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±«Óãtv Baseball Expands Dugout, Adds Locker Room with Major Donation
±«Óãtv is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Bearcats baseball dugout to include a brand new locker room facility, made possible through a major donation from an anonymous supporter. The upgraded facility is strategically designed to enhance both athletic performance and team culture by offering custom individual lockers, essential storage, access to athletic training space, and a central location for team devotionals, meetings, and relaxation.
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±«Óãtv's First Engineering Graduate Thriving in First Job
Julius Tabe made history at ±«Óãtv's Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony. When he walked across the stage to receive his diploma, he became ±«Óãtv's first engineering graduate by completing his Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering.
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Physical Therapy Welcomes Two New Faculty
±«Óãtv has welcomed two additions to its esteemed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) faculty - Dr. Sarah Menary and Dr. Brant Bess.
±«Óãtv Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction
For the 2025-2026 academic year, ±«Óãtv has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart.
Vandegrift to Lead Social Work Program
±«Óãtv is pleased to announce the hiring of Sydney Vandegrift, LCSW, as the new Social Work Program Director. An ±«Óãtv alumna and licensed clinical social worker, Vandegrift brings both academic expertise and real-world experience to lead and elevate the university's Social Work program.
Longtime ±«Óãtv Professor, Supporter Joe Shelton Passes Away
±«Óãtv (±«Óãtv) is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Joe Shelton, a cherished professor, mentor, and Bearcat Hall of Fame inductee, who died on Monday, June 2, 2025.
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±«Óãtv Conferred 290 Undergraduate Degrees and 156 Graduate Degrees during Commencement Friday, May 9
±«Óãtv conferred 290 undergraduate degrees and 156 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Friday, May 9 in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
±«Óãtv Spring 2025 Honor Roll
±«Óãtv announces the students named to the university's honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the institution's highest academic standards