Buena Vista University

Visit www.bvu.edu. Founded in 1891, Buena Vista University delivers 40 majors and 15 pre-professional programs that blend 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 stands behind its students and their degrees with TruePromise, which promises that students will locate a meaningful internship, earn at least one major within four years, and secure a job or entrance to graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.

Through its Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) degree-completion program, BVU also extends to 16 learning locations across Iowa, plus online.

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BVU Student Panel Selected for American Heritage Lecture Series

The student panelists will participate in an on-campus question-and-answer program with the Apple Co-founder, Wozniak.

Achievement (Other) - Jun 3

Education Students Visit Assistive Technology Center

On Sept. 17, 2018, Buena Vista University students from the Student Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) organization traveled to the University of Iowa to interact and learn about the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research (ICATER).

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Oct 31

First Cohort of S-STEM Scholars Arrive at BVU

Fifteen S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) scholars hit the ground running upon their August arrival on campus as freshmen. The group is pioneering a new, large-scale scholarship program at Buena Vista University (BVU).

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Oct 29

BVU Students Team Up with High School to Study Microplastics in Marine Environments

This semester, six Buena Vista University (BVU) students are working with a Storm Lake High School (SLHS) advanced ecology class to analyze microplastics in marine environments such as Storm Lake.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Oct 25

Buena Vista University Business Students Participate in Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

Four Buena Vista University (BVU) students participated in the annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI) Aug. 5-10 at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory on West Lake Okoboji.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Oct 25

Taylor Loy to Earn Juris Doctor Degree as Part of BVU's 3+3 Accelerated Entry to Law School Program

Approximately three years after learning she was the first Buena Vista University (BVU) student to be accepted into BVU's 3+3 accelerated entry to law school program, Taylor Loy is set to begin her studies at Creighton University School of Law (CUSL) in Omaha, Neb. in the fall.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Jul 17

BVU Student Sarah Mackey to Join PayPal

Buena Vista University (BVU) student Sarah Mackey, a computer science and mathematics double major from Center Point, has accepted a position at PayPal in San Jose, Calif.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 21

Jacob Jensen Selected for Community Scholarship Program

Buena Vista University (BVU) student Jacob Jensen has been selected for the 2018 class of the Principal Community Scholars Program. Twenty-four additional college students from Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin were also selected.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 21

BVU Global Fellows Selected

Six students have been selected for Buena Vista University's (BVU) 2019 Global Fellows Program.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Mar 13

Madeleine McCormick 's Audio Story to Broadcast on Iowa Radio Program

Iowa Watch Connection, a weekly statewide news and public affairs radio program, will broadcast a 20-minute investigative audio story produced by Buena Vista University student, Madeleine McCormick, Nov. 24-26.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 17

Bvu students at the famous mayo brothers sculpture at the mayo clinic. top l r kathryn keller kalab kibret derek hunwardsen and emily kim. bottom l r rachel kehrberg kay wibben nadia ecyomuhendo and amanda miley

Local BVU Science Students Go Behind the Scenes at Mayo Clinic and More

Eight students from Buena Vista University (BVU) spent fall break visiting Mayo Clinic, Imanis Life Sciences, and Sanford Health Research Center, where they received a behind-the-scenes look at various types of science and medicine-based professional opportunities.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 1

Rosalind Russell Wins Best Student Oral Presentation at Conference

Buena Vista University (BVU) student Rosalind Russell was recently awarded Best Student Oral Presentation at the Society of Wetland Scientists - North Central Chapter Annual Meeting in Fargo, N.D. on Oct. 12-14.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Oct 27

Buena Vista University Students Participate in Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

Four Buena Vista University (BVU) students participated in the annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI) Aug. 6-11 at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory on West Lake Okoboji.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Sep 5

Rosalind Russell Selected To Present at Conference

Buena Vista University (BVU) student will present at the Society of Wetland Scientist - North Central Chapter Annual Meeting, which takes in Fargo, N.D. on Oct. 12-14.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Sep 29

BVU Student Named Finalist in International Photo Contest

Buena Vista University (BVU) student has been named a finalist in the international "Shoot the Wild" photography contest.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Sep 15

BVU Biology Students Visit Cardiovascular Associates, P.C.

Four Buena Vista University (BVU) science students traveled to Sioux City on May 9 for an exclusive tour of Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. in Sioux City.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 16

BVU Global Fellows Selected

Six students have been selected for Buena Vista University's (BVU) 2018 Global Fellows Program.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Mar 13

High School Students' Work Published

High school students from across the Midwest had the chance to submit literary work for Buena Vista University's (BVU) January Interim course entitled Designing, Editing and Promoting an Online Literary Magazine. The magazine is an annual online literary journal of poetry and short fiction and is edited by undergraduate students from various disciplines at BVU.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Feb 20

Buena Vista University Students Participate in Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

Four Buena Vista University (BVU) students participated in the annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI) Aug. 2-7 at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory on West Lake Okoboji.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Aug 14

BVU SAB Members Present at Regional Campus Activities Conference

Members of the Buena Vista University (BVU) Student Activities Board (SAB) presented at the National Association for Campus Activities regional conference in Madison, Wisconsin, April 16-19, where the group received several awards.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 11

Kiley Wellendorf Wins Professional Award

Kiley Wellendorf, a junior digital media major from Carroll, won second place in the General Features category in the Iowa Associated Press Managing Editors 2015 News Writing Contest for her feature article, "Making Memories with Myles."

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Mar 11

BVU Student MOVE Members Present at 2015 IMPACT National Conference

Members of the BVU Student MOVE organization (Student Mobilizing Outreach & Volunteer Efforts) attended and presented at the 2015 IMPACT National Conference, Feb. 19-22, hosted at the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Mar 17

Buena Vista University Students Present at Regional Conference

Three BVU students presented at the Midwest Service Leaders Conference on Oct. 24-25. Their presentation, "An Inside Look at Mentoring Description," focused on the BV Buddies program, the building of reciprocal relationships and its impact on mentors and mentees.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Nov 7

Buena Vista University Students Receive Governor's Volunteer Awards

Sixteen Buena Vista University (BVU) students and the BVU Student Senate were honored at the 2014 Governor's Volunteer Award ceremonies held in June on the BVU campus.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 8