Part 2 – More St. Louis Voices Reflect on 9/11
25 Years Ago Today… September 11, 2001 In Part 2 of our series, the perspective expands beyond the Missouri Baptist University community to area leaders, military veterans, pastors, educators and others who experienced 9/11 firsthand. Their reflections revisit the fear and uncertainty of the day while remembering the unity, patriotism and resilience that followed. […]
From Memory to History: Remembering September 11, 2001
25 YEARS AGO TODAY The world changed… September 11, 2001. Many people over a certain age can remember exactly where we were when we heard the news of the Twin Towers being attacked by terrorists who hijacked commercial airline jets and flew them into the two iconic American buildings, killing 2,753 people. But as […]
STL Parks Hold a Special Place in MBU Hearts
Living in the St. Louis area gives college students access to a variety of affordable activities. Among the most popular options are local parks, which offer space for exercise, relaxation and connection. For students and staff at Missouri Baptist University, these parks are more than just places to spend time outdoors– they are meaningful settings […]
From Chapel to Spotify: Christian Music Shapes Student Life at MBU
Music is an integral part of the Missouri Baptist University community. Whether it’s in a fine arts production, Thursday morning Chapel, or the Spartan Speaker Series, music has been the ribbon to the finished gift. In fact, if one wanders to the Perk, there is always music playing in the background along with the sounds […]
Fun, Form and Friendship: Taekwondo Club Welcomes All to Learn and Practice the Art
Interested in a club that helps you build confidence and learn how to protect yourself? Then look no further than MBU’s recently established Taekwondo Club, where you can have fun learning kicks, breaking boards and fostering friendships. “You’re trying to make as good a people as possible, and martial arts just happens to use blocks, […]
Christmas Lights Make for Festive Nights: Three of St. Louis’ Jolliest Spots
Whether you’re looking to brave the cold or view lights from the comfort of your vehicle, the St. Louis area has several places where Christmas light fanatics can visit and fill their cup with holiday cheer. Candy Cane Lane, Tilles Park’s Winter Wonderland and the Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo are stunning and […]
Homecoming Week: A Week of Fun, Food, Funk and Football
Homecoming Week 2025, which included festive donuts, a birthday party for an adored school mascot, an evening of coffee and live music, and a Missouri Baptist Spartans football win under stadium lights, proved to be one for the books this year.