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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
Alum Clint Wooderson Joining ±«Óãtv Faculty, Will Coach Speech & Debate
An experienced and familiar voice will be leading ±«Óãtv's storied speech & debate team this fall. Dr. Clint Wooderson, having recently announced his retirement as an administrator with Bolivar R-1 Schools, has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Communication beginning with the Fall 2025 semester.
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