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Athletes serve Plainview community on King Chasing Day
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University student-athletes worked alongside the City of Plainview on Monday, Sept. 21, to clean and beautify public spaces during King Chasing Day....
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Browse news, announcements and stories published by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University in 2026.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University student-athletes worked alongside the City of Plainview on Monday, Sept. 21, to clean and beautify public spaces during King Chasing Day....
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society has received the Outstanding Student Community Award, the highest level of recognition...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s School of Business celebrated the arrival of its new market ticker Tuesday, Sept. 15. Students, faculty, and community representatives...
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Expert insight from Dr. Cindy McClenagan
Retelling the past cannot change what happened, but new perspectives can change how people understand history, whose voices they hear and what possibilities they imagine.
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Expert insight from Dr. Cindy McClenagan
Historiographic metafiction blends history and self-aware fiction to examine how the past is recorded, interpreted and turned into narrative.
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— Hutcherson Flying Queens great Carmen Wynn-Parks, a three-time NAIA All-American who became one of the most accomplished players in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University student Illiana Salazar and fellow students Olivia Fischer and Hannah Souter share how a 14-day mission trip to Kenya challenged their...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University students traveled to Nikiski, Alaska, to lead a summer sports camp that paired athletic instruction with relationship-building, Bible...
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Expert insight from Dr. David Favela
Students can identify academic strengths and weaknesses by examining patterns across assignments, exams, topics and skills rather than relying only on an overall grade.
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Expert insight from Dr. David Favela
Effective academic feedback is clear, specific, constructive and actionable, helping students understand both what needs improvement and what to do next.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has been awarded a $2,500 grant to expand its First-Generation College Celebration, building on last year’s first formal observance with a...
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Expert insight from Dr. J.M. Givens Jr.
New religious movements may develop through new interpretations of existing beliefs, cultural change, religious dissatisfaction or the search for spiritual meaning.
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Expert insight from Dr. J.M. Givens Jr.
Comparative religion examines the similarities and differences among religious traditions, including their beliefs, practices, texts and approaches to questions about...
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Expert insight from Dr. Kimberlee Mendoza
Becoming a writer takes practice, study and persistence. Writers strengthen their craft by reading, writing regularly, seeking feedback and revising their work.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s Abraham Art Gallery announces Yuyi Morales: Soñadoras, the first Fall 2026 exhibition. Yuyi Morales: Soñadoras features the original...
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More than 75 faculty, staff, students and friends gathered Wednesday morning as 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University broke ground on a new prayer garden, something the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ...
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Expert insight from Jesse Gutierrez IV
Nursing faculty support student success through instruction, mentoring, clinical guidance and feedback that help students build competence, confidence and professional...
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Expert insight from Dr. J.A. Greer
Managers can build trust through honest communication, consistent follow-through, fair treatment and genuine concern for employees.
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Expert insight from Dr. J.A. Greer
Trust in the workplace is built through communication, consistency and integrity. Dr. J.A. Greer explains what helps managers earn employee trust.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University invites members of the community to join faculty, staff, students, and friends of the university for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new...
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Expert insight from Dr. J.M. Givens Jr.
Christians believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God whose life, teachings, death and resurrection are central to the Christian faith.
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Expert insight from Dr. Kimberlee Mendoza
Generational differences can reveal broad patterns, but stereotypes often oversimplify how people think and behave. Dr. Kimberlee Mendoza explains what really shapes...
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Expert insight from Dr. Cindy McClenagan
Fiction can deepen historical understanding by exploring perspectives, motives and experiences that surviving records may not fully preserve.
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Expert insight from Jesse Gutierrez IV
Students can reduce test anxiety through consistent preparation, realistic practice, healthy habits and positive test-taking strategies.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is launching Pioneer BikeShare, a new bicycle-sharing program to help students without reliable transportation get around Plainview for...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is expanding its campus safety resources with the introduction of the SafeZone mobile app at all teaching locations. The Plainview campus...
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The Welch Foundation has awarded 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University a three-year, $135,000 grant to continue its undergraduate summer research program, increasing annual...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University formally opened the 2026-2027 academic year Wednesday with university officials reporting an overall increase in enrollment, including...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has added its first mass spectrometer, a $115,000 instrument made possible by a second Welch Foundation equipment grant and additional...
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From tuberculosis and cancer to the chemical effects of vaping, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University students spent part of their summer tackling real-world scientific questions...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University celebrated the successful opening of its new Irving teaching location Saturday, Aug. 8, welcoming students for a ribbon cutting and...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University celebrates the opening of its new Irving location Saturday, Aug. 8, expanding the university’s ability to serve international graduate...
