18 Nov 2015

Area Students Receive Degrees from Buena Vista University

By Jill Heisterkamp

STORM LAKE, IA (11/17/2015)-- The following students graduated from Buena Vista University in Summer 2015.

Daniel Lowe from Bettendorf, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in management. Lowe attended the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies online program.

Pamela Bergman from Davenport, graduated with a Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction. Bergman attended the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies online program.

About Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies

Buena Vista University's main campus in Storm Lake, Iowa, was founded in 1891, and its Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) degree-completion program began 40 years ago. Today, the GPS program's 16 learning locations and online courses have given more than 15,500 graduates the opportunity to expand their potential with a pace, academic rigor, and class sizes that appeal to a wide variety of students. A diverse menu of over 50 different programs and courses designed for working adults delivers options that meet many educational needs, and a variety of class formats make scheduling even more convenient. Visit www.bvu.edu/gps.

Buena Vista University blends liberal arts with real-world experiences, preparing students for lifelong success, especially in the areas of elementary, secondary, and special education; business and accounting; and biological and chemical sciences. BVU is an affordable option for all students and, combined with its academic programs, has led U.S. News & World Report to rank BVU as the third best value school among Midwest Regional Colleges.

01 Apr 2015

Molly Williams from Milan, Illinois to Appear in Buena Vista University Theatre Production of "Into the Woods"

By Jill Heisterkamp

STORM LAKE, IA (03/31/2015)(readMedia)-- The Buena Vista University (BVU) theatre department is presenting "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, onApril 24-25 and May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 2 p.m. at Anderson Auditorium on the BVU campus.

Molly Williams is a member of the cast as Lucinda. Williams is a sophomore social work major at BVU.

BVU's production of "Into the Woods" will be directed by Dr. Bethany Larson, associate professor of theatre, with technical direction by David Grant Walker, assistant professor of theatre, and musical direction by Dr. Merrin Guice, assistant professor of vocal music.

"Into the Woods" is a musical that brings together some classic fairytale stories including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and more. Each of the characters wishes for their life to be different and venture into the woods to get their wish. However, as the show progresses, they begin to learn the consequences of their wishes coming true.

Tickets for the show will be available starting April 13 and can be reserved online at www.bvu.edu/tickets or by calling the BVU Theatre Hotline at 712.749.2211. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens and may be picked up at the door before the performance.

About Buena Vista University

Founded in 1891, Buena Vista University offers 43 majors and 15 pre-professional programs that blend liberal arts with real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. Its quality academic programs, faculty, facilities, and technology result in 94 percent of BVU's recent graduates being employed or enrolled in graduate/professional schools within six months of graduation, based on a 97 percent survey response rate. Generous merit and need-based financial aid programs, and support for academic travel, research, and internships, make BVU an affordable option for all students and, combined with its academic programs, has led U.S. News & World Report to rank BVU as the third best value school among Midwest Regional Colleges and to an A stable rating from Standard & Poor's. Visit www.bvu.edu.

11 Feb 2015

Cara Hahn Named to Buena Vista University Dean's List

By Jill Heisterkamp

STORM LAKE, IA (02/10/2015)(readMedia)-- Cara Hahn, from Muscatine, was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester at Buena Vista University. Students named to the Dean's List must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the semester, based on a 4.0 grade point system, and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.

Founded in 1891, Buena Vista University offers 43 majors and 15 pre-professional programs that blend liberal arts with real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. Its quality academic programs, faculty, facilities, and technology result in 97 percent of BVU's recent graduates being employed or enrolled in graduate/professional schools within six months of graduation, based on a 98 percent survey response rate. Generous merit and need-based financial aid programs, and support for academic travel, research, and internships, make BVU an affordable option for all students and, combined with its academic programs, has led U.S. News & World Report to rank BVU as the third best value school among Midwest Regional Colleges and to an A stable rating from Standard & Poor's.

24 Jun 2014

Area Students Receive Degrees from Buena Vista University

By Jill Heisterkamp

STORM LAKE, IA (06/23/2014)(readMedia)-- The following area individuals were among 699 students who received a degree from Buena Vista University at its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 24:

Noah Bevins, from Davenport, graduated with a Master of Education degree in effective teaching and instructional leadership . Bevins attended the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies online program.

Kimberly Holliday, from Eldridge, graduated with a Master of Education degree in effective teaching and instructional leadership . Holliday attended the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies online program.

Kathleen O'Malley, from Bettendorf, graduated with a Master of Education degree in effective teaching and instructional leadership . O'Malley attended the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies online program.

Buena Vista University's main campus in Storm Lake, Iowa, was founded in 1891, and through its Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) program, the University now extends to 16 remote learning locations across Iowa, plus online. BVU's GPS locations have graduated more than 15,000 students since it started almost 40 years ago. Students in the GPS program appreciate the pace, academic rigor, class size, and the online or local community college campus class options that their BVU experience gives them. A diverse menu of over 50 different programs offers options that meet your education needs and a variety of class formats which make scheduling even more convenient. Visit www.bvu.edu/gps.

Buena Vista University blends liberal arts with real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. BVU is an affordable option for all students and, combined with its academic programs, has led U.S. News & World Report to rank BVU as the third best value school among Midwest Regional Colleges and to an A-rating from Standard & Poor's. Visit www.bvu.edu.

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