Collegiate Stories

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.

HLGU announces dates for 2025 Day of Giving

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced its fourth annual HLGU Day of Giving, taking place in April 2025. The 24-hour giving campaign will begin at noon on April 3 and conclude at noon on April 4, 2025.

Twenty-one college students profess faith in Christ

In October, The Pathway reported that sixteen Missouri college students had come to faith in Christ through MBCollegiate ministries in the first six weeks of the fall semester. God continued to work profusely in the hearts of MBCollegiate students throughout the rest of the semester, bringing another 21 students to salvation by the end of the year.

2024 MMO receipts set record, exceeding $1 million

Receipts for the 2024 Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering exceeded $1 million, crossing that threshold for the first time and setting a record for giving by Missouri Baptists to state mission projects ranging from foster care to disaster relief.

MBU raised $2.1 million to secure Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant

The University received $2.1 million in donations between Jan. 9, 2024, and Jan. 8, 2025, exceeding the amount needed to receive the Mabee Foundation challenge grant, which was contingent on the University meeting the $2 million threshold.

Scholarships available to SBU, MBU, HLGU, Spurgeon College students

The Missouri Baptist Historical Commission is offering $2,000 scholarships to students at four Missouri Baptist schools.

Hannibal-LaGrange University awards DEWEY scholarship

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has awarded 10 students with a scholarship through the DEWEY (Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly) Awards program.

MMO funds Truman BSU apprentices

The Missouri Missions Offering is essential in funding several ministries, including that of the collegiate interns and apprentices who make up much of the staff at Baptist Student Unions across the state.

Dr. Ben Carson to speak at Hannibal-LaGrange University

Neurosurgeon, philanthropist, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson, will deliver a keynote address at Hannibal-LaGrange University on March 13 at 7pm.

MBCollegiate Conference set for Feb. 7-8

MBCollegiate, the Missouri Baptist Convention’s ministry to college students and young adults, is hosting a conference at Parkade Baptist Church, Columbia, Feb. 7-8, 2025.

New Master of Public Health program to launch at MBU in Fall 2025

Missouri Baptist University is launching a master of public health program, set to roll out Fall 2025.

God glorified through Kansas City college student’s salvation, baptism

On July 14, Safi Veronique stood before the congregation at Grace Point Baptist Church in Kansas City, powerfully sharing her testimony live before following Jesus in obedience through baptism. Safi’s story illustrates the profound way God works through a variety of people and means to draw hearts to repentance and belief in Him.

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