At Missouri Baptist University, one of the most treasured annual traditions is thePerk Event, an on-campus concert series that has been a highlight of student life for 28 years. The event features live music, games, food and coffee. While students gather each year to enjoy the performances, games and refreshments,
A true unsung hero at Missouri Baptist University, certainly according to the students she has worked with, would be Katie Russell, who after four dedicated years counseling students at MBU, is leaving for new challenges at another area college. Katie Russell, an academic advisor at Missouri Baptist University, has
Retiring after nearly four decades at Missouri Baptist University, Dr. Curtis McClain leaves a lasting legacy of faith-driven leadership, academic excellence, and Christ-like mentorship. Dr. McClain will always be known for his deep commitment to Scripture and personal investment in students. From mentoring future ministers to walking alongside faculty as a wise, humble leader, McClain’s impact on MBU is immeasurable. As he closes this chapter of his life, he does so with humility, always pointing back to the glory of God.
People outside of MBU’s School of Education might not recognize the name Kendra Ray, but they are sure to see the results of her hard work: Quality educators who have been touched by her dedication to them and their dreams.
MBU hosted Spartan Fridays for prospective students to visit the university and be involved in true campus life. The experiences ran from 2020-2022 and lasted from 9 a.m. until noon on various Fridays throughout the fall semesters.
After breaking all previous records for scope, presenters and attendance last year, this year’s Faith and Research Conference will be focusing on mind, body and spirit as Christian faith intersects with academic research over the course of two days this spring, April 13-14, on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis.
To send students, faculty and staff off into a fun and blessed spring break, MBU’s Office of Spiritual Life hosted Love MBU, as a means to serve the MBU community and share God’s love through different acts of kindness. From car checkups to a cereal bar, there were many fun activities for students to engage in during Love MBU week.
Each semester, Missouri Baptist University’s Student Life team works together to put on MBU’s Up All Night. This event consists of fun activities, yummy food and fun competitions.
Physical newspapers are dying out and “cell phone journalism” is becoming more popular. However, true journalism is still as important as ever. Nowadays, people are truly blessed with a wealth of timely factual information, yet not everyone appreciates it for what it is.
Rachel Rooker balances her own education with the blessings and challenges of helping students on a daily basis as she studies for her master’s degree and performs her duties as the new resident director of MBU’s North Hall.