Snowy Landscapes to Warm Your Heart This Winter

A snowstorm and below-freezing temperatures hit many areas of the United States on Jan. 28, 2026, including the St. Louis area. Although many places shut down, and people were forced to stay home, the snowy scenes, both on MBU’s campus and throughout the St. Louis region, provided beauty. Amidst the cold, dark season of winter, […]

Spartan Love Stories

In honor of Valentine’s month, these are a few of the love stories from couples within the Missouri Baptist University community. Each love story is beautiful, unique and worth sharing. These couples have learned invaluable wisdom from each other and their relationship, demonstrating that they are better, and happier, together.   Emilee and Jake Messer […]

A Calling to Creativity: MBU Student Photographers Guided by Their Faith

The Christian faith is central to the academic courses and programs at Missouri Baptist University; likewise, these three MBU students, with unique styles and experiences, are guided by their faith as they create stunning photographic moments.   Lauryn Pyatt Focuses on Connections Lauryn Pyatt is a senior communications major from Eureka, Missouri, who is graduating […]

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, […]

How to Go From Student to Top Tier Coach

Kelsey Ward’s journey from elite skater to one of Missouri’s top coaches is marked by resilience, technical expertise, and a passion for teaching. After a career-ending injury at 16, she shifted to coaching, where her competitive background and positive energy have shaped countless skaters. Her students credit her guidance for their success. From national titles […]

‘Friends’ an Iconic Sitcom That Defined Television, and Nearly Didn’t Happen

 By HUNTER JONES With 62 Emmy nominations, including six wins, Friends will go down as one of the greatest sitcoms in television history. The cast featured David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing), Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay) and Courteney Cox (Monica Geller). The show follows six […]

Katie Russell Positively Affects Students at MBU and Beyond

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 become a lifeline for countless […]

Career Week 2025 Breaks All-Time Attendance Record

MBU hosted its semi-annual Career Week, Sept. 22-26, at various venues across campus. With help and support from several campus departments, the wonderful ladies from the Office of University Advancement put on their most successful Career Week to date. With 779 student interactions, Career Week showed a 25% increase from last year. Students who attended […]

A Legacy of Faith and Scholarship: Honoring Dr. Curtis McClain’s 37 years of Service at MBU

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.