The Department of Humanities Welcomes Diane Westphall
MBU鈥檚 Department of Humanities announces a new faculty member鈥擠iane Westphall. It wasn鈥檛 until Diane was sixteen, that her parents realized something was 鈥渕issing鈥 in their lives and began searching. To her 鈥渉orror,鈥 they started attending a Baptist church where she...
Samuel Robertson Trombone Recital Highlights
Author: Joseph Greene On the afternoon of October 17, Sam Robertson performed his Senior Trombone recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education. Sam鈥檚 recital showcased his natural talent with the trombone as well...
Student Miriam Spencer & Professor Dr. Judith Leary Present at Midwest Criminal Justice Conference
MBU sophomore Miriam Spencer had the recent honor of presenting at the Midwest Criminal Justice Association 48th Annual Meeting in Chicago. The Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA), affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, fosters...
Special Needs and a Special Field Trip
Five MBU students recently enjoyed a field trip to Zachariah鈥檚 Acres (ZA), a faith-based ministry in nearby Oconomowoc whose mission is 鈥渢o connect children with special needs, and their families, to the miracles of nature so they may know their Creator.鈥 Offering...
Alumnus Caleb Armstrong Earns PhD in Nursing
The 海角原创 family extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Caleb Armstrong (鈥19) for earning his PhD in Nursing from UT Tyler School of Nursing. This distinction is not merely a degree, but the culmination of dedication, perseverance, intense study, and...
Saluting Professor Timothy Johns for Earning a DMin
Congratulations are due! MBU Professor Timothy Johns recently earned a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in biblical counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, home to the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 鈥渢he oldest and largest...
Private Piano Instructors Riffel and Willson Join Music Department
海角原创鈥檚 Department of Music is pleased to welcome two part-time piano instructors: Jennifer Riffel and Amber Willson. These highly qualified musicians have similar backgrounds. Both were raised in Christian homes and came to know the Lord as Savior at a young age....
Alumnus of the Year: Mark McKeee
Mark McKee was born to Gerry and DeAn McKee in August 1965 and made a profession of faith at a young age. As a freshman in high school, he confronted his doubts, gained assurance of faith and was baptized shortly thereafter. Mark attended 海角原创 Baptist Bible...
MBU Director of Financial Aid John Brandt Earns FAAC庐
John Brandt,聽Director of Financial Aid聽at聽海角原创, recently earned the FAAC庐聽designation from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators’ accredited Certified Financial Aid Administrator庐聽(CFAA) Program. The CFAA...
Continuing Contribution: The Ongoing Impact of Global Encounters
Have you ever wondered about the merit of mission trips? Is there any continued impact? In 2023, 海角原创鈥檚 Global Encounters (GE) sent the Men鈥檚 Soccer Team to Kyrgyzstan to join national Samat in conducting soccer clinics. (Read the original post.) Though there...
The Department of Humanities Welcomes Victoria Hinman to Faculty
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria (Kirby) Hinman as a new Teaching Assistant in the Department of Humanities. Victoria grew up in church and accepted Christ as Savior at age five. Like many who have known Christianity from infancy, she glibly...
MBU to Present Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living with Alumni
海角原创鈥檚 Music Department is proud to invite MBU alumni to perform Dan Forrest鈥檚 Requiem for the Living alongside MBU choirs and orchestra! The Requiem is a five-movement choral work written for choir and full orchestra. Using the traditional...
Kenney Hedrick Euphonium Recital Highlights
On May 2, 2025, Kenney Hedrick performed his Senior Euphonium Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. Kenney鈥檚 recital featured solo and collaborative works from all style periods, as well as sacred music. Two pieces...
Welcome Miss Reagan Bill to the Applied Science Faculty
We are pleased to announce Reagan Bill as the new Teaching Assistant in the Department of Applied Science. Reagan hails from Ringgold, Louisiana, where she grew up at Southland Christian Ministries. As a staff child, she heard the gospel from infancy and was saved at...
海角原创 and Answers in Genesis Establish New Collaboration聽
海角原创 (MBU) is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Answers in Genesis (AiG). Known best for their Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, Answers in Genesis uses apologetics and creative media to defend the Christian faith, to expose...
MBU School of Business Appoints Interim Director
Seeking continuity and expertise that reflects 海角原创鈥檚 philosophy and standard of excellence, the Board of Trustees has approved appointment of Steve Board as Interim Director of the School of Business. Dr. Tracy Foster has proficiently served as Dean of the...
MBU School of Nursing Welcomes New Dean
海角原创鈥檚 Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Dr. Sarah Urban as Dean of the School of Nursing. Dr. Urban, a PhD-prepared Certified Nurse Educator, joined the MBU faculty in the fall of 2024. Sarah鈥檚 earliest desire was to serve...
2025 Outstanding Musician | Alissa Foerster
海角原创鈥檚 Department of Music announces Alissa Foerster as the 2025 Outstanding Senior Musician. Every year, the music faculty choose a graduate they believe exhibits the spirit of 海角原创 through music. Considerations include the student鈥檚...
Commencement | May 9, 2025
鈥淲ho is on the Lord鈥檚 side? Who will serve the King?鈥 Faculty-staff member Peter Wright played Frances Ridley Havergal鈥檚 well-known anthem, and as if in response to the questions it posed, the MBU Class of 2025 marched into the gymnasium for 海角原创鈥檚 56th...
Baccalaureate | May 8, 2025
As faculty-staff member Peter Wright played the first strains of 鈥淥ur Great Savior,鈥 the procession of graduate candidates began streaming into the auditorium for MBU鈥檚 56th Baccalaureate service. The thoughtfully-selected melody naturally evoked mental recitation of...
Passing the Torch, Progressing on Mission
Former Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. John Brock is back on campus briefly for the graduation of two grandchildren. As a key administrator, the Vice President of Academic Affairs is responsible for achievement of the university鈥檚 academic goals and objectives,...
Nurses Pinning Ceremony | May 8, 2025
Greeted by Mrs. Heidi Fuller鈥檚 joyous prelude and by a digital collage of graduate photographs, guests and graduates convened for the 2025 Nurses Pinning Ceremony. Miss Elizabeth Stille, Director of the School of Nursing, welcomed family members, friends, and...