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SBU Faculty Analyze CrowdStrike Software Failure
Southwest Baptist University has long been a leader in Cybersecurity, Business, and Computer Science education. SBU boasts one of three ABET-accredited Cybersecurity programs among schools in the Council for Christian College and Universities (CCCU). SBU faculty observed the CrowdStrike incident and analyzed it, and have shared their thoughts below on possible preventive measures, response strategies, prevalence of such risks, educational preparation, and a Christian perspective on cybersecurity.
New Agreement Offers Discounted Programs for Missouri Highway Patrol
Southwest Baptist University and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have announced a sweeping agreement to give expanded educational opportunities to troopers and others serving in the department.
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SBU Partners with Mission University on Health Education
Southwest Baptist University and Mission University have announced a new partnership that will expand nursing and health sciences opportunities for Mission students through SBU's Mercy College of Health Professions.
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SBU CIS seniors present projects for 2023-2024
Southwest Baptist University's Division of Computing and Mathematics recently had 18 computing seniors work on and present five projects sponsored by several leading companies and organizations, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank.
New Cyber Defense Solution Strengthens SBU Security
Southwest Baptist University (SBU), a Christian liberal arts university with campuses online and in Bolivar, Springfield, Salem, and Mountain View, Missouri, announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with Dynamic Campus to include advanced cybersecurity and regulatory compliance support services for all of SBU's physical and online campuses.
SBU Adding NCAA Swimming, Men's Volleyball
Southwest Baptist University will be adding three new NCAA Division II sports - men's and women's swimming and men's volleyball - to its athletics department beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Southwest Baptist University Confers 426 Degrees
Southwest Baptist University conferred 266 undergraduate degrees, and 160 graduate degrees during a three ceremonies Friday, May 3 in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
SBU Launching Eight Online Programs through Worldwide Campus
Southwest Baptist University has announced a significant expansion of degree programs available fully online through the SBU Worldwide Campus. Eight degrees in business, management, education, and nursing will launch over the summer and fall semesters. These will combine with the existing associate's and bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Health Sciences to give SBU Worldwide 17 different programs for students seeking quality, affordable, and flexible faith-based online education.
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