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Heart of a Pioneer, Dr. Donna Hedgepath’s new podcast premieres Saturday, Aug. 1. The new monthly podcast hosted by the president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University will...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has selected 12Twenty as the new career management system for the Pioneer Career Center, providing students and alumni with expanded...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University mourns the passing of Sally Ruth Shaw, a longtime benefactor and former member and secretary of the university’s Board of Trustees. Shaw...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has named Dora Garcia assistant executive director and assistant dean of its Lubbock campus.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has 23 new degrees, specializations, and certificates for the 2026-2027 academic year, creating additional opportunities for students at the...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has received more applications for admission to its Plainview campus than at any point in the institution's 117-year history, setting a...
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Dr. Jerry Faught II has begun serving as executive director and campus dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s San Antonio campus, bringing extensive experience in higher...
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A 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University initiative that saved students more than $463,000 on textbooks and course materials in 2025 is being recognized nationally through a new...
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As school athletics programs face increasingly complex leadership, compliance, and operational challenges, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is launching a new Athletic...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has named Sarah Perez as interim associate dean of the Mieth School of Nursing, effective immediately.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has named Dr. Joshua Switzer as vice president of strategic initiatives and innovations/chief of staff and assistant professor of...
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Three members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University's leadership team officially begin new administrative roles July 1 as the university enters its 2026-2027 fiscal year. Dr....
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Dr. Christy Reed will assume leadership of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University's Lubbock campus as interim executive director and dean on July 1 following the retirement of Dr....
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Dr. Jesse Gutierrez IV, assistant professor in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University's Ben and Bertha Mieth School of Nursing, has been selected by the National Council of State...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University announces its annual Homecoming celebration is returning to the fall semester. Scheduled for Oct. 18-24 on the Plainview campus, the...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is partnering with Destiny Sports to host the Destiny Sports Camp June 29-July 1on the university’s Plainview campus, providing children...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University plans to honor David Barkalow as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for the university’s San Antonio campus during graduation exercises...
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When Jordan Hickerson Boegner graduated from 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in piano performance, she dreamed of building a career helping students...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University recognized 575 students across its campuses and online programs for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester. A...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has selected Dr. Kyle D. Edgington as the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for the university’s Lubbock campus. He will be recognized...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s Abraham Art Gallery welcomes the Plains Art Association for the 64th annual Juried Spring Celebration of Art, open through Sunday June 28.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University awarded degrees to 114 graduates during Spring 2026 commencement exercises held Saturday afternoon in Hutcherson Center on the university’s...
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When Mariia Syzonenko arrived at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University in August 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ after an exhausting journey from war-torn Ukraine, she spoke hesitant English, had never...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University will celebrate its Spring 2026 commencement ceremony at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, in Hutcherson Center on the university’s Plainview campus....
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When Ayesha Siddiqui walks across the stage during commencement exercises at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University, she will walk away with more than a diploma. She will carry...
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Dr. Donna Hedgepath, president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University, has announced that attorney and university trustee Noe Valles will serve as the featured speaker for...
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A student success initiative focused on advising, coaching and academic support has been selected as the next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) project at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University recognized student achievement and academic excellence during the university’s annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony held Thursday,...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University will honor Randy Neff as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for the university’s Wichita Falls campus during graduation exercises...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University recognized outstanding student achievement during its annual Academic Awards Chapel held Wednesday, April 29, in Harral Memorial Auditorium....
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has announced a series of significant administrative changes affecting several campuses and leadership roles, reflecting the university’s...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a series of leadership promotions, including the appointment of a new provost and the elevation of...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University highlights student achievement, scholarship, and creativity during Academic Excellence Weeks, which begins today, April 20, on the Plainview...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University observes annual Creation Care Week April 20–24, culminating in a hands-on chapel service on Wednesday, April 22, in conjunction with Earth...
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When spring break mission plans shifted unexpectedly, students from 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University discovered that God’s plans were greater than their own. Originally...
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The Sally Society, a women’s giving group at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University, announced the establishment of a new endowed scholarship for nursing students in Plainview...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University launches the Bridging 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Student Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, in Harral Memorial Auditorium. Created by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ senior...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University hosts the second session of its Spring 2026 Women in Scholarship Lecture Series from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the Harral...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has named Dr. Michael Dain as interim dean of the School of Christian Studies. Dain, who has served on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ faculty since 2009,...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University Alumni Association recognized two longtime employees for their dedicated service during the annual Employee Awards Luncheon held Thursday,...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University honored faculty and staff members for their years of service and recognized retiring employees during the Employee Awards Luncheon held...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University honored eight employees for excellence in service, scholarship, and leadership during its annual Employee Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 9.
