As Dr. Joel Berrien settles into his role as BVU's Senior Director for Diversity & Inclusion, his sights are set on on implementing new initiatives that will benefit students, employees, and the Storm Lake community.

Students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Buena Vista University for their academic excellence.

Prior to Commencement, Stacey Brown had some big news to share with her daughter Shayla, who was set to receive her diploma with the BVU Class of 2020.

Century 21 The Professional Group of Storm Lake is strengthening its organization through a Strategic Partnership with Buena Vista University.

The Foundry, a site established in downtown Storm Lake through The Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, celebrated its grand opening by welcoming Governor Kim Reynolds and benefactors Donald and Charlene Lamberti to the ribbon cutting.

Brayden Collins, a 2021 BVU graduate, reflects on his time at BVU, which culminated in his commissioning to Second Lieutenant in the Iowa Army National Guard.

1965 graduate, Cornelius Pigott, returns to campus from California to watch his daughter Kindra Franzen graduate. Pigott received an unexpected special recognition of his own during the Commencement ceremony.

With a 4+1 admissions partnership between BVU and Drake University, students can earn an undergraduate degree from BVU plus a master's degree from Drake in just 5 years, saving students time and money.

Keith Schmidt, whose time at BVU spans 35 years, filled multiple roles with the Beavers from coaching to facilities management. Schmidt ends his career at BVU with an honor reserved for the top BVU staff member each year.

Grant funding offered through a Strategic Partnership makes a BVU education more accessible, allowing Ag Parters employees and families the chance to build their careers and communities.

In becoming a Strategic Partner with BVU, employees (and their families) of the Chamber and Development Council of Crawford County receive grant funding to lower education costs while enrolled at BVU.

Joan S. Canty will provide strategic direction, vision, and executive management to all development and BVU alumni operations. She will endeavor to secure and expand external support for BVU through capital campaigns, annual giving, and planned giving activities.

Through a sabbatical and professional development opportunities presented to him as winner of the Wythe Award, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dr. Welsey S. Beckwith, commits to increasing lab experience for BVU students.

BVU strengthens community ties through a Strategic Partnership with the Storm Lake Community School District. Through this partnership, SLCSD employees, their spouses, and dependents can receive educational benefits.

Mother’s Day coincided with the second of three graduation ceremonies held during an historic weekend on the BVU campus in Storm Lake.