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.
(see more)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.
NCAA Baseball Tournament Berth
Buena Vista University won the 2019 American Rivers Conference Baseball Tournament. In doing so, the Beavers secured a berth in the NCAA Division III National Baseball Tournament.
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2019 Jun 4
Local student receives bachelor's degree from BVU
Local student receives bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University.
Graduation -
2019 Jun 19
Students Receive Degree from BVU
BVU students graduate with bachelor's degrees at the Storm Lake campus.
Graduation -
2019 Jun 19
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.
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2019 Jun 3
BVU Science Students Honored for Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award
The Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award rewards business and science students who excel in their academic pursuits and encourages quality learning experiences for students outside the classroom.
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2019 Mar 1
Clifford A. Rae
The Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award rewards business and science students who excel in their academic pursuits and encourages quality learning experiences for students outside the classroom.
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2019 Feb 28
Fall 2018 Internships
BVU had more than 30 students participating in fall internship programs across the midwest.
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2019 Feb 6
Local Student Wins Third Place in BVU Essay Contest
Buena Vista University (BVU) student Latrice Hodges was awarded third place honors in the 2018 University Seminar Essay Contest.
Academic Award -
2019 Jan 25
Local Student Wins Second Place in BVU Essay Contest
Buena Vista University (BVU) student Alexandria Nathaniel was awarded second place honors in the 2018 University Seminar Essay Contest.
Academic Award -
2019 Jan 25
Local Student Wins First Place in BVU Essay Contest
Buena Vista University (BVU) student Regan Sylvester was awarded top honors in the 2018 University Seminar Essay Contest.
Academic Award -
2019 Jan 25
Students Receive Master's Degrees from Buena Vista University
The following students recently received master's degrees from Buena Vista University:
Graduation -
2019 Jan 24
Students Named to Buena Vista University's Dean's List for Fall 2018
The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester at Buena Vista University:
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 24
Students Receive Degrees from Buena Vista University
The following students recently graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa:
Graduation -
2019 Jan 24
Students Named to Buena Vista University's Dean's List for Terms 1 & 2
The following students have been named to the Dean's List at Buena Vista University for terms one and two:
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 23
Students Receive Degrees from Buena Vista University
The following students recently graduated from Buena Vista University:
Graduation -
2019 Jan 23
Students Receive Master's Degrees from Buena Vista University
The following students recently received master's degrees from Buena Vista University:
Graduation -
2018 Nov 5
Students Receive Degrees from Buena Vista University
The following students recently graduated from Buena Vista University:
Graduation -
2018 Nov 5
Students Named to Buena Vista University's Dean's List for Terms 5 & 6
The following students have been named to the Dean's List at Buena Vista University for terms five and six:
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2018 Nov 5
BVU Students Inducted into KDP Honor Society
On Oct. 10, 2018, eight Buena Vista University (BVU) students were formally inducted into the Omega Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in education. The event took place at BVU's Marshalltown site located on the Marshalltown Community College campus.
Honor Society -
2018 Nov 5
BVU Students Inducted into KDP Honor Society
On Oct. 9, 2018, 12 Buena Vista University (BVU) students were formally inducted into the Omega Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in education. The event took place at BVU's Ottumwa site located on the Indian Hills Community College campus.
Honor Society -
2018 Nov 5
BVU Students Inducted into KDP Honor Society
On Oct. 16, 2018, five Buena Vista University (BVU) students were formally inducted into the Omega Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in education. The event took place at BVU's Sioux City site located on the Western Iowa Tech Community College campus.
Honor Society -
2018 Nov 5
BVU Students Inducted into KDP Honor Society
On Oct. 17, 2018, four Buena Vista University (BVU) students were formally inducted into the Omega Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in education. The event took place at BVU's Denison site located on the Western Iowa Tech Community College campus.
Honor Society -
2018 Nov 5
BVU Students Inducted into KDP Honor Society
On Oct. 3, 2018, five Buena Vista University (BVU) students were formally inducted into the Omega Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in education. The event took place at BVU's Denison site located on the Western Iowa Tech Community College campus.
Honor Society -
2018 Nov 5
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).
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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).
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2018 Oct 29
BVU Crowns 2018 Homecoming King and Queen
On Thursday, Oct. 4, Buena Vista University crowned its 2018 Homecoming king and queen.
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2018 Oct 29
BVU Crowns 2018 Homecoming King and Queen
On Thursday, Oct. 4, Buena Vista University crowned its 2018 Homecoming king and queen: Alan Maldonado, a business and Spanish double major from Lenexa, Kansas; and Holly Schneider, a senior elementary education major from LeMars.
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2018 Oct 29
Area Students Chosen as First Cohort of Education for Service Scholars Arrive at BVU
Ten Education for Service (EFS) 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).
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2018 Oct 29
BVU Crowns 2018 Homecoming King and Queen
On Thursday, Oct. 4, Buena Vista University crowned its 2018 Homecoming king and queen
Student Competition -
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.
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2018 Oct 25