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January 23, 2020

Students experience a variety of sports marketing opportunities with a trip to Arizona over J-Term.

January Interim sees Beavers tracking Wolves in Minnesota, Coyotes in Phoenix

Students had the experience of a lifetime throughout a variety of January Interim courses including a biology-based zombie apocalypse, a wilderness internship in Minnesota, and a sports marketing trip to Arizona.

January 22, 2020

Josh Cue looks on as BVU's soccer and volleyball teams conclude a workout.

Leader Finds Strength in BVU Athletics

Workouts are tailored for each student-athlete's needs by the director of athletic performance.

January 17, 2020

Dr. Bethany Larson, Professor of Theatre, sits with students over J-Term.

Playmaking, Broadcasting, Spellcasting, Oh My!

January Interim at Buena Vista University offers a window for students, faculty, staff to explore. The adventures include theatre, broadcasting and numerous travel opportunities.

January 15, 2020

BVU Honors Institute Innovation Fellows Eye Global Work Experiences

Four BVU students have been awarded $5,000 to follow their research, scholarship, and creative curiosity. Four more students will earn additional awards this spring.

January 10, 2020

School of Education Serves Up Assistance to Storm Lake Elementary School

Students and faculty from BVU's School of Education presented funds to help pay for school lunches at Storm Lake Elementary School. The funds came from a silent auction held on campus.

January 8, 2020

Five BVU Students Heading to Washington, D.C., for Semester Internships

Five Buena Vista University students will spend a semester in the nation’s capital as part of the University’s partnership with The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars. BVU students of all majors have taken part in the center's internships the past two decades.

January 6, 2020

URMED Interns Launch Medical Career Exploration at White-Coat Ceremony

BVU's Undergraduate Rural Medicine Education and Development program begins its 12th campaign in service with local hospitals. The program has helped dozens of students prepare for careers as family practice physicians, specialists, nurses, physician assistants, and more.

December 20, 2019

Looking Back on 2019

The last year was filled with academic exploration, student and faculty success, and fun on campus. Join us as we look back on the highlights of 2019 at Buena Vista University.

December 13, 2019

Convenience of BVU’s Online Classes Help Keep Busy Dad Home

Online coursework allowed Heath Richter to complete his master’s degree in BVU’s organizational leadership program. After three military deployments, the Black Hills Energy supervisor is grateful more for time with family.

December 5, 2019

Alliant Energy Foundation Boosts BV Buddies

The mentoring program has received a $1,500 grant to support its initiatives within the community. BV Buddies matches BVU students with middle school youths in the community throughout the academic year.

December 4, 2019

Beavers Show Commitment During First Giving Tuesday Effort

More than $20,000 was contributed by benefactors to Buena Vista University teams and programs on Giving Tuesday, which BVU joined for the first time.

December 3, 2019

Beavers Celebrate at the All-Campus Christmas Dinner

The evening was full of carols, laughter, and a delicious meal served to students by BVU faculty, staff, and administration. Dressed in their holiday best, students gathered with beloved mascot Buford T. Beaver for photos.

November 26, 2019

BVU Alumna in Residence Steps Up Her Game

Jana (Timmerman) Morrissey, a 2017 graduate, served as an “Alum in Residence” on campus. She spent time speaking to students in the Office of Career and Leadership Development and helped the dance team with routines she had choreographed.

November 22, 2019

BVU Life Trustee Remains Bullish On Beavers

High school students throughout Iowa, across the nation, and beyond our borders, have felt the impact of Bernie Saggau’s leadership for decades. He’s also been a positive force for his alma mater and remains so as a Sir John Marks Templeton award recipient.

November 21, 2019

BVU Senior ‘Shreds’ With First Album

Job Saunders played, recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced everything heard in the new album recorded at Lage Communications Center. The senior music production major manages the recording studio, serves as audio director for KBVU Radio, and sound engineer for BVTV.

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