Buena Vista University has announced that Dr. Susan Donovan, Maureen Heffernan and Daniel Phillips have been named to its Board of Trustees.

Carmen Cuthbert SL'54 was in attendance as Ethan Wilson SL'16, her great-grandson, graduated from Buena Vista University during commencement ceremonies on May 21.

Beth Blankers, associate professor of accounting, was named the 30th recipient of the George Wythe Award, Buena Vista University's highest honor for excellence in teaching, at the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner on May 20.

Buena Vista University has announced that Daniel Phillips has been elected to its Board of Trustees. He has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, serving as a highly successful producer for Piper Jaffrey and UBS before joining Robert W. Baird & Co. as senior vice president for investments in 2013.

Buena Vista University has announced that Maureen Heffernan of Sioux City, Iowa, has been elected to its Board of Trustees. She is a partner with the law firm of Moore, Heffernan, Moeller, Johnson & Meis, L.L.P.

Buena Vista University has announced that Dr. Susan Donovan has been elected to its Board of Trustees. She currently serves as executive vice president at Loyola University Maryland where she oversees administration, advancement, enrollment management and communications, and student development.

An estimated 1,460 faculty, staff, college students and students from Storm Lake Community School District and Storm Lake St. Mary's participated in Buena Vista University's 103nd annual Buenafication Day on April 28, contributing 4,000 hours of community service.

Seven hundred eleven students received their degrees from Buena Vista University during commencement ceremonies on May 21. Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

Six students have been selected to participate in an on-campus question and answer program with Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta during his appearance on campus as the 22nd William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture laureate.

Buena Vista University digital media students have earned several awards at state, regional and national levels. The honors included recognition from the Society for Collegiate Journalists, the Iowa Motion Picture Association and the Society for Professional Journalists.

Members of the Buena Vista University and Storm Lake communities gathered to celebrate BVU's 125th birthday. The festivities concluded with a group photo in front of Victory Arch.

"Randomonium," a talk show produced by seniors Chelsey Goetz and Zachary Schmidt for BVU's University Cable Network, televised its 30th and final episode live from Anderson Auditorium. The show featured an alumni band, and a big question.

More than 35 Buena Vista University students, faculty and staff participated in three Alternative Week of Off-site Learning trips during BVU's 2016 spring break, volunteering their time and service to a variety of people and programs.

Ten Buena Vista University students participated in an Alternative Week of Off-site Learning trip during spring break, enabling them to volunteer their time and service with a focus on training canine companions for those with disabilities in Florida.

Ten Buena Vista University students participated in an Alternative Week of Off-site Learning trip during spring break, enabling them to volunteer their time and service with a focus on environmental conservation and permaculture lifestyle in Las Marias, Puerto Rico.