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SBU trustees approve new campus master plan

At its spring meeting on April 8, Southwest Baptist University’s Board of Trustees approved a transformative campus master plan to direct the future growth and development of the university.

John Ashcroft to Deliver SBU Commencement Address on May 9

Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is honored to welcome former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as the keynote speaker for its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9. Ashcroft will address graduates at both ceremonies, which recognize the accomplishments of students across a variety of academic disciplines.

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. 

SBU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program relocating to Springfield

Southwest Baptist University’s storied Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will have a new home starting with the Fall 2025 academic semester.

SBU’s annual festival of Christmas set for Dec. 8

The 44th annual Festival of Christmas, presented by Southwest Baptist University and Community Outreach Ministries, will take place at 6 p.m., Sunday, December 8, in Pike Auditorium on SBU’s Bolivar campus.

SBU trustees approve new programs, indicators for strategic plan

Southwest Baptist University (SBU) trustees meeting last month on the university's Bolivar campus heard that SBU's enrollment is up for the first time since 2012. During their meeting, trustees also approved two master's degrees.

Heritage Foundation ranks SBU among top colleges

One of the leading conservative public policy and research institutions has listed Southwest Baptist University among the top college choices for families.

Southwest Baptist University welcomes more than 800 new students

SBU kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with its largest freshman class since 2020, among more than 800 new students across its five campuses who began classes on August 19.

Thacker to Help Launch SBU’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative

On Monday, Aug. 12, Dr. Jason Thacker, Director of the Research Institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, will address SBU’s faculty and staff on the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.  

New agreement with SBU offers discounted programs for Missouri Highway Patrol

Southwest Baptist University and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have announced a sweeping agreement to give expanded educational opportunities to troopers and others serving in the department.

SBU partners with Mission University on health education

Southwest Baptist University and Mission University have announced a new partnership that will expand nursing and health sciences opportunities for Mission students through SBU’s Mercy College of Health Professions.

SBU Worldwide launching eight programs online

Southwest Baptist University has announced a significant expansion of degree programs available fully online through the SBU Worldwide Campus. Eight degrees are launching over the summer and fall semesters.

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