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Buena Vista University engages students with caring and knowledgeable professors, premier internships and eye-opening travel experiences. Our graduates leave the university confident in their talents, well-rounded in their knowledge and excellent citizens of the community and world.

Our booth at the Iowa State Fair has been full of energy this year🤩Come by to sign the alumni wall and learn about all t...
08/15/2024

Our booth at the Iowa State Fair has been full of energy this year🤩Come by to sign the alumni wall and learn about all the opportunities has to offer!

Beaver besties💙
08/04/2024

Beaver besties💙

One week until we're back at the Iowa State Fair🎡📍Stop by our booth in the Varied Industries Building to chat and grab s...
08/01/2024

One week until we're back at the Iowa State Fair🎡

📍Stop by our booth in the Varied Industries Building to chat and grab some giveaways!😄

More of this soon🫶🏼Beaver Athletics BVU Music
07/26/2024

More of this soon🫶🏼

Beaver Athletics BVU Music

We love to see what our Beavers are doing around the world 🌎
07/20/2024

We love to see what our Beavers are doing around the world 🌎

Campus in full bloom🌼
07/16/2024

Campus in full bloom🌼

Can't wait for campus to look like this again💙💛Beaver Athletics BVU Music
07/09/2024

Can't wait for campus to look like this again💙💛

Beaver Athletics BVU Music

Summer is in full swing in Storm Lake🌊Share your favorite summer break destination in the comments!
07/07/2024

Summer is in full swing in Storm Lake🌊

Share your favorite summer break destination in the comments!

Celebrating the 4th with our
07/04/2024

Celebrating the 4th with our

Congratulations to the four Buena Vista University Graduate Programs students of the year!• Maria Barksdale, Master of E...
06/20/2024

Congratulations to the four Buena Vista University Graduate Programs students of the year!

• Maria Barksdale, Master of Education in Teacher Leadership, Curriculum, & Instruction
• Emily Kolsrud, Master of Science in Education in Professional School Counseling
• Lindsay Weyer, Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Matthew Brostad, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

These students have shown exceptional dedication and academic excellence.

Read more at https://www.bvu.edu/news/buena-vista-university-honors-four-graduate-students-year

We're excited to share the progress on our new apartment-style residence hall. Construction is underway, and we can't wa...
06/18/2024

We're excited to share the progress on our new apartment-style residence hall. Construction is underway, and we can't wait to welcome students to their new home away from home come Fall 2025.

Check out the latest snapshots of the construction site & stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build for the future of campus living!

"Launching this program has been very fulfilling, because I am not only proud to do it for BVU, but I know and do not ta...
06/13/2024

"Launching this program has been very fulfilling, because I am not only proud to do it for BVU, but I know and do not take lightly how important it is to train school leaders in this day and age. This is a top-notch program that incorporates practical assignments that embrace adult learning theories, and our classes are taught by instructors who have extensive experience in the field from all around the country."

-Dr. Trent Grundmeyer '03, Founder of Grundmeyer Leader Services LLC, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, and Course Developer for 's new two-year online Master of Education in Educational Administration graduate program.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of our first cohort starting on Aug. 26! Find out more and apply now at bvu.edu/master-ed-admin.

When the students are away, the O-Team will play ☀️
06/11/2024

When the students are away, the O-Team will play ☀️

It’s so easy celebrating you, class of 2028 🫶We can’t wait to see you again this fall!
06/07/2024

It’s so easy celebrating you, class of 2028 🫶
We can’t wait to see you again this fall!

The countdown to Orientation 2024 is on! We can't wait to meet the newest Beavers next week.
05/28/2024

The countdown to Orientation 2024 is on! We can't wait to meet the newest Beavers next week.

Relive the highlights from our Student Awards on May 3, where we honored our top graduating students of each program. ...
05/21/2024

Relive the highlights from our Student Awards on May 3, where we honored our top graduating students of each program. Check out the full album below!

Explore this photo album by Buena Vista University on Flickr!

