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April 21, 2026

BVU Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers

Distinguished leaders Shad Robinson ’96 and Dr. Trent Grundmeyer ’03 to address undergraduate and graduate ceremonies.

April 17, 2026

BVU Education for Service 2026 Nominees Announced

Twenty-ninth recipient of BVU staff award to be honored at Employee Recognition Celebration.

April 15, 2026

BVU Students Showcase Investment Skills at National Finance Conference

BVU students gain real-world finance experience, industry insight, and national exposure at Miami conference

April 2, 2026

BVU Entrepreneurs Earn National and Statewide Recognition

Student teams advance to the e-Fest – Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge and the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, strengthening the university’s reputation for innovation and competitiveness in business education.

March 27, 2026

BVU Graduate named Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year

Nigel Horton took classes on BVU campuses in Storm Lake and Council Bluffs, working as a paraeducator while earning his degree

March 27, 2026

Jeff Christians, a 1997 Buena Vista University graduate, serves as CEO for Ranco Fertiservice Inc., of Sioux Rapids, a site heavily damaged by floodwaters from the Little Sioux River in 2024.

Ranco Fertiservice CEO Recalls Rise from Historic Flood

Jeff Christians ’97 grateful for residents, volunteers who assisted in wake of 2024 flood

March 27, 2026

Jon Millea ’09 stands with his children: Evelyn, Cal, and Finn, after the alumni basketball scrimmage at BVU this season. Millea tore his left Achilles with one minute remaining in the game. He still managed to smile!

Torn Achilles Comes With Silver Lining

Coach Jon Millea counts on former recruit, Dr. Bobby Ivey, in surgery

March 26, 2026

BVU Professor’s Research Supports Student Well-Being in High-Needs Schools

A pilot study by Buena Vista University’s Dr. Renee Fensom shows that school-based intervention can boost resilience, reduce stress, and support mental health among diverse student populations.

February 16, 2026

Friends and alumni joined the Giving Tuesday effort at Buena Vista University and contributed $48,931 to any one of 23 specific funds.

Finalists named for BVU’s 2026 George Wythe Award

The recipient of the award, which was endowed by the late Paul and Vivian McCorkle, receives a sabbatical and a $30,000 stipend for faculty development.

February 10, 2026

BVU Digital Media Students Earn 27 ICMA Honors

Buena Vista University wins First Amendment Award and Overall Audio Excellence

January 9, 2026

Nearly 300 enjoyed the Second Annual Beaver Ball at the Iowa Events Center in February 2025. The Third Annual Beaver Ball takes place at the Iowa Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

BVU Alumni, Friends To Celebrate Third Annual Beaver Ball

Gala set for February 21 at Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines

January 7, 2026

BVU Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

Students were named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Buena Vista University for their academic excellence.

January 3, 2026

Members of the Boettcher family and friends, together with BVU faculty, staff, and students, celebrate the new partnership during a luncheon held on BVU’s campus.

Buena Vista University Announces Boettcher Raccoon River Sustainable Agriculture Center

The Center will support hands-on, interdisciplinary learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world agricultural and environmental practice.

December 19, 2025

Saggau Family Court was named as part of a Building Champions fundraising effort spearheaded by alumni Rick ’67 and Barbara Wulkow, and David and Cathy (Frick) Stead ’68.

Beavers Dedicate Saggau Family Court

Hardwood named to honor the late Bernie ’49 and Lois ’50 Saggau and family

December 12, 2025

Some 600 students celebrated the Christmas Dinner at Buena Vista University on Dec. 6.

600 Students Celebrate BVU’s Christmas Dinner

Faculty and staff serve students in popular tradition

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