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Fall 2024 Honor Roll
SBU announces the students named to the university's honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the institution's highest academic standards.
SBU Confers 171 Degrees during the Fall 2024 Commencement
Southwest Baptist University awarded 111 undergraduate degrees and 60 graduate degrees during its winter commencement ceremony, held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
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Southwest Baptist University Announces 2024 Life Beautiful Award Winners
Southwest Baptist University is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Life Beautiful Award, the highest honor bestowed upon faculty and staff members who exemplify Christ-like behavior, actively engage in their church and community, strive for excellence in their work, and selflessly serve others through their roles at SBU.
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SBU Partners with Niche on Direct Admissions
SBU is excited to announce a partnership with Niche and its Direct Admissions program as an innovative way to provide real-time acceptance and scholarship offers to students. Based on the information in their Niche Profile, high school seniors who meet the criteria for enrolling will immediately be notified that SBU wants them to join its incoming class.
Fall Commencement 2025 to be held Friday
Southwest Baptist University will be awarding degrees to graduating students during three commencement ceremonies -- on Friday, December 13, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
SBU Physical Therapy Accreditation Reaffirmed
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) recently announced its reaffirmation of its accreditation of Southwest Baptist University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program for the next 10 years. The reaffirmation took effect October 29, 2024.
SBU's Annual Festival of Christmas
The 44th annual Festival of Christmas, presented by Southwest Baptist University and Community Outreach Ministries, will take place at 6 p.m., Sunday, December 8, in Pike Auditorium on SBU's Bolivar campus.
Board of Trustees Approves New Programs, KPIs
Southwest Baptist University's Board of Trustees held their semiannual meeting on October 22, 2024, on SBU's campus. The Trustees made several key decisions during the afternoon business sessions.