HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) trustees, during their March 10 meeting here, voted to freeze tuition for the 2024-25 school year. The tuition freeze impacts both current and incoming students. Trustees said the decision arose from a desire to continue attracting new students, while also offering an education that is cost-effective. “At Hannibal-LaGrange, we are committed to making higher education affordable,” HLGU President Robert J. Matz said. “Therefore, we have … [Read more...]
SBU theatre students to compete in Washington D.C.
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Kylie Yeast first performed on stage at age 6. Cast in her community theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol, Yeast began a journey that has come to define her calling. Now a senior at SBU, Yeast recently added winner of the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship to her long list of credits. The competition, named after the iconic actress best-known for her role as Granny on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” was part of the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre … [Read more...]
BSAAM conference to be in Springfield, Sept. 18-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Baptist Secretaries and Administrative Assistants of Missouri (BSAAM) is set to hold its annual conference, Sept. 18-19, at National Heights Baptist Church in Springfield. This year’s theme is “Stronger Together, based on Ecclesiastes 4:12: “And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart”(NASB). BSAAM welcomes and encourages all secretaries and other office personnel that are active members of Southern … [Read more...]
MBU’s Master of Social Work program fully accredited by Council on Social Work Education
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University’s online Master of Social Work program (MSW) has received full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The accreditation by the nation’s sole accrediting body for social work programs is retroactive to the program’s launch in 2020 and is granted through Feb. 2031. From its inception, the MSW program was designed to meet the national standards set by CSWE. All MSW students in the U.S. must graduate from a … [Read more...]
HLGU student crowned national champion at shotgun competition
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) Freshman Austin Stoner gained a champion’s trophy for his division during a nationwide shooting competition here, March 13-19. During HLGU’s spring break, Stoner and other members of the HLGU shotgun team competed in the national championship competition for The National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association (NCSSAA). Stoner came home as Division IV national champion in trap doubles after winning a shoot-off with Adin … [Read more...]
SBU introduces new Master of Education/Literacy degree
BOLIVAR (SBU) – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) announces a new Master of Education/Literacy degree aimed at helping children's academic success. "We are excited to provide educators with the opportunity to improve their instructional literacy skills. Literacy is foundational in any student's learning process, and this degree will provide teachers with the opportunity to grow as a professional and apply for special reading certification in the state of Missouri if they choose,” said … [Read more...]
Night to Shine: Kansas City churches host special needs prom
Event draws 1,000-plus guests, families KANSAS CITY – Union Station was jammed packed, Feb. 10, and it wasn’t a Super Bowl Pre-Party. It was Night to Shine, a “prom night experience” for people with special needs founded by the Tim Tebow Foundation, and in Kansas City hosted by Summit Point Church, here, and Pastor Charles Beeghley. Summit Point partnered with other local churches for the night of dancing, dresses and red carpet treatment. They served nearly 1,000 guests with special … [Read more...]
MBCH President Russell Martin announces intention to retire in June 2024
MBCH board prepares transitional timeline and will soon search for successor BRIDGETON, Mo. (MBCH) – Russell Martin has announced his intention to retire from the role of President and Treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Children's Home (MBCH), effective mid-year 2024. Martin will provide continued leadership and support throughout a time of transition until his retirement. Andy Helton, currently serving as Vice President, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and … [Read more...]
MBU to reduce tuition for Master of Science in Criminal Justice by 37 percent
ST. LOUIS (MBU) – Missouri Baptist University will offer a significantly reduced tuition for its fully online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program beginning next fall. The tuition rate for the program will be $455 per credit hour, which is approximately a 37% decrease from the current tuition of $718 per credit hour. The decision to reduce tuition is in response to the growing need for criminal justice professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), local … [Read more...]
Individuals can now invest in cash fund, Missouri Baptist Foundation announces
JEFFERSON CITY (MBF) – The Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) has announced that individuals may now invest in the MBF cash fund. "Many times, after placing an ad in The Pathway promoting our church and ministry cash fund rate, we received calls from individual Missouri Baptists interested in investing themselves,” Neil Franks, MBF president, said. “I never liked saying no, and today, I am so excited to announce that I can say, ‘Yes!’ "Our mission remains the same,” Franks added, “to … [Read more...]
HLGU gets $100,000 gift prior to Day of Giving
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) received a $100,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor as HLGU was preparing for its Day of Giving Efforts. The Day of Giving will run for the 24-hour period between noon on April 20 and noon on April 21, 2023. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the University in this 24-hour timeframe. Gifts received as a part of the Day of Giving may be designated toward HLGU student scholarships, Friends of the Arts (HLGU’s fine arts giving club), … [Read more...]
MBC executive board sets 2024 CP, missions offering goals
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read more news from the latest Missouri Baptist Convention executive board meeting here: "Yeats asks MBC executive board to begin search for new executive director." JEFFERSON CITY – During their meeting here, March 6-7, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) executive board recommended 2024 goals for the Cooperative Program and other statewide offerings. The board set the 2024 CP goal at $15 million, while setting statewide offering goals as follows: $760,000 for the … [Read more...]
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