Beavers build a lot things, including flower gardens. Shout out to our May Term Beavers living out the Education for Ser...
05/20/2024

Beavers build a lot things, including flower gardens. Shout out to our May Term Beavers living out the Education for Service motto over in Sneem 🇮🇪

BVU celebrated our dedicated and hardworking faculty and staff at the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. A special co...
05/08/2024

BVU celebrated our dedicated and hardworking faculty and staff at the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. A special congratulations to Dr. Bradley Best this year's recipient of the George Wythe Award and Heidi Roland the recipient of the Education for Service Award.

BVU launches a new online Master of Education in Educational Administration program! Read more about this new program th...
05/06/2024

BVU launches a new online Master of Education in Educational Administration program! Read more about this new program that leads to principal licensure:

bvu.edu/news/buena-vista-university-launches-affordable-online-master-education-educational-administration

✨Beavers in their GRADUATE ERA ✨Congratulations to all of our graduates today. You did it! We can’t wait to see what yo...
05/04/2024

✨Beavers in their GRADUATE ERA ✨
Congratulations to all of our graduates today. You did it! We can’t wait to see what you will build!

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Built by legacy. Built by tradition. We are Buena Vista University Beavers. #BVU #WeAreBuilding #BeaversBuild

A night to remember! Thanks to YOUR incredible support, we raised $80,000 at our inaugural Beaver Ball. #BVU #BeaverBall #BVUPride

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Happy Holidays from Buena Vista University! Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments! #BVU #HappyHolidays

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#GivingTuesday is less than two weeks away! Your support has the power to make a meaningful difference for BVU students. Make your gift today at bvu.edu/beaversgive #SupportBVU #MakeADifference

#GivingTuesday is less than two weeks away! Your support has the power to make a meaningful difference for BVU students. Make your gift today using the link in our bio. #SupportBVU #MakeADifference

“Not many undergraduate students get to have this experience of being in the clinic and in the hospital. Being able to have this experience going into medical school will be a big step up for me.” -Maddy Bigalke ‘25 The Undergraduate Rural Medicine Education and Development (URMED) internship program at BVU introduces students to a variety of clinical and healthcare practices at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and other area rural hospitals.
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The Undergraduate Rural Medicine Education and Development (URMED) internship program at BVU introduces students to a variety of clinical and healthcare practices at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and other area rural hospitals. “Not many undergraduate students get to have this experience of being in the clinic and in the hospital. Being able to have this experience going into medical school will be a big step up for me.” -Maddy Bigalke '25 #BVU #BeaversBuild #RuralMedicine #FutureDoctors

#TBT to BVU's favorite day of the year, Buenafication Day! #BVU #BeaversBuild #educationforservice

BVU's Commencement is this Saturday. We are so proud of everything the Class of 2023 has accomplished over these four years at BVU. We know you will continue to build, explore, and discover more! We can't wait to see all that you create. Enjoy your moment on Saturday. You deserve it! Keep building Beavers. #BVU #BeaversBuild #Classof2023

Today we celebrate all things BVU on International Beaver Day, our annual day of giving! Find out why our Beaver alumni love BVU. bvu.edu/beaverday

International Beaver Day 2023
International Beaver Day 2023

The countdown is on for International Beaver Day on April 4! Save the date for BVU’s annual day of giving. Ready to give now? Visit bvu.edu/beaverday

Cold outside. Cozy inside at the Fireside Lounge. #ExploreBVU

Happy Holidays from Buena Vista University!
Happy Holidays from Buena Vista University!

Wishing all Beavers a happy holiday season!

Good luck Beavers on your finals! #GoBeavers #FinalsWeek

A BIG thank you to everyone who made #GivingTuesday a huge success! We raised over $48,000 with 245 donors passing our donor goal. #BeaversGive

Cantus Performance at BVU
Cantus Performance at BVU

The national touring group, Cantus performed and held a workshop at BVU. Students in the BVU Music Concert Choir sang, recorded, and produced the Alma Mater with the men's a capella group.

We're ready to kick off BVU's Homecoming. Students: the fun starts Monday, Sept. 26 with bingo. Events dedicated to our alumni begin Thursday, Sept. 29. View the full schedule at bvu.edu/homecoming. Go Beavers!

Welcome new Beavers! We can’t wait to see what the Class of 2026 builds. #BeaversBuild

Baccalaureate Ceremony
Baccalaureate Ceremony

BVU Commencement activities begin with our Baccalaureate service.

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