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Bluefield University’s Alumni Hall, one of the oldest residence halls on campus, has been a cornerstone of student life since its construction in 1980. For more than four decades, it has served as a home for primarily male students; however, in recent years the building has faced numerous challenges, including water leaks and multiple fires, […]

Coaches and students at Bluefield University have been advocating for improvements to the Herb Sims Wellness Center, but have not had much success. Located on Stadium Drive near the university’s main campus and adjacent to Mitchell Stadium, the Herb Sims Wellness Center is a strength training facility for BU’s athletic programs. The weight center is […]

Bluefield University students looking for a little extra help with a class or learning subject material can get just that through supplemental instructors (SI). Supplemental instructors lead interactive study sessions outside of the classroom to assist students in understanding course material, getting ready for tests, and developing efficient study techniques. Students from Bluefield University are […]

Did you know Bluefield University’s Student Ministries team (BUSM) has its very own clothing brand? Home Essentials is an online clothing storefront where BUSM doesn’t have to front the price of materials.   Home Essentials was started in 2021, but was called Elevate Essentials until 2023. Home Essentials was made to bring a sense of Christian apparel […]

Little Women is coming back to Bluefield University. December 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and December 14-15 at 3:00 p.m., the Bluefield Youth and Community Theatre (BYCT) is bringing the beautiful story of Little Women back to the Harman Chapel stage. In 2011, this play was put on using the same script and stage design that will be used […]

Just as the leaves began to change, one tradition remained constant at Bluefield University: Homecoming weekend. For students, alumni, faculty, staff and families, this annual celebration offers a chance to reconnect with old friends, relive memories, and create new ones. This year, BU hosted many events for Homecoming, including an inauguration of Dr. Steven Peterson […]

Photo provided by BU’s Daniel Mullins, creative content and social media coordinator. At Bluefield University, student leaders are expressing a strong desire to deepen their spiritual journeys in partnership with faculty and staff as part of a cohesive community where growing faith is a shared experience, integral to the campus culture.  Dr. Henry Clary, assistant […]

Bluefield University inaugurated a new president, Dr. Steven Peterson, during a special chapel service, October 16. BU faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees joined former Dr. Peterson co-workers in celebrating the new president. Among the dignitaries who participated in the program were former BU president Dr. David Olive, chair of the BU Board of Trustees […]

The Bluefield University Student Ministries (BUSM) team embarked on a Christ-centered journey to Eagle Eyre, October 25-27, to attend an annual gathering of college ministry programs, hosted by the Kairos Initiative. The Kairos event is a yearly fall gathering that brings together college ministry programs from across Virginia for a time of fellowship and spiritual […]

If you’ve ever been to a Bluefield University football game, chances are you’ve heard the BU Ram Band. The Ram Band plays an integral part in providing music for the university and its students, and the band is hoping to recruit a few new members to join its ensemble. According to Dr. Andy Necessary, director […]

Photo courtesy of bluefield.edu. Being a Bluefield Univeristy Ambassador is more than just a title; it’s an opportunity to represent BU, connect with prospective students, and assist in shaping the campus community. The ambassador program is managed by the university’s Office of Enrollment Management and is open to all BU students. Ambassadors help with a […]

Photos courtesy of the BU Public Relations Office. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is more than just a club for athletes. It’s a group that brings together student athletes and coaches who share a common goal: to combine faith into the world of sports. Whether you’re an athlete looking to expand your faith or […]

Bluefield University hosted its 33rd Annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week, September 25-27, an event designed to foster spiritual growth and community engagement among students, faculty, staff, and residents. This year’s theme, “Presence,” inspired by Exodus 33:14, focused on the ever-constant presence of God in our lives and the transformative power it holds.  “I believe that […]