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SBU mourns the passing of former First Lady Joann Spurgeon
The Southwest Baptist University family mourns the passing of former SBU First Lady Joann Spurgeon, wife of Harlan E. Spurgeon, who served as SBU President from 1979-1983. Joann passed away Aug. 7 in Ozark at the age of 90.
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SBU welcomes new faculty for 2021-2022 academic year
Southwest Baptist University is pleased to announce several new faculty members for the 2021-2022 academic year. SBU's faculty is integral in the University's mission to be a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.
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Southwest Baptist University named a College of Distinction in 2021-22 cohort
Southwest Baptist University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, SBU claims its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction.
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SBU hosts kickoff event for new agriculture minor starting in 2022
Recognizing that agriculture is a major economic driver in Missouri and particularly in southwest Missouri, Southwest Baptist University is adding a minor in agriculture, with classes starting in 2022. A kickoff event to introduce the new minor was held Thursday evening, July 29, on the Bolivar campus.
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SBU selects Hill-Stanford as dean of Casebolt College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Holly Hill-Stanford, professor of English, is the new dean of the Geneva Casebolt College of Arts and Sciences at Southwest Baptist University.
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SBU, OTC articulation agreement focuses on business degrees
Southwest Baptist University and Ozarks Technical Community College finalized an articulation agreement on June 3 providing OTC graduates who earn an Associate of Arts in Business degree the opportunity to pursue any of SBU's business-related bachelor of science degrees.
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OTC, SBU sign articulation agreement for A.A. in Teaching transfer opportunities
Ozarks Technical Community College and Southwest Baptist University recently signed an articulation agreement to provide OTC graduates who earn an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree a smooth transition into SBU's bachelor of science in elementary education program.
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'Handshake' provides SBU students, alumni job-search option
Southwest Baptist University's Career Services has made another tool available for students - and alumni - who are in search of a job or internship.
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