Siebens Forum Remodeling in Progress
See photos: the remodeling of the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum is in full swing. The renovation is driven by the priorities of BVU students.
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Educators, let BVU help you take your own students even higher. Our top-rated education programs include advanced degrees in special education, mental health counseling, and teaching English as a second language.
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Academics at BVU"It's a great feeling knowing that someone who I look up to, and has given me so much confidence, truly believes in my abilities."
Life in Storm Lake
Stunning beauty surrounds our bustling campus. Need a respite from your busy schedule of student activities, athletics, and engaging classes? Calm your mind on a paddle board, grab a coffee and relax on our lush lawn with a new friend, or take a spin on a pair of ice skates from the rec house.
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With BVU in their corner, nearly all the Class of 2017 landed in a job or graduate school within six months after graduation. That's right, just about everyone. There aren't many sure bets in life, but a BVU degree keeps bucking that trend.
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With an education that's affordable, practical, and personal, you can confidently flip the impossible into a reality. Whether your goals reach near or far, whether you're just starting out or reinventing it all from the ground up—we'll take the leap with you.
News
BVU Names New Director of the Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Resource Management
Meiners graduated from BVU in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He also holds a master’s degree in public policy from Liberty University.
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Lifelong competitor? Total rookie? There's a place for you in the BVU athletics family. With student-athletes making up one-third of our student body, you'll either be competing or cheering for one of our 19 NCAA teams. We also offer intramural sports and fitness training options for athletes at any level.
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