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Musical Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The Southwest Baptist University Division of Arts & Humanities will host auditions for the spring musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on December 8th from 3-7pm.

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45th Annual Festival of Christmas - Dec. 7th, 2025

The community is invited to celebrate the Festival of Christmas on December 7th at 6p.m. on SBU's Bolivar campus in Pike Auditorium. This year's festival will feature both new and old traditions; there is no cost to attend the event.

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Dr. Ken England named Vice President of Finance and Operations

Southwest Baptist University has announced that Dr. Ken England will serve as the university's next Vice President of Finance and Operations.

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Missouri Baptist Church Members Now Eligible for Tuition Discount

Members of Missouri Baptist churches are now eligible for tuition discount at SBU.

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Homeschool Visit Day - November 3rd, 2025

Designed specifically for homeschooling families, this event will allow high school students in attendance to experience what college life at SBU is like.

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Homecoming 2025 Recap

Homecoming 2025 was a special celebration as alumni and current students gathered to celebrate SBU's history and the future of our campus.

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Homecoming Court Candidates for 2025

Meet the Homecoming Court Candidates for 2025; Homecoming King and Queen to be announced during football game on Saturday at halftime.

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SBU Welcomes More Than 1,000 New Students

For the second consecutive year, SBU has an increase in total fall enrollment, thanks in part to the fourth straight year of growth in the incoming freshman class on the Bolivar campus. The university also saw gains in its Springfield-based Mercy College of Health Professions programs, as well as an increase in the incoming class for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

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