Students, faculty, and staff challenged assumptions, broadened themselves and one another in empathy and understanding, and kept everyone full while savoring delightful delicacies that spanned the globe.

The Society for Collegiate Journalists has recognized Olivia Wieseler with a top honor. She has served in leadership roles and consistently delivered editorial content for BVTV, the campus television station, and The Tack, BVU’s online newspaper organization.

BVU was honored by the Iowa Lakes Corridor Corporation during the organization’s Annual Business Recognition Luncheon, in recognition of the University's many achievements in the last year.

As Corgan Petersen prepares for his Schaller Chapel group finale on Sunday, he reflects on BVU opportunities that have taken him in song to Hawaii, New York City, New Orleans, and, soon, to Costa Rica.

Buena Vista University has earned the Gold Seal from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement. In the 2018 election, student voting on campus increased nearly 13 percent.

Joe Thede, a criminology and criminal justice major, is thankful for time with the Beaver football team and the Iowa Army National Guard.

On the annual Unified Sports Day, Special Olympics Iowa athletes participated in a variety of fun activities with BVU coaches, staff, faculty, and students.

Daily events, discussions, and a life-size board game highlight Diversity & Inclusion Week on the Buena Vista University campus. The multitude of programs and gatherings have been organized by BVU’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion.

Two new faces direct the fortunes of the Buena Vista University basketball programs this season. David Wells is a 40-year-old rookie head coach piloting the women’s basketball team. Trevor Johnson, 28, enters his rookie campaign as head coach for the Beavers men’s squad.

The play follows the fictional Galvan family, which moved from northern Mexico to the United States, only to return to Mexico due to financial hardships. Performances take place Nov. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium.

Enrollment gains, $11 million in physical improvements, and the power of positive thinking have changed the trajectory and culture at the Cardinal of Eldon Community School District.

Canyon “Moose” Hopkins passed away on Oct. 24, ending a courageous battle against Stage 4 Soft Tissue Sarcoma-Synovial. One-hundred-fifty classmates, faculty, and friends joined the Hopkins family in honoring him with a vigil in Schaller Memorial Chapel.

A message from President Merchant to the campus community. We extend our prayers, thoughts, and love to the family of Canyon “Moose” Hopkins.

As the winner of the BVU’s J. Leslie Rollins Fellowship, Ida Rogers-Ferguson traveled to Scotland and found herself directing a lesson on a dormant volcano in the middle of Edinburgh.

Ella Wiebusch combines soccer, academic travel, and internships into a winning college experience, one that she will continue while working toward her BVU master's degree.