A Few Words from Alumni
“I really appreciate the education I received at SBU. Not only do I value the skills I learned but also the friendships I made.” Jodee (McDonald) Bailey
“God has been so good to me, and I am so thankful for my time spent at SBU. I am not sure if I ever told you thanks for the great college experience, so THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. “ Jody Crowe
“Thanks for all your hard work and for the strong values SBU still stands for.” Cindy Routh
“I want you to know that I sincerely enjoyed being in all my business classes at SBU.” Mitchell Eliason
“I immensely enjoyed my classes during my time at SBU …” DeAnna Oursbourn
“I am so thankful for the education I received as part of the College of Business and Computer Science…but more importantly, I am thankful for the wonderful friendships I made with my fellow classmates and professors…. You impacted my life so much and definitely inspire me to shape up and be a better person.” Julie Dieterle
“Thank you all for taking time to teach me what I now use each and every day. I hope that one day I will be invited back to SBU to do what I do best, give advice on what to do and not do.” Dan Glass
“Time has really flown since my college days at SBU. I am truly thankful for the education and friendships I gained at SBU. God has greatly blessed me.” Mark Ester
“You and the Business Department were a part of who I am today. Thank you! You challenged me to pursue more than I every thought possible, and you pushed me out of my comfort zone. I know now that this was a good thing.” Karen Surratt Newell
“I am pleased that God continues to bless SBU, which blessed me so richly; I look forward to a visit in the future to witness everything that He has accomplished.” James Halliday
“I’m so thankful for the education I received at Southwest Baptist University—academically but also spiritually. I truly believe I would not be the person I am today had I chosen a secular school. My values were solidified in those years rather than shaken as they were for so many of my friends at ... public universities. I left SBU believing that there was nothing beyond my grasp and that I could literally do anything I set my mind to. Thank you. I truly credit SBU for the person I am today. I think of SBU and of many of my professors individually more than you will ever know.” Lisa L. (Bacon) Masters (1987)
“Remember to tell your students to enjoy their time at SBU because they won’t have that kind of freedom again until they’re in some retirement village. Thank you for everything I learned there.” Nathan Lewis
“I have been meaning to write and tell you and the rest of the faculty in the Business Department at SBU how much I appreciate their dedication to the students. I will be receiving my MBA in December from [a state institution] and haven’t found any professors who were as professional or as dedicated to their students as those at SBU. The quality is great, but I miss the Christian examples that the professors at SBU set and the desire for teaching they displayed. I thank you.” Terrie Parsley
“I have been blessed to be making 6 figures the past three years! I owe it to my education at SBU and to my Lord and Savior, who has continued to bless me. Thank you so much for your teachings and for impacting my life. I absolutely loved your classes.” Tammy “Allison” Hensley
“If there is ever anything I can do to help with the College of Business, please let me know. I miss my involvement with SBU and in giving the students a glimpse of the world beyond college. I loved my time there, and I learned so much. Thank you.” Kelli (Wasson) Snyder
“I occasionally check out the SBU website and am amazed at all of the changes. I thought it was perfect when I was there. Thanks.” Tracy Davis-Green
“I am extremely blessed, and I thank you for all you did to contribute to my life. I was excited to know that my favorite professors are still at SBU inspiring others just like me. I remember my times at SBU fondly and thought you would like to know that you inspired and motivated me in my studies. Your optimism and practical teaching stayed with me and helped me as I interviewed for various jobs and also as I started my career in the financial industry. “ Rachel S. (Parker) Chapmen
“I want to thank you for all the great teachings while I was at SBU. I consider it a privilege to have had such excellent professors.” Andrea Henry-Waller
“I just completed my 10th year with TV Guide and the experience has given me many unique and enjoyable opportunities. I know my education from the College of Business at SBU has prepared me for this career and much more, and I look back fondly on my time at SBU.” Kenneth Thompson (1990)
“I am proud to be a graduate of Southwest Baptist University’s College of Business and believe both my life and career have been enriched from my experiences there. “ Chris McBratney
“I continue to look back on my time at SBU and especially the College of Business as some of the greatest developmental times in my life. I owe you a huge debt of gratitude for molding me into who I am today. For that I am forever grateful.” Marcus Holden
“I find that I miss SBU a lot since I left. I would like to thank you for all that you taught me during my time there. I have used so much of it to my advantage and know that the knowledge that you taught me has helped me to be successful in my businesses.” John O. Schroeder