Bluefield University Spire Winter 2025-2026

STUDENT NEWS

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Study Bibles

Gifted to Incoming Students

Incoming traditional students at Bluefield University, including freshmen and transfers, received free study Bibles donated by the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBCV). Each new student was given a CSB Everyday Study Bible during orientation. The Bibles were distributed during Welcome Home Night on Monday, August 18, where students connected with student development staff, learned about residence life, and engaged in worship led by the campus ministries team.

University Hosts

Mud Pig Day is a long-standing tradition for the Bluefield University Rams, encouraging students to connect and unwind between the end of classes and the start of exams. The Rams community celebrated Mud Pig Day on Thursday, May 1, complete with a mud pit, barbecue lunch, waterslide, t-shirt tie-dye station, and inflatables. The tradition dates back to 1974, but since the event was not held in 2020, this year marked the 50th Mud Pig Day celebration. 50th Mud Pig Day

The Walter T. Shroyer Art Gallery on the first floor of Lansdell Hall is currently showcasing pictures and designs from BU’s communication arts students. The exhibit features submissions from the Introduction to Graphic Design, Publishing with InDesign, Typography, and Photography courses during the 2024-2025 academic year. These photos were taken by Meriam Worrell (left), Sydney Horton (top), and Elle Gunter (bottom). Shroyer Art Gallery Showcases Student Creations