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SBU Welcomes Brandt Merritt as Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Southwest Baptist University has named Brandt Merritt as Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing. Merritt will lead the development of SBU's marketing strategy, the promotion of university programs, as well as efforts to recruit and enroll undergraduate and graduate students to the university's five campuses. Merritt will also serve as a member of the Executive Cabinet.
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SBU Division of the Arts announces recital with Andrew Baker
The Southwest Baptist University Division of The Arts will host guest artist Andrew Baker, who will present an oboe recital at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, in Meyer Recital Hall on the Bolivar campus.
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Crossway Baptist Church donates to Southwest Baptist University
Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, donates $25,000 to Southwest Baptist University to care for the next generation. Dr. Eddie Bumpers, Senior Pastor at Crossway Baptist Church, presented the donation to President Melson during chapel on Monday, February 13.
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SBU awards Life Beautiful Awards to Amy Bushey and Dr. John Murphy
Southwest Baptist University proudly announces the 2022 Life Beautiful awardees. The designation "Life Beautiful" is the highest honor a person can receive at Southwest Baptist University. Each year, two graduating seniors, one faculty member, and one staff member are chosen to receive the award.
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SBU Welcomes Dr. Jonathon Woodyard as Vice President for Student Life
Southwest Baptist University has named Dr. Jonathon Woodyard as Vice President for Student Life. The VP of Student Life is the chief student-personnel officer of the University and advises the President on all matters pertaining to co-curricular educational programs and the overall Bearcat student experience. The VP of Student Life will work to ensure an unforgettable student experience.
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SBU Welcomes Leon C. Wirth as the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Southwest Baptist University has named Leon C. Wirth as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The VP for Institutional Advancement is the chief development officer for the University and advises the President on the University's advancement efforts as well as community and donor relations. He will also serve as a member of the Executive Cabinet.
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SBU and Next Level Solutions Announce Educational Partnership
Southwest Baptist University and Next Level Solutions are partnering to help address the shortage of technical workers in the Ozarks by offering technical classes at a reduced rate. The partnership decreases the cost of computer science courses at SBU's new dual-credit program, SBU Academy.
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Jennifer Rothschild Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Southwest Baptist University
Jennifer Rothschild, author, speaker, and podcast host, has been awarded an honorary doctor of Christian Ministry degree by Southwest Baptist University, an honor presented to her at the 2022 SBU Winter Commencement by President Rick Melson.
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