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SBU Alum Keiton Johnson Recognized as Missouri's Outstanding Beginning Teachers
On February 17, 2025, at the spring conference of the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE), Mr. Keiton Johnson was recognized as one of Missouri's Outstanding Beginning Teachers.
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Stufflebam Campus Sold to Polk County Cares
Southwest Baptist University has completed the sale of its Stufflebam Campus to Polk County Cares, effective March 19, 2025.
New STEM Master's Degrees Launch Spring 2025
Continuing its mission to prepare students to excel in a global society, Southwest Baptist University will now offer master's degrees in fast-growing STEM fields such as artificial intelligence and data science.
SBU's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Relocating to Springfield
The university plans to move the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program from its current location in Bolivar to be based out of the university's Springfield campus beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. The move is pending final approvals that are expected to be resolved by February.
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Fall 2024 Honor Roll
SBU announces the students named to the university's honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the institution's highest academic standards.
SBU Confers 171 Degrees during the Fall 2024 Commencement
Southwest Baptist University awarded 111 undergraduate degrees and 60 graduate degrees during its winter commencement ceremony, held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
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Southwest Baptist University Announces 2024 Life Beautiful Award Winners
Southwest Baptist University is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Life Beautiful Award, the highest honor bestowed upon faculty and staff members who exemplify Christ-like behavior, actively engage in their church and community, strive for excellence in their work, and selflessly serve others through their roles at SBU.
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SBU Partners with Niche on Direct Admissions
SBU is excited to announce a partnership with Niche and its Direct Admissions program as an innovative way to provide real-time acceptance and scholarship offers to students. Based on the information in their Niche Profile, high school seniors who meet the criteria for enrolling will immediately be notified that SBU wants them to join its incoming class.