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SBU selects Eric A. Turner as 25th president
Dr. Eric. A. Turner of Pocahontas, Ark., was unanimously selected the 25th president of Southwest Baptist University on July 20 in a special meeting of the SBU Board of Trustees. He will begin his duties as president-elect Monday, Aug. 6, and assume the presidency on Sept. 1.
Retirement reception for SBU President Taylor is Aug. 4
Southwest Baptist University President Dr. C. Pat Taylor is retiring Aug. 31, and the public is invited to a come-and-go retirement reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Sells Administrative Center on the Bolivar campus.
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SBU PBL takes eight top-10 awards at nationals
Southwest Baptist University's Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) organization had six students compete at the PBL National Leadership Conference on June 23-26 in Baltimore, Md., and claimed eight top-10 finishes, as well as a national championship.
Delmont earns CNE credential
Southwest Baptist University's Nancy Delmont recently passed the National League for Nursing's certification exam to earn the credential of a Certified Nurse Educator.
Woods Supermarket establishes internship program for SBU students
Woods Supermarket, headquartered in Bolivar, Mo., is partnering with Southwest Baptist University to launch a training and internship program that gives SBU students an opportunity to receive career training with pay as they work with professionals in the grocery industry.
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SBU Enactus places in top 12 at nationals
Southwest Baptist University Enactus finished in the top 12 in the Enactus U.S. National Exposition held May 20-22 at the Kansas City Convention Center.
SBU students create website for Lt. Governor Parson's "Buy Missouri" initiative
A team of graduating seniors from Southwest Baptist University recently worked with Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson's office to develop a website to enhance his "Buy Missouri" initiative.
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Brownen, Immel receive Life Beautiful Awards at SBU commencement
Southwest Baptist University confers 631 degrees in Dr. Taylor's final ceremonies as SBU president Southwest Baptist University conferred 220 undergraduate and 280 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Saturday, May 19, on the Bolivar campus. Another 131 degrees were conferred Thursday, May 17, in Springfield, to graduates of the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU.
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