 26-21 Homecoming victory over No.22 Wartburg College on Saturday afternoon.

Four Honored by Alumni Association

October 04, 2008
Buena Vista University honored four individuals over Homecoming weekend for their service to the university and to society.

BVU Restructures Professional & Online Studies Program

October 03, 2008
BVU has created three regional director positions in the Professional & Online Studies Program to provide additional managerial oversight of a program that has seen steady growth for over 30 years.

Women’s Basketball to Play Exhibition Game Against ISU

October 03, 2008
Prior to the official start of the 2008-09 season, the Buena Vista women's basketball team will take its game to Hilton Coliseum and tip-off with Iowa State University on Nov. 2.

Second City Sparks BVU Student's Love of Comedy

September 29, 2008
Everyone enjoys a good laugh. BVU sophomore Noel Hoffman has a passion for making people laugh, and honed her skills this past summer at the Adult Immersion Program at Second City in Chicago.

Volunteer Teams Selected for BVU Community Campaign

September 16, 2008
Volunteer teams for the 2008-09 Community Campaign for Buena Vista University have been announced by co-chairs Tracee Dierenfield and Chris Rasmussen.

BVU Alum Featured at Democratic National Convention

August 26, 2008
Richard B. Peters, a 2001 BVU alumnus, has a role in this week's Democratic National Convention, which will feature a video he produced titled "Why I'm a Democrat in 2008."

BVU Ranked Among America’s Best Colleges

August 25, 2008
Buena Vista University has been named a top school in the U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" publication.

Local Leaders Head BVU Community Campaign

August 25, 2008
Buena Vista University has announced that Tracee Dierenfield of MetaBank and Chris Rasmussen of Rasmussen Ford will be the co-chairs for its 2008 Community Campaign which kicks off on Sept. 24.

Beavers Hit Practice Gridiron for 2008 Season

August 14, 2008
Under ideal weather conditions, the Buena Vista football team opened its 2008 fall practice schedule with 95 players reporting.

Faculty Changes, Promotions at Buena Vista University

August 07, 2008
Five new faculty members will join Buena Vista University this fall, according to Dr. David R. Evans, vice president for academic affairs/dean of faculty.

BVU to Honor Nine at Annual Founders' Day Event

August 05, 2008
Buena Vista University will hold its 31st annual Founders' Day program on Aug. 23 to honor nine deceased individuals who have served the institution as faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and friends and benefactors.

BVU Signs Agreement With Iowa Lakes Community College

July 31, 2008
An agreement was signed by Iowa Lakes Community College and Buena Vista University that ensures an easier academic transition for students at Iowa Lakes.

Muslim Scholar to Visit BVU For Six Weeks

July 28, 2008
BVU students will have a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of today's Muslim world this fall when a visiting scholar from Israel is on the Buena Vista University campus for six weeks.

BVU Introduces Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree

July 21, 2008
BVU has introduced a new degree program, Bachelor of Applied Studies, designed to meet the needs of graduates of community colleges and other accredited institutions who have completed approved associate degrees.

Former SID Nick Huber Passes Away

July 19, 2008
Nick Huber, who served as BVU sports information director from 2004-2007, passed away on the morning of July 19th at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

BVU Student Wins Watershed Grant

July 02, 2008
BVU student Todd Wical has been awarded a grant from the Raccoon River Watershed Association to expand his research on the impact of pollution in tributaries of the river.

BVU Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees

June 27, 2008
Buena Vista University has announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2008. The inductees will be honored at halftime of the BVU football game versus UW-Platteville on September 6 and will also be recognized at a banquet later that evening.

Record Number of BVU Students to Study Abroad

June 25, 2008
Reflecting a growing emphasis on international academic experiences, a record number of Buena Vista University students will be studying abroad during the 2008 fall semester.

Professors' Middle East Trip Will Aid Classroom Learning

June 23, 2008
Four Buena Vista University professors are spending the early part of July in Israel and Egypt on a trip that will broaden their field of knowledge in their academic specialties.

Smoking Prohibited on BVU Campus

June 21, 2008
In compliance with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act, smoking is prohibited on the Storm Lake campus as well as BVU’s Professional & Online Studies locations.

BVU Volunteers Help with Tornado Cleanup

June 12, 2008
A group of 16 volunteers from Buena Vista University (BVU) found the devastation incredible as they pitched in for a day to help with the cleanup from the tornado that ravaged Parkersburg, Iowa on May 25.

Williams Receives Education for Service Award

June 06, 2008
Leon Williams, director of intercultural programs at BVU, was honored for his dedication and commitment as a role model for the BVU community.

BVU Science Students Selected for Summer Programs

May 30, 2008
Eleven Buena Vista University science students have been accepted for competitive summer research programs, including four for on-campus research projects and others who will study at major research institutions in the region.

Ullerich Honored With Wythe Award

May 19, 2008
Dr. Stan Ullerich, professor of economics and dean of the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business, received BVU's prestigious George Wythe Award for Teaching Excellence.

BVU Alum Helps Babies Boom in Tulip Town

May 16, 2008
BVU Alum Dr. Lisa Shepherd has overseen a record number of births in Orange City, Iowa.

Four BVU students selected for Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

May 02, 2008
The students will participate in advanced study of entrepreneurship, including an entrepreneurial simulation and seminars with successful entrepreneurs and business and community leaders.

Men's Basketball Team Helps Inspire 8th Graders

April 30, 2008
Several BVU basketball players worked on a science activity and spent time with a group of 8th graders from Fort Dodge who visited campus.

BVU Students Help Third Graders Learn About Science

April 28, 2008
A group of BVU students recently gave third graders from Alta the chance to take part in a hands-on and interactive learning activity - dissecting frogs.

