Some 407 members of the historic BVU class reunited nearly one year after they were scheduled to participate in their graduation ceremony.

Resilience continues to define Buena Vista University's Class of 2021, as 366 undergraduate diplomas were awarded on a chilly May day.

Nora (Seda) Krieger, a 2014 BVU grad, was recently recognized as an Educator of the Year by the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Krieger, who started her career at Storm Lake Elementary School, teaches English Language Learners at Capitol View Elementary School in Des Moines.

Council Bluffs Community School District becomes Strategic Partner with BVU, enabling it to offer educational benefits like discounted tuition to employees, their spouses, and dependents.

Dr. Jesse Ulrich will serve as Iowa Central Community College's newest President. Ulrich graduated from ICCC with an associate degree and then went on to complete his bachelor's degree from BVU in 2005.

Clay Central-Everly Schools employees can now receive educational benefits, such as discounted tuition, through a Strategic Partnership with BVU.

Jane's Closet, a space in Swope Hall on BVU's campus, now serves foster families by offering clothing and personal care items free of charge. Jane's Closet is run by members of the Student Association of Social Workers.

BVU Lake Creek, Siebens School of Business serve as conduits for work in golf industry, a portion of 200 internships and experiential learning opportunities completed by Beavers annually.

Olivia Larsen, a student-athlete who competes on both the Beavers women's basketball and softball teams, earned the American Rivers Conference Defensive Player of the Year for her performance this year on the women's basketball team.

Karole Iraheta, a dual-language speaker, helped Buena Vista County Emergency Management during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic by providing translation assistance among patients and clinical staff. Iraheta is one of four BVU students to help at such clinics.

Busy is a word engrained in Khamedriah Grimes' vocabulary. The junior is involved in at least eight organizations on campus with a goal of helping others both here at BVU and in the future.

As a Strategic Partner of BVU, St. Malachy Catholic School can offer educational benefits to their employees and their spouses and dependents.

Sophomore wrestler, Axel Hernandez, stays focused on his goal of becoming an engineer with the help of his family in Texas and the staff at BVU.

Drawn to BVU for wrestling, Caleb Eggleston also stays active doing other things he loves, like training a colt on the Agricultural Experiment Station.

Adrienne Haynes, businesswoman and 2010 BVU graduate, prepares addresses for Commencement. Haynes will speak at three separate ceremonies honoring both the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021.