MBU Hosting Inaugural Black-Owned Business Expo

Written by Erin Dunnegan on February 21, 2021. Posted in News

As an important and practical segment of Black History Month, the Association of Black Collegians invites MBU students to check out local black-owned businesses that will be gathered on the Quad to display their goods and services.

“Open for Business” is the message delivered by minority-owned businesses to the MBU community during the Black-Owned Business Expo, the first of its kind in the history of the university.     Photo Courtesy of Pixabay

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An Uncertain Future: Adapting to Changes from COVID-19

Written by Erin Dunnegan on June 9, 2020. Posted in News

While coronavirus disrupted the latter half of the spring semester and all summer terms for the MBU community, the pandemic altered the plans of MBU seniors at a time when they would normally be transitioning from college life into the working world. As they face unanticipated goodbyes, a delayed graduation and an uncertain job market, MBU seniors are remaining optimistic in the face of their challenges.

This story is part of an ongoing series of stories and analyses produced by MBU Timeline staff members, focusing on several aspects of what the COVID-19 pandemic will have changed long after it has passed. Our writers try to answer a question you may have asked yourself: what happens next?     Photo courtesy of MBU University Communications — Graphic by Dylan White

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How Are You Dealing with Coronavirus? – Part 1

Written by MBU Timeline on June 2, 2020. Posted in Opinion

To protect themselves against the spread of COVID-19, families across America isolated themselves in their homes, finding creative ways to pass the time and learning important lessons along the way. In today’s blog, MBU journalism students provide their personal experiences during the coronavirus pandemic and how they are dealing with these difficult times. This is Part 1 of a three-part series.

This story is part of a series of ongoing stories and analyses produced by MBU Timeline staff members, focusing on several aspects of COVID-19 and how it has changed the lives of students, faculty members, athletes … everyone.     Photo by Hannah Leahy — Graphic by Dylan White

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What’s So Hard About Setting Goals, in This or Any Situation?

Written by MBU Timeline on May 2, 2020. Posted in Opinion

Goals, everyone always talks about goals, but they are easier set than done. We make plans, lists, bullet points, long-range goals, short-range goals, but when it comes right down to it, none of that matters without the will and desire to do what God intends for us to do, and that is, our very best in every circumstance and situation.

Today’s group blog asks MBU journalism writing students this question: What are your current goals and what do you plan to do about them?       Photo illustration by Patrick Griffey

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MBU Welcomes Missouri’s 57th Governor

Written by Sarah Broyles on January 8, 2019. Posted in News

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has been leading a life of public service for over 30 years, letting his faith influence his leadership and guide his decisions.

Photos by Stacy Rohan

Gov. Mike Parson, left, is interviewed by Ross Munroe, middle, and Colin Baillie, right, during MBU’s fall 2018 Media Talk, hosted by the Missouri Baptist University Communications Department.

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