/news-and-events/index.htm en-us Official news and press releases from 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:38:36 CDT Cascade CMS /news-and-events/2025/05/mieth-honduras-medical-mission.htm Eleven members of 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University’s Ben and Bertha Mieth School of Nursing boarded a plane in May 18 carrying blood pressure cuffs, medical supplies and a shared prayer — that God would use their nursing skills to minister to families in rural Honduras. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT /news-and-events/2025/05/mieth-honduras-medical-mission.htm Phillip L Hamilton WBU San Antonio Missions School of Nursing Community /news-and-events/2025/12/honor-rolls-12-2025.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University celebrates the success of 623 students achieving placement on academic honor rolls for the Fall 2025 term. A total of 302 students were named to the President’s List, with 321 students making the Dean’s List. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/12/honor-rolls-12-2025.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/12/willson-lectures-26-1.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University has selected Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson, associate professor of history and Ralph & Bessie Mae Lynn Endowed Chair of History at Baylor University, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Willson Lectures, scheduled for Feb. 10–12 on the university’s Plainview campus. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/12/willson-lectures-26-1.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/12/graduation-12-13-25-names-included.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University recognized 59 graduates during the winter commencement ceremony held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hutcherson Center on the Plainview campus. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/12/graduation-12-13-25-names-included.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/12/graduation-dec-25-adv.htm Fifty-Nine 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University students are scheduled to participate in commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Hutcherson Center on the university’s Plainview campus. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/12/graduation-dec-25-adv.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/12/ben-mieth-tribute.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University mourns the loss of a cherished friend, visionary supporter, and devoted servant of Christ with the passing of Ben Mieth on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, while also celebrating his remarkable legacy of Kingdom impact, generosity, and global mission leadership. Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/12/ben-mieth-tribute.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community School of Creative Arts WBU San Antonio School of Nursing /news-and-events/2025/12/kamron-williams-walking-grad.htm Two years after doctors told 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University student Kam'Ron Williams he’d never walk again, he plans to step strong and stand tall Dec. 13 as he receives his diploma. His walk will seem simple to those who don’t know his story, but taking those steps will mean “everything” to the graduate, who refused to quit physically, spiritually, and academically. Thu, 4 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/12/kamron-williams-walking-grad.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community School of Business /news-and-events/2025/11/tucker-chamber-som.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University congratulates sophomore Kendal Tucker on being named the Plainview Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Month for November 2025. Tucker, a native of Billings, Montana, is majoring in elementary education (EC-6) with a specialization in special education (K-12). She is also minoring in English and American Sign Language. After graduating from 51�Թ�����Ƶ, she plans to teach in the field of special education. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/tucker-chamber-som.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community School of Education /news-and-events/2025/11/tech-aso-dance-showcase.htm With no venue large enough available in Lubbock, Texas Tech University’s African Student Organization is bringing the annual ASO Dance Showcase to 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University tonight, filling Harral Auditorium with an evening of high-energy performances representing African culture, artistry and student creativity. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the showcase begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. An audience of more than 700 people is expected. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/tech-aso-dance-showcase.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/11/lighting-up-wayland-1-25.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University invites the community to gather on campus for its annual “Lighting Up 51�Թ�����Ƶ” celebration, taking place immediately after Plainview’s community Christmas parade on Thursday, Dec. 4. Festivities are expected to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. at Gates Hall Circle, located in front of historic Gates Hall on Quincy Street. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/lighting-up-wayland-1-25.htm Phillip L Hamilton School of Creative Arts Community /news-and-events/2025/11/thanksgiving-meal.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University is inviting the Plainview community to join students, faculty, and staff for the university’s annual Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the cafeteria located on the first floor of McClung University Center. The special holiday meal will be prepared and served by Sodexo, which provides dining services to 51�Թ�����Ƶ’s Plainview campus. The event offers a chance for community members to share a traditional Thanksgiving meal alongside the university family. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/thanksgiving-meal.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/11/lubbock-power-and-light-scholarship-release.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University announces the establishment of the Lubbock Power and Light / Daniel Lyle Odom Endowed Scholarship, created to honor the longstanding partnership between Lubbock Power and Light (LP&L) and Daniel Lyle Odom, a Lubbock business leader and former chairman of the Electric Utility Board. While the endowment was initiated in recognition of Odom’s service, friends, colleagues, and community partners are encouraged to contribute. Fri, 7 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/lubbock-power-and-light-scholarship-release.htm Phillip L Hamilton School of Mathematics and Sciences Community School of Business /news-and-events/2025/11/brown-scholarship-announcement.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University announces the establishment of the Dell and Pat Brown Endowed Scholarship, created by the Brown family in memory of two longtime Plainview educators whose lives were devoted to students. Thu, 6 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/brown-scholarship-announcement.htm Phillip L Hamilton School of Education Community /news-and-events/2025/11/block-tuition-reduction.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University announces an unparalleled 9.5 percent reduction in its undergraduate block tuition rate beginning with the Fall 2026 term, making one of higher education’s best values even better. The university is also reducing graduate tuition on the Plainview campus by more than 35 percent, aligning those costs more closely with online graduate tuition rates and further extending the university’s efforts to make advanced education more attainable. Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/block-tuition-reduction.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community WBU Online /news-and-events/2025/11/qep-webpage-announcement.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University has launched a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) webpage — wbu.edu/qep — to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members in shaping the university’s next major initiative focused on student learning and success. Tue, 4 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST /news-and-events/2025/11/qep-webpage-announcement.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/10/chemistry-conference-honors-25.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University chemistry students brought home recognition and valuable research experiences after attending two major conferences this fall — the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Welch Conference, a prestigious event in Houston featuring multiple Wolf Prize winners. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CDT /news-and-events/2025/10/chemistry-conference-honors-25.htm Phillip L Hamilton School of Mathematics and Sciences Community /news-and-events/2025/10/museum-nativity-25.htm The Mabee, a collection of three museums on the 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University campus, is again celebrating the Christmas season with its fourth annual International Nativity Exhibition. Opening Nov. 1, the exhibition will remain on display through Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CDT /news-and-events/2025/10/museum-nativity-25.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/10/pioneer-preview-fall2025-adv.htm High school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to experience campus life firsthand when 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University hosts its Fall 2025 Pioneer Preview on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Plainview campus. This popular one-day event gives future Pioneers an inside look at academics, athletics, student life, and the Christ-centered community that defines 51�Թ�����Ƶ. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CDT /news-and-events/2025/10/pioneer-preview-fall2025-adv.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community /news-and-events/2025/10/business-phds.htm 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University will recognize three new doctoral graduates from its Ph.D. in Management program during the Dec. 13, 2025, commencement ceremony on the Plainview campus. Each graduate will be hooded in recognition of their academic achievement and contribution to the field of management research. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CDT /news-and-events/2025/10/business-phds.htm Phillip L Hamilton School of Business Community /news-and-events/2025/10/night-at-the-mabee-adv.htm Mabee Regional Heritage Center at 51�Թ�����Ƶ Baptist University will open its doors for two special Nights at the Mabee events in November, offering free, family-friendly fun and a chance to experience history in new ways. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CDT /news-and-events/2025/10/night-at-the-mabee-adv.htm Phillip L Hamilton Community