Bluefield University Spire Winter 2025-2026

Letter from the President

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Student News

Coffee with the President Welcomes Student Feedback Study Bibles Gifted to Incoming Students University Hosts 50th Mud Pig Day Shroyer Art Gallery Showcases Student Creations Student Engagement on the Rise Athletics News Esports Program Celebrates First Tournament Win Women’s Golf Honors First Tournament Medalist Bluefield Launches Redesigned Athletics Website Campus News

WINTER 2025-2026

Board of Trustees Mr. Jackson E. Reasor, Jr., Chair Dr. David L. Bailey, Jr. Mrs. Becky Easley Beckett

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Mrs. Cindy Carter Dr. Roger Collier Rev. Rodney “Rod” Hale Mrs. Heather Harris Mr. Robert “Bob” Houck Dr. Melissa Hypes Mrs. Julie H. Johnson Ms. Elizabeth Keene

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Alumni Hall Reopens After Renovations Major Changes Come to Lansdell Hall Revitalization Efforts Continue in Cruise Students Enjoy Mac Lab Upgrades Ministry News

Dr. Chris Lawson Mr. Howard Mayo Dr. Donna Payne Mrs. Sarah Reid

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34th Annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week Students Profess Faith During Bold Week Events Students Baptized at Bold Worship Night Students Engage in Ongoing Ministry Events Staff News

Dr. John Rocovich, Jr. Dr. Dixie Tooke-Rawlins Mr. Craig Stout Mr. Michael A. Wade Mr. Mori Williams Mr. Lamont Woods Mr. William “Bill” Winfrey Trustees Emeriti Mr. John P. Beckett, Jr. Dr. Janelle B. Duremdes Dr. Daniel E. Grabeel, Sr. Mr. David A. Skidmore

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Peterson Reflects on First Year Academic News

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Bluefield University Celebrates Enrollment Surge MBA Program Adds New Concentrations University to Launch MAML Program MHSA Program Achieves First Graduation and Expansion Aspiring Teachers Receive Online Tuition Discount Anesthesia Program Heads to Virginia Student Feature

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Alumni Board of Directors Mr. J. Morgan Lloyd ‘13, President Mr. Scott Polhamus ‘11, Vice President Mrs. Sara (English) Rutherford ‘96, Past President Mrs. Sandra (Lima) Argo ‘15 Mrs. Olivia (Williams) Bales ‘16 Dr. Melissa (Wirt) Chase Mr. Drew Hinton ‘13 Mr. Bill Knox ‘11 Mrs. Courtney (Ellis) Lopez ‘97 Ms. Amber MacDonald ‘12 Mr. Matthew Moore ‘13 Mr. Cade Mullins ‘19 Mrs. Sarah (Pauley) Nipper ‘19 Mr. Tommy Owens ‘10 Mr. Steven Quackenbush ‘15 Mr. Zachary Smith ‘08 Mrs. Ryan (Talley) Wilburn ‘13

Moriah Mingo Alumni News

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Bluefield Honors 2025 Alumni Award Recipients Alumni Feature

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Bob Houck Upcoming Events

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