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Where students dream, innovate, and build. Our commitment to service, Division III athletics, and experiential learning provide students with skills sought by employers. With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off tuition, BVU is an affordable option. Our beautiful Storm Lake campus hosts students in a variety of majors, while 15 community college partners and graduate programs expand students' potential through online and hybrid programs. Visit www.bvu.edu.

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Where students dream, innovate, and build. Our commitment to service, Division III athletics, and experiential learning provide students with skills sought by employers. With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off tuition, BVU is an affordable option. Our beautiful Storm Lake campus hosts students in a variety of majors, while 15 community college partners and graduate programs expand students' potential through online and hybrid programs. Visit www.bvu.edu.

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BVU Music Students Perform on Baltic Tour

In May, 39 Buena Vista University (BVU) music students embarked on an international performance tour of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This 10-day tour gave students the opportunity to take in the sites, history, and culture of this beautiful part of the world and the BVU Concert Band, BVU Concert Choir, and Vista Chamber Singers had the opportunity to perform in spectacular spaces for extremely appreciative audiences.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Jun 2

Spring 2025 Graduates

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2025.
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Graduation - May 28

Spring 2025 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 550 students who were named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - May 22

BVU Choir students work with Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8

The acclaimed British vocal ensemble VOCES8 captivated audiences at Buena Vista University on February 12 as part of the Doris Grau Performing Arts Series. Adding to the evening's magic, the BVU Vista Chamber Singers joined VOCES8 for a special performance.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 28

BVU Students Selected for the 2024-25 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band

Five Buena Vista University (BVU) band members were selected to participate in the 29th Annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. Students are nominated by directors from college/university music programs throughout the state of Iowa and placed in the ensemble based on recommendations from their directors and on-site auditions.
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Academic Award - Feb 20

Iowa College Media Association Awards

Buena Vista University students earned 25 awards, including seven first-place honors, at the Iowa College Media Association's annual contest. The awards presentation took place on Feb. 6. Students earned honors for projects they created through digital media programs at BVU, including BVTV, The Tack, and KBVU.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 20

BVU Senior Participates in NFL Big Data Bowl Mentorship Program

Buena Vista University senior Madalyn Elwood has tackled an extraordinary opportunity in the sports analytics world. The mathematics major from Bennington, Neb., was one of just 21 students nationwide selected to participate in the prestigious 2024-2025 NFL Big Data Bowl Mentorship Program.
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Work Experience - Feb 20

Fall 2024 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 560 students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - Jan 7

Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award

Nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students have been selected for the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award for the 2024 academic year. The awards, which range up to $10,000, were created by two separate $750,000 endowments from the foundations established by Dr. Harold Walter Siebens and named after the long-time advisor and counsel to Siebens and the foundations. The endowments support annual awards for up to three pre-qualified, academically high-performing BVU business and science students in each of the second, third, and fourth years of school. These awards often help students offset the personal costs associated with completing an internship or experiential learning initiative, providing them with opportunities they otherwise would not be able to experience.
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Academic Award - 2024 Sep 18

Buena Vista University Summer 2024 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 100 students who were named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Sep 6

Spring 2024 Graduates

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2024.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 6

Recent Graduate Named Band Director at Storm Lake High School

Ashley Stueven, a music education (K-12 instrumental teaching licensure), has accepted the band director position at Storm Lake High School.
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Alumni - 2024 May 29

Iowa College Media Association Awards

Buena Vista University students earned 30 awards, including 10 first-place honors, at the Iowa College Media Association's annual contest. The awards presentation took place on Feb. 8. Students earned honors for projects they created through digital media programs at BVU, including BVTV, The Tack, and KBVU.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 21

Spring 2024 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 500 students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 May 16

Fall 2023 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 500 students who were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jan 9

BVU Students Accepted to 2023 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band

Five Buena Vista University (BVU) band members have been selected to participate in the 28th Annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. Students are nominated by directors from college/university music programs from throughout the state of Iowa and placed in the ensemble based on recommendations from their directors and on-site auditions.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jan 3

BVU Choir students work with Grammy-Award-Winning vocal band Roomful of Teeth

The acclaimed vocal band Roomful of Teeth performed at Buena Vista University on Nov. 12 as part of the Doris Grau Performing Arts Series. In addition to Roomful of Teeth, BVU choral ensembles also performed at the concert.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Dec 1

BVU Homecoming Court and Royalty

Buena Vista University crowned its 2023 Homecoming royalty during Coronation on Friday, Oct. 13. Jasmin Terven, Zack Huffman, Kyle Miller, Faith Hankel, Brock Jordan, Joshua Tigges, Addison Weber, Kylee Brown, Emma Chase, and Marcos Rosales were nominated to the Homecoming Court. This year, there was a triple crown for Zack Huffman, Emma Chase, and Joshua Tigges! The tie for royalty showcases the exceptional leadership and spirit within our student community. Congratulations to these outstanding individuals!
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School Spirit - 2023 Oct 20

Summer 2023 Graduates

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 130 students who graduated in the Summer 2023.
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Graduation - 2023 Sep 22

Buena Vista University Summer 2023 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 100 students who were named to the Summer 2023 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Sep 8

Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award

Nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students have been selected for the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award for the 2023 academic year. The awards, which range up to $9,500, were created by two separate $750,000 endowments from the foundations established by Dr. Harold Walter Siebens and named after the long-time advisor and counsel to Siebens and the foundations. The endowments support annual awards for up to three pre-qualified, academically high-performing BVU business and science students in each of the second, third, and fourth years of school.
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Academic Award - 2023 Sep 18

Spring 2023 Graduates

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 300 students who graduated in Spring 2023.
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Graduation - 2023 Jun 16

Spring 2023 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 550 students who were named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 May 17

Society for Collegiate Journalists Awards

Buena Vista University students earned 35 awards, including 15 first-place honors in the annual Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) national media contest. The SCJ awards were presented on May 3 in Anderson Auditorium along with the senior Digital Media capstones. Students earned honors for projects they created through digital media programs at BVU, including BVTV, The Tack, and KBVU.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 4

Fall 2022 Graduates

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 140 students who graduated in the Fall of 2022.
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Graduation - 2023 Feb 2

Fall 2022 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 500 students who were named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 18

Summer 2022 Graduates

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 140 students who graduated in the Summer of 2022.
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Graduation - 2022 Oct 7

BVU Homecoming Court and Royalty

Buena Vista University crowned its 2022 Homecoming royalty during Coronation on Sept. 30. Lauryn Kalkowski, Cara Kempadoo, Colin Imhoff, Alondra Melendez, Kenadie Doty, Jadyn Forbes, Taylor Wedemeyer, Emily Newton, and Samuel Bardwell were nominated to the Homecoming Court. Brayden Bergum and Landon Weber were crowned Homecoming Royalty.
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School Spirit - 2022 Oct 3

Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award

Nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students have been selected for the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award for the 2022 academic year. The awards, which range up to $9,500, were created by two separate $750,000 endowments from the foundations established by Dr. Harold Walter Siebens and named after the long-time advisor and counsel to Siebens and the foundations. The endowments support annual awards for up to three pre-qualified, academically high-performing BVU business and science students in each of the second, third, and fourth years of school.
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Academic Award - 2022 Sep 22

Buena Vista University Summer 2022 Dean's List

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 125 students who were named to the Summer 2022 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Sep 19
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