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Legendary Christian singer-songwriter and pianist Ken Medema will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in Harral Memorial Auditorium as part of the Clay...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University mourns the passing of Camella June Mattox, the institution’s first campus nurse. A longtime friend and supporter of the university, Mrs....
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has been ranked No. 9 in Texas for best college dorms by University Magazine, a recognition that highlights the strength of the student...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University reached more than 300,000 viewers nationwide Wednesday evening as part of its ongoing "Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan" initiative. A 30-second...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is making a new path for students on the South Plains to pursue a nursing degree without leaving West Texas. Beginning this fall, students...
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Opera of the Plains presents its Spring 2026 children’s opera, Little Red Riding Hood, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in Miller Recital Hall inside the Harral Fine Arts...
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A team of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University online students has reached the pinnacle of global competition in the Business Strategy Game (BSG), finishing among just eight...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is receiving national exposure this week as the university’s story airs on the Public Television series Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan.
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Beginning this fall, incoming freshmen at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ’s Plainview campus may enter the established pre-nursing track with a new expectation: qualified students will be...
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High school choir students from across the South Plains will gather at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University on Saturday, April 18, for a day of music and learning during the...
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When Jarrett and Justice Bednarek walked onto the stage in Harral Auditorium during 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s chapel service Wednesday, they brought with them a...
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As Fall 2026 registration approaches, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is highlighting a historic tuition reduction designed to open doors for more students seeking a...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has been selected to participate in the Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium, a competitive statewide initiative designed to expand...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University invites students, employees and community members to join an evening of conversation and reflection during Black History Month Talks: More...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University will conclude Homecoming 2026 Saturday, Feb. 21, with a full day of alumni fellowship opportunities, athletic contests and traditional...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s Homecoming 2026 celebration moves into its most activity-filled stretch Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20–21, with alumni gatherings, worship...
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Homecoming 2026 continues Thursday, Feb. 19, at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University with a variety of campus attractions and athletic events. Mabee Regional Heritage Center...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s Homecoming celebration continues Wednesday, Feb. 18, with an Italian Cream Soda Social scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. outside the cafeteria.
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Prospective students exploring college options at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s Pioneer Preview on Friday, Feb. 20 will find a wide range of academic opportunities —...
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Homecoming 2026 continues Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University with Library Mayhem from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the university library. The event features...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University plans to recognize outstanding alumni during the Blue & Gold Awards Banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Trinity Building sanctuary as...
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Historian Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson of Baylor University connected the American Revolution, the Haitian Revolution and 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s own civil rights...
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Homecoming 2026 at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University begins Monday, Feb. 16, launching a week of events designed to reconnect alumni and celebrate Pioneer traditions.
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Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson, Ralph and Bessie Mae Lynn Endowed Chair of History at Baylor University, challenged 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University students, faculty, staff and...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University hosts the first session of its annual Women in Scholarship Lecture Series from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Harral Auditorium...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University welcomes approximately 240 area high school students to its Plainview campus Thursday, Feb. 12, for LangFest / Festival Hispano de Cultura y...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University reminds all that the 2026 Willson Lectures public chapel event takes place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Harral Auditorium on the...
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A 10-student cohort set a milestone for 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University on Friday, Feb. 6 as they became the first graduates of the university’s new International Program....
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends back to campus Feb. 16–21 for Homecoming 2026, a week filled with fellowship, worship,...
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When 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s San Antonio campus holds commencement Friday, the ceremony will mark a milestone as the university celebrates the first graduates of...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University welcomes David Favela, Ed.D., as Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Leadership. He also will serve as an Assistant Professor of...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University welcomes prospective students and their families to Pioneer Preview, an on-campus preview day designed to help students explore academic...
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James Sercey never imagined one ordinary conversation would become part of a story much larger than himself. A 2009 graduate, Sercey has spent his adult life doing...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University has named alumna Elexia Ruiz head coach of its revived competitive dance program, which will return in Fall 2026. Ruiz was introduced to...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University’s School of Creative Arts presents a series of three concert events during the next two weeks.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University will bring back its competitive dance team for the Fall 2026 semester, relaunching a program that previously combined game-day spirit with...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University invites area residents, churches, and alumni to be part of a special campus event during the 2026 Willson Lectures, as nationally recognized...
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Abraham Art Gallery’s new 2026 exhibition, STEAMROLLED X presented by PrintHouston, celebrates the woodcut and the art of printmaking. The show features 32...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University is launching a new digital and financial literacy initiative aimed at expanding educational and workforce opportunities for students in...
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Baptist University plans a program expansion of the Ben & Bertha Mieth School of Nursing to the university’s Plainview campus to strengthen academic...
