Meet the Beavers
Real students and graduates across every college — from the sciences to education to the arts — share what BVU made possible.
"I chose BVU for the small community and it felt like home. Everyone cares for you and knows you by name. I’m not just a number at BVU. The community and university blends so well together. I’ve gotten many opportunities outside of BVU in the Storm Lake community."
"Being a BVU Beaver is about community and friendships. The experiences I had in the classroom and through athletics taught me how to lead, collaborate, and step outside my comfort zone. Those lessons continue to shape my career as a Special Agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation."
“I love the family atmosphere that BVU brings. It makes the distance of being away from home feel so much easier!”
“From the classroom to the court, from the campus jobs to Argentina adventures, these years shaped me in ways I’ll always carry with me. So thankful for every moment”
"BVU is not a good place to go to blend in, it's a place to try to stand out. And that really resonated with me, and that's stuck with me my whole life, and has served me well." Founder and owner of High Country Search Group
"I believe that to whom much is given, much is required, and that was reinforced when I came to BVU. The level of involvement I had in student organizations has carried over into my career, where I'm actively involved in the business community in Kansas City." Attorney and civic leader in Kansas City who owns and serves as Managing Partner for SEED Law LLC.
"I got to know all the kids. Sometimes I was kind of the borrowed parent because theirs weren't there. To have that association with them gives you a great sense of pride." Today, he remains deeply connected to his alma mater, funding and championing the Dennis Young Indoor Track & Field Classic each January while serving as a Steering Committee member and leading donor for BVU's Building Champions Campaign.
"I hope people remember me as a true Beaver, someone who loved the program, loved the University, and will always support future Beavers."
“Coming from a small town, I really value the culture here because you get to know everyone and always see familiar faces around campus”