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Southwest Baptist University Spring Commencement to be held on May 19 & 20

Southwest Baptist University will be awarding degrees to graduating students during three commencement ceremonies -- on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.

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SBU Nursing Programs Receive Nearly $300k in Grants

The Missouri State Board of Nursing has awarded Southwest Baptist University nearly $300,000 in grant money to enhance and grow our nursing programs on both the Bolivar and Springfield campuses.

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Marching Band Prepares for Fall 2023 Launch

Football season will march to a new beat at SBU beginning in Fall 2023. The Division of the Arts has announced that it will be forming a Bearcat Marching Band that will begin performing during the upcoming fall football season. It will also march in the Homecoming parade and participate in other campus and community events.

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Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Inducts 8 New Members

Southwest Baptist University's Zeta Kappa chapter of the Delta Mu Delta international honor society in business inducted 8 new members on April 11, during a banquet ceremony at McClelland Dining Hall on the Bolivar campus.

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SBU Hosts Beyond Entrepreneur Pitch Event

On Friday, April 21, Southwest Baptist University hosted an investor pitch meeting for the Beyond Angel Network, which brings together faith-driven entrepreneurs and faith-driven investors.

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SBU Theatre Presents "Dance on Bones"

Southwest Baptist University Theatre will present "Dance on Bones" at 7 p.m. April 27-30 on the SBU-Bolivar campus.

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SBU President Rick Melson shares updates with the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Southwest Baptist University met on Tuesday, April 17, for their semiannual gathering to receive updates on campus initiatives, discuss progress on strategic goals and vote on items requiring board approval.

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SBU Students receive academic honors at "Sweet Success"

Southwest Baptist University students graduating in May were recognized for their contributions to their academic areas and divisions during "A Premiere of Excellence: Sweet Success" ceremony Tuesday evening, April 4.

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