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ßÏÀÖÔ° Introduces Provost and Celebrates Progress at Employee Forum
ßÏÀÖÔ° faculty and staff celebrated the institution’s recent achievements and ongoing progress at an employee forum on July 8.
Field of Honor Comes to ßÏÀÖÔ° Campus
The Lions Club of Bluefield, Virginia, commemorated the United States’ 250th anniversary with a Field of Honor event near the Dome.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Announces Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists
ßÏÀÖÔ° has released its President’s and Dean’s lists for the spring 2026 academic semester. The President’s List honors 104 students...
ßÏÀÖÔ° Mourns the Loss of Dr. Dan Grabeel
ßÏÀÖÔ° mourns the loss of Dr. Daniel E. Grabeel, Sr., a dedicated servant leader and distinguished dentist.
ßÏÀÖÔ° to Host 2026 Rise Up Rams Golf Outing
ßÏÀÖÔ° will host its annual Rise Up Rams Golf Outing on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Fincastle Golf Club in Bluefield, Virginia.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Mourns the Loss of Dr. Generoso Duremdes
ßÏÀÖÔ° mourns the loss of Dr. Generoso Duremdes, a champion of rural healthcare and Christ-centered education.
Campus Transformation Continues as Rish Hall Renovation Nears Completion
The comprehensive renovation of Rish Hall represents one of the most significant residential upgrades on campus in decades.
From Freshman Year to Forever: The Story of ßÏÀÖÔ° Alumni Devan Reeves and Maddie Thompson
Devan Reeves and Maddie Thompson met at a Ram Day in 2017 and will return to the BU campus nine years later to host their wedding reception.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Achieves Approval of Doctoral Programs and Institutional-Level Change
The university was approved to offer doctoral degrees and launch its Doctor of Education and Doctor of Business Administration programs.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Continues Upward Momentum with Growth Across Key Academic Programs
The university has grown beyond last year’s record and now serves more than 1,600 unique students during the 2025-26 academic year.