Fletcher Friedrichsen meets Buford T. Beaver at Homecoming 2013. Fletcher is the son of Adam Friedrichsen SL'08 and Kate (Staiert) Friedrichsen SL'10.

The Buena Vista University National Alumni Association honored four individuals over Homecoming weekend for their service to the university and to society.

BVU senior Tesia Posekany conducted research on plant immunity during her second National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates fellowship at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY during the summer.

Buena Vista University hosted a Unified Sports Day for regional special needs children. Over 65 children participated in 10 different physical activities, some of which included basketball, disk golf and soccer.

At Buena Vista University, our students are leaders of innovation, not just followers. Learn about academic programs at BVU, directly from our students and faculty.

Buena Vista University will hold its 36th annual Founders' Day memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 14 to honor eight deceased individuals who have served the institution as faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, friends, and benefactors.

For people raising money and awareness for childhood cancer, going bald is in style. Some Buena Vista University students and faculty had their heads shaved for a unique fundraiser.

The Buena Vista athletic department is pleased to announce the launch of the new Beaver athletics site. The site has a bold design and includes the ability to showcase larger photos, video highlights, student-athlete bios, camps, facilities and much more.

Buena Vista University has announced its faculty changes for the 2013-14 academic year. The changes include seven new faculty members.

BVU has joined a national network of colleges and universities recognized by the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals for their commitment to making civic engagement and service learning.

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

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has announced that Mike Naig, Class of 2000, has been hired as the new Deputy Secretary for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Buena Vista University's most recent mathematics graduates received some of the highest test scores in the nation, according to results from the Educational Testing Service Major Field Test in Mathematics.

If you will be attending the Iowa State Fair, be sure to check out Buena Vista University's concrete ribbon. The sculpture is BVU's entry in a contest to help promote the Fair's theme, "Happiness Is..."

Kyle Shade, a graphic design major from St. Joseph, Mo., used time lapse photography to capture campus activity. The video was his final project for an Art Foundations class.