Merchant appeared alongside WHO meteorologist Jeriann Ritter and beloved mascot Buford T. Beaver to deliver a chilly fall forecast in Des Moines.

BVU faculty are passionate enough about their fields, that they spend much of their free time pursuing research and professional development opportunities around the world. For the 2018-2019 school year, several faculty members are bringing new knowledge and personal experiences to their classrooms.

The initiative comprises a network of colleges and universities committed to encouraging and highlighting the work of student affairs in making civic learning and democratic engagement a part of every student’s college education.

For BVU students, Education for Service happens year-round, not just when class is in session. Two students, Abigail Ross and Megan Wassom, were both called to Haiti this summer to serve, but for unique reasons.

Buena Vista University has risen to the seventh best value school among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Best Colleges rankings, soaring eight spots from last year.

Tollefson, professor emeritus, taught religion and philosophy at Buena Vista College for 32 years. His tenure spanned three decades and three Buena Vista presidents.

Game Day interns assist with various activities during the fall football season that include arranging press boxes, delivering game information to media, and recording player and coach interviews.

The Tornado colors promoting college degrees were worn by more than 200 kindergarten students on the first Friday of the school year, which happened to be the first of many High Five Fridays at Storm Lake Elementary School.

The Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute is an advanced study of entrepreneurship that includes entrepreneurial simulation, seminars with business and community leaders, and networking and mentoring to enhance understanding of entrepreneurship opportunities in Iowa.

Senior quarterback Cole Miller and sophomore wideout Eric Pacheco accounted for a handful of big plays, including a 46-yard touchdown with just less than two minutes remaining.

Fifteen S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) scholars hit the ground running upon their August arrival on campus as freshmen. The group is pioneering a new, large-scale scholarship program at Buena Vista University.

Ten Education for Service scholars hit the ground running upon their August arrival on campus as freshmen. The group is pioneering a new, large-scale scholarship program at Buena Vista University.

The university welcomes 14 new faculty members for the upcoming academic year.

New students moved onto campus during Welcome Weekend activities in August. They were welcomed to campus by other students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and made the traditional procession through Victory Arch.

All new students will now sign pages of one book, representing their commitment to BVU ideals and shared mission, vision, and values. They will also receive a Convocation Coin.