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SBU's Theatre Students Honored at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Southwest Baptist University theatre students were honored at the 55th annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, which celebrates work by colleges and universities in the eight-state region during 2022, on Jan. 22-27, 2023, in Des Moines, IA.
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SBU's Area of Music, Opera Theatre Department presents Mozart's "Die Zauberflote"
Southwest Baptist University Division of The Arts will be presenting Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" (The Magic Flute) on Thursday, March 2, and Saturday, March 4 at 7:00 pm in the Davis Newport Theater on the Bolivar campus.
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SBU's Annual Mr. and Ms. Southwest Pageant to be held on March 3
Southwest Baptist University will honor one male and one female student at the annual Mr. and Miss Southwest pageant, which takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Pike Auditorium on the Bolivar campus.
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Southwest Baptist University announces SBU Worldwide
Southwest Baptist University is proud to announce the launch of its fully accredited online campus, SBU Worldwide, beginning with the Fall 2023 semester. SBU Worldwide will offer 100% online degree and certificate programs to students around the globe.
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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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