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SBU Welcomes Dr. Tracy S. Manly as Provost and Professor of Accounting

President Dr. Rick Melson has appointed Dr. Tracy S. Manly as Provost of Southwest Baptist University. The Provost is the chief academic officer for the University, a member of the executive cabinet, and oversees administrative support for academic areas. In addition to serving as Provost, Dr. Manly has also been appointed to the faculty rank of Professor of Accounting.

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SBU Welcomes Dr. Scott Moats as the new Executive Vice President for Administration and Chief Business Officer

Southwest Baptist University has named Dr. Scott Moats as Executive Vice President for Administration and Chief Business Officer. In addition to overseeing SBU's administrative operations, fiscal management, and risk assessment, Dr. Moats will serve as a senior advisor to the President.

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Southwest Baptist University Winter Commencement to be held on December 16

Southwest Baptist University will be awarding degrees to 180 students during two commencement ceremonies -- on Friday, December 16, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.

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Southwest Baptist University Collaborates with Cedarville University's Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Southwest Baptist University is collaborating with Cedarville University to bring SBU students who meet the admission criteria to have preferred admission status and enrollment benefits in Cedarville's Doctor of Pharmacy program.

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SBU Forensics Team Competes at the 2022 I-65 Swing

Southwest Baptist University Forensics team competed at the I-65 Swing in Sedalia, Missouri on November 12-13. This tournament was hosted at the Sedalia State Fair Community College. The SBU Speaking Bearcats won over 37 awards during this two day tournament.

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SBU Trumpet Ensemble Preforms at Midwest Trumpet Festival

The Southwest Baptist University Trumpet Ensemble, under the direction of Tim Wootton, performed at the Midwest Trumpet Festival on October 30-31 at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the Pittsburg (Kan.) State University campus.

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Festival of Christmas to be held December 4 at SBU

The 42nd annual Festival of Christmas, sponsored by Southwest Baptist University and Community Outreach Ministries, will take place at 6 p.m., Sunday, December 4, in Pike Auditorium on SBU's Bolivar campus.

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Southwest Baptist University Featured in Season 6 of The College Tour Now on Amazon Prime Video

Southwest Baptist University is featured in season 6 of The College Tour, an innovative series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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