2020-2021 President's Report and Honor Roll of Donors

Core Values 1) We are Christian in outlook, Baptist in tradition, and welcoming to each person. 2) We are committed to academic excellence and life- long inquiry embracing the liberal arts tradition through the study of humanities, sciences, professional studies, and graduate programs.

3) We are a diverse community characterized by integrity, mutual respect, support, and encouragement. 4) We are passionate about helping students understand their life calling and become compassionate, globally-minded servant leaders.

President David Olive convenes a Centennial Celebration Committee comprised of alumni and friends of the institution to begin making plans and arrangements for the institution's 100th year of service.

The agreement is finalized bringing Bluefield into the consortium of schools alongside the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and Appalachian College of Pharmacy. The group will seek to create academic programs focused in the health sciences.

The School of Nursing launches its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for undergraduate students. The program is housed in The Science Center which underwent a $2.7 million third floor addition in response to the institution's growing number of academic offerings in health sciences.

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