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±«Óãtv Fall Commencement to be held on December 15
±«Óãtv will be awarding degrees to graduating students in a commencement ceremony on December 15 at 3 p.m., in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
±«Óãtv, Mercy Expand Health Care Education Partnership
After nearly four decades working together to train the next generation of nurses, Mercy Springfield Communities and ±«Óãtv are expanding their partnership to include a broader range of health care professions.
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±«Óãtv Accreditation Reaffirmed
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) board voted to reaffirm ±«Óãtv's accreditation with no concerns. ±«Óãtv was placed on the Standard Pathway 10-Year cycle at HLC's board meeting on Thursday, November 2. The reaffirmation is the culmination of months of diligent work by the ±«Óãtv administration, faculty, staff, and board members to confirm the university continues to meet the high standards necessary for accreditation.
±«Óãtv to Sell Salem Facility, Lease Back Space to Continue Degree Programs
±«Óãtv has agreed to sell the Gott Center for Christian Education in Salem to the Salem Board of Education, strengthening its relationship with the Salem community while continuing to offer degree programs through the campus.
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Board of Trustees Adopts New Strategic Plan for ±«Óãtv
The strategic direction of ±«Óãtv was set during the University's Fall Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 17. In addition to reviewing the 2023-2024 budget and approving tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year, the trustees unanimously adopted a strategic plan to guide the university to its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2028.
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±«Óãtv Forensics Teams brings home awards from two tournaments.
The ±«Óãtv Forensics Team hosted the Derryberry Season Opener tournament on September 30, with over 150 participants and 22 colleges. ±«Óãtv brought home several awards.
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±«Óãtv Nursing Graduates Earn 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
Graduates from ±«Óãtv's associate's and bachelor's programs in nursing earned a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX exam this spring.
Convoy of Hope Grocery Distribution at ±«Óãtv
±«Óãtv is partnering with Convoy of Hope to host a free grocery distribution for the Bolivar and Polk County community on Saturday, August 26, on the Bolivar campus.