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Saturday, September 23, 2023

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Six MBU Alumni Honored During Homecoming Week Awards Ceremony

ST. LOUIS—Missouri Baptist University presented prestigious alumni awards to six alumni and one student during...

MBU School of Nursing Featured in KSDK News Story

ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is one key...

Associate Professor of English Dr. Julie Ooms Named 2023 Distinguished Professor

May 2, 2023 Missouri Baptist University honored Associate Professor of English Dr. Julie Ooms with...

Missouri Baptist University to Reduce MBA Credit Hour Requirements, Allocate up to $1 Million for Fall 2023 Scholarship Initiative

March 13, 2023 Students accepted into Missouri Baptist University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program...

Master of Social Work Program Fully Accredited by Council on Social Work Education

March 21, 2023 ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University’s online Master of Social Work program (MSW) has...

MBU to reduce tuition for Master of Science in Criminal Justice by 37 percent

March 13, 2023 Missouri Baptist University will offer a significantly reduced tuition for its fully...

Gustafson named Employee of the Year for 2022

ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University has named Erik Gustafson, ’16, Employee of the Year...

Missouri Baptist University begins fall semester with largest-ever freshman class

ST. LOUIS – Missouri Baptist University has enrolled the largest freshman class in its history,...

Missouri Baptist University Trustees extend President Keith Ross’ contract and approve new faculty appointments

Missouri Baptist University Trustees extended President Keith Ross’ contract and approved new faculty appointments and...

Hessel returns to MBU as VP for student affairs, dean of students

The Missouri Baptist University Board of Trustees has appointed Jon Hessel, ’03, as vice-president for student development and dean of students.

Missouri Baptist will join the Heart of America Conference as an associate member in football beginning Fall 2023

SAINT LOUIS (April 29, 2022)–The Heart of America Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the...

MBU announces 50th commencement speaker

SAINT LOUIS (April 21, 2022)–Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, president emeritus at Samford University, will serve as...

MBU appoints associate vice president for spiritual formation

SAINT LOUIS (April 8, 2022)–Dr. Aaron Lumpkin has been tapped to serve as Missouri Baptist...

MBU News, Alumni

Jasmin Griffin

Jasmine Griffin graduated with a Master of Social Work degree in 2022. Griffin works as...

MBU News, Seniors

Patrick Griffey : Senior Story

“I plan to pursue long-term overseas mission work. I am hopeful to use the skills I have gained in my communications classes to shine a light on issues of poverty and brokenness."

MBU News, Seniors

Aaliyaha Gladney : Senior Story

Senior and SGA President, Aaliyaha Gladney shares her gratitude towards MBU.

MBU News, Seniors

Jonah Scott : Senior Story

Senior, Jonah Scott, shares the legacy he hopes he left at MBU.

MBU News, Seniors

Emily Bayer : Senior Story

Nursing Student, Emily Bayer, shares her senior quote and plans after graduation

MBU Board of Trustees adopt reimagined Strategic Plan

Following a year of planning and community engagement, Missouri Baptist University’s Board of Trustees enthusiastically...

MBU News, Programs

MBU’s MSW program to be offered fully online beginning this fall

Beginning fall 2022, Missouri Baptist University (MBU) will offer its Master of Social Work (MSW) program fully online.

MBU News, Student Life

MBU students attend 2022 Football Career Conference

MBU sport management majors joined peers from around the country this past week at the...

MBU Board of Trustees approve new programs and set budget

Missouri Baptist University Trustees approved a host of new academic programs, along with the 2022-2023...

MBU News, Alumni

Ryan Krupp: Alumni Success Story

Ryan Krupp graduated from MBU in 2015 with a B.S. in Business Administration. Krupp’s drive...

MBU News, Students

MBU Board hears enrollment news, approves faculty

Missouri Baptist University’s Board of Trustees received preliminary enrollment news, were greeted with several on-campus renovations...

MBU News, Alumni

Ansley Little: Alumni Success Story

MBU alumna and graduate student, Ansley Little, received the Missouri East Rising Star Nurse of...

MBU News, Alumni

The Storytellers : Matthew Williams and Rickie Ross

He was just 22 years old when he was deemed a murderer. Hearing those words...

MBU News, Programs

MBU counseling programs receive full CACREP accreditation

After a nearly four-year-long application process, Missouri Baptist University’s counseling preparation programs have received eight-year...

MBU News, Student Life

MBU students awarded 2021 Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant

MBU students, Luke Little (’22) and Mikayla Harrison (’22), received the 2021 Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship...

MBU named 9th in St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Top Workplaces

Missouri Baptist University has ranked ninth in the 2021 St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s annual Top Workplace...

MBU Trustees approve faculty appointment

Missouri Baptist University’s Board of Trustees presented Ken Revenaugh, senior vice president for business affairs,...

MBU announces revised COVID-19 protocols for summer 2021

Consistent with recent guidance from the CDC and St. Louis County Department of Public Health,...

MBU celebrates 49th commencement

By the Numbers Total Degrees: 763 Doctor of Education: 20 Educational Specialist: 6 Graduate degrees...

MBU News, Programs

MBU to thank School of Education alumni with limited-time graduate scholarship

As a way to thank educators for their tireless commitment throughout the pandemic, MBU is...

MBU News, Faculty & Staff

Nice to Meet You : Kim Cochran

Missouri Baptist University’s Director of Early College Partnerships, Kim Cochran, joined the MBU family in...

MBU partners with Fresh Ideas as new dining service provider; announces dining hall renovations

Fresh Ideas, an innovative food service management company, was recently selected as the new dining...

MBU announces intent to return to normal in-person operations for Fall 21

Missouri Baptist University plans to resume normal campus operations beginning next fall including fully face-to-face...

MBU Faith and Learning Symposium set for April 9, Professor of History Dr. Keith Beutler to deliver keynote presentation.

This Friday, MBU Professor of History Dr. Keith Beutler will present, “The Weight and Weightlessness...

MBU News, Alumni

Cameron Poole: Alumni Success Story

As a young man, Cameron Poole saw a need for change in education. So naturally,...

MBU News, Programs

Missouri Baptist University to launch 100% online Master of Science in Nursing next fall

New St. Louis-area MSN program to include three concentrations Following approval from the Higher Learning...

MBU News, Programs

NOBTS and Missouri Baptist University to offer advanced standing M.Div. pathway

Through a new partnership between New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Missouri Baptist University...

MBU News, Alumni

James Keeton: Alumni Success Story

James Keeton saw the need for change in his community — then he got to work. Keeton...

MBU Board of Trustees approve new programs, set budget

Missouri Baptist University Trustees approved new academic programs and partnerships, the 2021-2022 annual budget and...

Missouri Baptist University named a 2021 USA Top Workplace

Today Missouri Baptist University has announced it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award...

MBU News, Programs

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary set to offer advanced M.Div. standing for MBU Christian Ministry graduates

In efforts to train upcoming Christian leaders, graduates of MBU’s Christian Ministry degree program will...

Business, MBU News

MBU Announces new Vice President for Business Affairs

After conducting a national search this fall, Missouri Baptist University President Keith Ross has named...

Missouri Baptist University offers Test-Optional Pathway for Admission

Missouri Baptist University offers Test-Optional Pathway for Admission In light of COVID-19 restrictions, students beginning...

Trustees approve minor in Nursing Across Cultures, Strategic Plan and Financial Audit

Missouri Baptist University trustees took several important steps toward the University’s future at their regularly...

MBU reviews COVID-19 planning as St. Louis County announces Safer At Home Order

In light of St. Louis County’s Safer At Home Order, Missouri Baptist University remains committed...