BOLIVAR – The College Database recently released named its Top Colleges for Teacher Education. The new list entitled “Top Colleges in Missouri: Shaping the Next Generation,” ranked Southwest Baptist University 12th out of 41 schools in the state. The list highlights the post-secondary institutions that produced the most education graduates during the 2012 academic year. SBU awarded 256 education degrees in the 2012-13 year. “Many colleges and universities have tremendous teacher … [Read more...]
Cavner shares experiences in Ethiopia with SBU students
Charlotte Marsch/SBU BOLIVAR – Education students at Southwest Baptist University (SBU) were in for a surprise when they began a Mystery Google Hangout Dec. 3. Before the camera went live on the projector, they heard – and recognized – the voice of one of their professors, Delta Cavner, who has been in Ethiopia since September teaching and doing research through the Fulbright Scholar program. Jennifer Fox, instructor of education, arranged for the Google Hangout with her Teaching … [Read more...]
MWMU ‘toots horn’ for WMU’s 125th anniversary
KANSAS CITY – Once again the Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union (MWMU) was caught “tooting” their horns, but this time it was at the Missouri Baptist Convention’s (MBC) annual meeting in Kansas City, Oct. 28-30. MWMU President Joan Dotson, complete in a period costume and hat, addressed the MBC stating, “Good morning! I am Annie Armstrong from Baltimore, Maryland! I have exciting news to tell you … .” Dotson went on to provide a brief history of the formation of WMU, including the fact … [Read more...]
HLGU holds groundbreaking ceremony
Rebecca Sneed/HLGU public relations Hannibal – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 22 for its new science, nursing, and allied health building. “I have a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the excitement and growth of our campus and the opportunity we have before us to construct a new building here on our campus,” said HLGU President Anthony Allen. “God has blessed the nursing division with record enrollments and new programs that led us to … [Read more...]
Gospel singer Randle shares heart at HLGU banquet
Hannibal – Gospel singer Lynda Randle appreciates the mission of Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), having benefitted from Christian schools herself. However, Randle, the keynote speaker/singer at the 72nd annual HLGU Booster Banquet Nov. 22 learned some hard life lessons before finding Christian schools. She shared a video of her life-story book called The Cab Driver’s Daughter. It tells how her parents divorced, and her mother and older brother moved from Washington, D.C., where … [Read more...]
MacArthur leads inaugural Spurgeon Lectures
Tim Sweetman/MBTS KANSAS CITY (BP) – More than 1,200 students, faculty and guests packed Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s chapel to be taught by an internationally-known pastor and teacher during the inaugural Charles H. Spurgeon Lectures on Biblical Preaching. John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif., and president of Master’s Seminary and College, was the guest lecturer and discussed the topic of expository preaching Oct. 29-30. The Charles H. … [Read more...]
SBU computer science students shine in competition
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) computer science students recently competed in a programming competition in Fayetteville, Ark. SBU’s A team finished in second place at the local site, claiming a top 20-spot in the entire mid-central U.S. region. Over 130 teams competed in the regional competition. SBU’s B and C teams finished 65th and 66th respectively. “We were happy with the results,” said Tim DeClue, CIS department chair and team coach. “It really came down to SBU and the … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary names new undergraduate dean; announces record fall enrollment, largest gift in its history
Tim Sweetman/MBTS communications KANSAS CITY – During the fall meeting at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on Oct. 21, the Board of Trustees elected a new dean of Midwestern Baptist College, celebrated a record fall enrollment, and announced the largest undesignated gift in the school’s history. New college leader elected In the afternoon plenary session, the trustees voted unanimously to elect John Mark Yeats as dean of Midwestern Baptist College and to serve as associate … [Read more...]
SBU to receive ‘A’ rating for curriculum
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) received an “A” rating, based on general education course requirements, in the 2013-2014 edition of “What Will They Learn?” The report was released Oct. 23 by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). “As a liberal arts university, we have committed to providing a well-rounded education while preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society,” said SBU President C. Pat Taylor. “This report affirms that commitment to high … [Read more...]
SBU approves recommendation of Reeves to new Courts Redford Chair
BOLIVAR – The Southwest Baptist University (SBU) board of trustees met Oct. 15 and approved a recommendation by university president C. Pat Taylor to install Rodney Reeves, professor of biblical studies and dean of the Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry, into the new Courts Redford Chair of Biblical Studies. “We have had fundraising success during the summer and early part of the fall semester,” Taylor told trustees. “The most significant gift we have received so far this … [Read more...]
WINDERMERE FILES NEW LAWSUIT AGAINST CONVENTION
Jefferson City – Windermere Baptist Conference Center has filed a new lawsuit against the Missouri Baptist Convention and 32 MBC leaders, including its newspaper editor and one of its attorneys. The lawsuit was filed Oct. 25, just before the start of the MBC annual meeting in Kansas City, where messengers were told about a proposed mediation by Windermere’s insurance company, seeking to settle all pending litigation with all parties. “We thought we were working with Windermere and the … [Read more...]
HLGU seeks to add new graduate degree
HANNIBAL – Trustees for Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) approved plans for a new science building and approved four new “core principals” for the school during their second meeting Oct. 17-18. The former science building on campus was destroyed when high winds tore the roof off in May. HLGU officials are close to finishing negotiations with the insurance company and hope to complete construction on the new 40,000-square foot facility in time for next year’s fall semester. The … [Read more...]
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