Buena Vista University

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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Students Receive Governor's Volunteer Awards

Seventeen Buena Vista University (BVU) students were honored at the 2017 Governor's Volunteer Award ceremony held Aug. 9 on the BVU campus.

Volunteer - 2017 Aug 17

Buena Vista University Students Receive Governor's Volunteer Awards

Eleven Buena Vista University (BVU) students and the BVU Student Senate were honored at the 2015 Governor's Volunteer Award ceremonies held in June on the BVU campus.

Volunteer - 2015 Jul 13

Sloane Morrow Honored for Mentoring

Sloane Morrow, a junior elementary education major from Fort Dodge, has received the Excellence in Mentoring Award from the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service.

Volunteer - 2015 Jan 27