In an effort to strengthen their workforce and their community, the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress have joined BVU as a Strategic Partner. Through this partnership, employees and their families at Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress can receive educational benefits from BVU.

By partnering with Buena Vista University, Rembrandt Enterprises now offers educational benefits, including discounted tuition, to its employees and their families.

Through a Board of Trustees Opportunity Grant, Professor of Art Mary Mello-Nee hosted a professional development workshop for area educators. The workshop focused on Social Emotional Learning through art.

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District has signed a Strategic Partnership with Buena Vista University. Through this Strategic Partnership, the school district offers educational benefits to 190 employees.

Benefactor's estate gift opens a multitude of opportunities in the arts for BVU students and the community.

In an effort to further enhance their employee benefits, Availa Bank joins BVU as a Strategic Partner. Through this partnership, Availa Bank employees and their families can receive a cost savings on a BVU education.

Total enrollment at Buena Vista University is up five percent from last year, while undergraduate enrollment on the Storm Lake campus has increased six percent.

The “Best Value” category measures BVU’s academic quality as well as the net cost for attendance for students receiving the average level of need-based financial aid. BVU has been named a “Best Value” by the publication eight times in the past decade.

MICA is a non-profit organization that focuses on serving children and families affected by the conditions of poverty. This partnership allows them to extend educational benefits at a reduced cost to their employees and families.

BVU's School of Education, Dr. Brittany Garling, see promising enrollment growth, both on-campus and online.

Through a Strategic Partnership with BVU, Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District strengthens its workforce by offering tuition discounts to its employees and their families.

Recent grad, Victoria Hodge, reflects on her experience moving from California to Iowa to complete her undergraduate degree at BVU.

Carroll Community School District joins BVU as its newest Strategic Partner. This partnership allows CCSD to extend educational benefits at a reduced cost to their employees and families.

To encourage students to uncover new methods and perspectives, BVU's Artist in Residence program brings an artist each year to its Storm Lake campus. This year, 2010 graduate Andre Wagner returns to campus to share his story, his artwork, and his commitment to social justice.

After a 38-year career with BVU, Leanne Valentine is set to retire. In her years here, she helped thousands of students through her work in Financial Assistance.