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±«Óãtv Theatre announces 2021-2022 season
±«Óãtv Theatre is excited to announce its 2021-2022 season that features the theme: "Onward." Each of the productions highlights a different opportunity for students and audience members alike.
±«Óãtv's Langford, Weber selected as "Most Influential Women" for 2021
Dr. Allison Langford, vice president for strategic planning and initiatives at ±«Óãtv, and Rebecca Weber, a 2012 ±«Óãtv graduate and program director with CASA of Southwest Missouri, have been selected to Springfield Business Journal's class of 2021 "Most Influential Women."
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±«Óãtv trustees elect Richard J. Melson, Ph.D. as 26th president
±«Óãtv's Board of Trustees unanimously elected Richard J. Melson, Ph.D., as the 26th president effective Sept. 7.
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±«Óãtv celebrates 144th school year at formal convocation
Two faculty members and a staff member were honored during ±«Óãtv's annual convocation Wednesday, Aug. 18 - the opening of the 144th session of the University.
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±«Óãtv mourns the passing of former First Lady Joann Spurgeon
The ±«Óãtv family mourns the passing of former ±«Óãtv First Lady Joann Spurgeon, wife of Harlan E. Spurgeon, who served as ±«Óãtv President from 1979-1983. Joann passed away Aug. 7 in Ozark at the age of 90.
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±«Óãtv welcomes new faculty for 2021-2022 academic year
±«Óãtv is pleased to announce several new faculty members for the 2021-2022 academic year. ±«Óãtv's faculty is integral in the University's mission to be a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.
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Baseball star Burrell joins ±«Óãtv Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Now a member of the 2021 ±«Óãtv Athletics Hall of Fame class, Jack Burrell was a hard-throwing right-hander who was a starting pitcher for the Bearcats for three seasons. An injury sent him to the bullpen, moving him into a relief role his senior season.
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±«Óãtv named a College of Distinction in 2021-22 cohort
±«Óãtv has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, ±«Óãtv claims its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction.
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