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Overly receives Baptist Children's Home scholarship at ±«Óãtv
±«Óãtv senior Briana Overly is the first recipient of a $5,000 scholarship representing a partnership among three Missouri Baptist entities.
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Candidates announced for Mr. and Miss Southwest
±«Óãtv continues the tradition of honoring one male and one female student each year at the annual Mr. and Miss Southwest Pageant, which takes place this year at 7 p.m. Friday, March 5, in Pike Auditorium on the ±«Óãtv campus.
±«Óãtv to award honorary doctorates to Clark, Mathes
Wayne Clark of Bolivar and Mark Mathes of Springfield will receive honorary doctorates from ±«Óãtv during the annual Founders' Day chapel service at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, in Pike Auditorium. ±«Óãtv awards honorary doctorates to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to society and to Kingdom work.
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Making a national impact
When he was in high school, Evan Kirksey was shy - "kind of nerdy and kind of introverted," he says. To help him overcome his shyness, Evan's father, Daren '87, '89, urged him to join speech and debate at Willard High School.
A life of service, mission and inspiration
In preparation for the mission field, Janice Sartin '64 earned her associate of arts degree from Southwest Baptist College, a BS in elementary education from then-Southwest Missouri State University, a master's in social work from Tulane University and a master's in religious education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. But, God had other plans for "Ms. Janice."
Johnson assumes Interim President role at ±«Óãtv
±«Óãtv's Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Brad Johnson as interim president during a Feb. 16 board meeting as the board begins its search for the University's 26th president. Johnson has served as acting president since Nov. 21.
±«Óãtv DPT graduate commissioned as U.S. Navy officer
±«Óãtv's Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted a ceremony Jan. 15 to finalize a 2019 DPT graduate's commission as a military officer.
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±«Óãtv Trustees reconsider tenure and promotion, appoint Johnson as Interim President
The Board of Trustees of ±«Óãtv met Tuesday, Feb. 16, in a called meeting to reconsider matters related to promotion and tenure for eligible faculty members and to discuss the presidential search.
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