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Woodyard to Lead ±«Óãtv Center for Worldview and Culture
As part of its ongoing efforts to equip students to be Christ-centered servant leaders in a global society, ±«Óãtv is relaunching its Center for Worldview and Culture under new leadership. Dr. Jonathon Woodyard, who serves as ±«Óãtv's Vice President for Student Life, has taken over as director of the Center for Worldview beginning with the Fall 2025 semester.
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±«Óãtv Partners with KCPD, Expands Police Academy Credit
±«Óãtv and the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) have reached an affiliation agreement to deliver qualify, flexible, and low-cost degree programs to KCPD employees working hard to keep their community safe.
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Emily Davis Joins ±«Óãtv Exercise Science Faculty
Dr. Emily Davis has joined the faculty of ±«Óãtv for the Fall 2025 semester, accepting the position of Assistant Professor of Kinesiology.
±«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.