BVU Alum Leads Jazz Band to State Championship

April 17, 2008
Ryan Rager, a Buena Vista University graduate, was hired last summer to lead the South O'Brien High School band program. Less than a year later, they brought home the state jazz championship.

BVU Student Faces Academic Dilemma

April 14, 2008
Not only does Sandra Smith have the acting chops for a show like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," she has the academic background to research and write it. Someday, she may get her chance to do both.

Spring Break was a Time of Service for 27 Students

April 04, 2008
During this Spring Break, 27 BVU students traveled to distant places - Mexico, San Francisco and Jamaica - for an alternative spring break program to work on service projects to help people are who are less fortunate.

BVU Celebrates Academic Success at Scholar's Day

April 02, 2008
Buena Vista University will celebrate its fourth annual Scholars Day from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 18. The event showcases BVU students' academic work in a welcoming, interactive and intellectually engaging environment.

Longtime BVU Softball Pitching Coach Passes Away

March 20, 2008
Rusty Mohler, who retired as pitching coach of the Buena Vista softball team following last season, has died. Mohler had served as pitching coach for the Beavers under Marge Willadsen since 1982.

Student's Hollywood Internship Brings Dream to Life

March 16, 2008
Buena Vista University senior Matt Clark has been developing a passion for making films since he was five years old. This January he spent three weeks at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, Calif. getting a firsthand look at how the professionals produce movies.

Beavers Fall to Washington in Overtime

March 15, 2008
Matt Cleveland buried a three-pointer with a man in his face with 0.8 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime tied at 71-71, but Washington University managed to edge the Buena Vista men's basketball team, 89-77.

Beaver Basketball Headed to the Sweet Sixteen

March 08, 2008
The Buena Vista men's basketball team used a strong second half to hold off ninth-ranked UW-Stevens Point on Saturday night, 54-53. The win sends the Beavers to their third Sweet Sixteen in school history, and first since 2003.

Beavers Win 72-70 NCAA Tournament Thriller

March 07, 2008
Senior Rahn Franklin made 5-of-8 free throws over the game's final 1:36, including two key ones with nine seconds left in regulation to extend the BVU lead to 72-68. From there, the Beavers hung on to hold off St. Thomas (23-5), 72-70 in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday night.

BVU Student Interns at Two National Magazines

March 06, 2008
If you're a college media studies student wanting to see what it's like to work on a major magazine, nothing could be much better than having internships at two national publications within a one-year time span. That's what happened to Justin Winkelman.

Men's Basketball Earns Spot in NCAA Tournament

March 03, 2008
The Buena Vista men's basketball team will be making its eighth appearance into the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament as it has earned an at-large bid into this year's Tournament. The Beavers will open play this Friday in St. Paul, Minn., when they face St. Thomas University.

2008 Baseball Preview

February 29, 2008
A mixture of new and young players, along with an experienced returning core, will get set to step foot on the baseball field in 2008 for head coach Steve Eddie and his staff.

Costa Rica Was a Real-World Lab for BVU students

February 28, 2008
For 20 Buena Vista University students, a three-week trip to Costa Rica in January was an opportunity to earn academic credit while being fully immersed in the country's ecology, language and culture.

BVU Announces Finalists for Wythe Award

February 26, 2008
Four professors have been selected as finalists for the 2008 George Wythe Award for excellence in teaching at Buena Vista University.

Beavers Win Thriller to Capture Conference Title

February 23, 2008
The Buena Vista men's basketball team won a thrilling game over Loras College on Saturday night. The win also gave the Beavers the Iowa Conference regular season championship.

Dr. David R. Evans named VP for Academic Affairs

February 21, 2008
Buena Vista University has selected Dr. David R. Evans as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. Evans has been Dean of the Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University since 2005.

Heather Noll Named New BVU Head Volleyball Coach

February 20, 2008
Buena Vista Director of Athletics Jan Travis has announced that Heather Noll has been hired as the next head volleyball coach for the Beavers. Noll will begin recruiting immediately and will be on campus periodically until August 1.

BVU Students Win College Media Awards

February 19, 2008
Buena Vista University media students and organizations won several awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association convention in Des Moines. All three BVU media organizations brought home multiple awards.

Bedell to Speak at 2008 BVU Commencement

February 14, 2008
Tom Bedell, entrepreneur, businessman and chairman of Pure Fishing, has been named commencement speaker for the Buena Vista University Class of 2008. Bedell will speak at BVU's commencement ceremony on May 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Siebens Fieldhouse.

BVU Job Summit Expands to Week-Long Event

February 08, 2008
Each February, Buena Vista University invites businesses and organizations to campus for the annual Job Summit. The event is one of the premier opportunities students have to increase their career and job opportunities without having to leave campus. And it's about to get even bigger.

Student Explores Research at CDC Internship

February 05, 2008
When you are a biology student, seeing firsthand some of the national research on life-threatening infectious diseases can make quite an impression. That's what Laura Czyzewicz did during her internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cole Promoted to Wrestling Head Coach

January 30, 2008
Buena Vista Director of Athletics Jan Travis has announced that current assistant wrestling coach, Sevond Cole, will be promoted to head coach following the conclusion of this season. Cole will replace Mark Schwab who announced his resignation effective May 31, 2008.

NASA Internship Reinforces Her Career Choice

January 28, 2008
"My passion for my chosen profession is stronger than ever," said Buena Vista University junior Danielle Hemingson after completing an internship at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston in January.

Muhlbauer Earns IIAC Female Athlete of the Week Honors

January 14, 2008
Buena Vista sophomore Margo Muhlbauer has been named the Iowa Conference Female Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon, marking the second time this season she has received such accolades.