Buena Vista University Graduate Programs

06/01/2026

Buena Vista University’s Grad Programs is hiring! 🎉

We’re looking for an Student Success Specialist to join our team at our Storm Lake Campus. If you’re passionate about helping students take the next step in their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today 👉 bvu.edu/hr

05/27/2026

Join Buena Vista University’s Educational Administration faculty for a virtual information session! 📚

Learn more about the program, explore licensure options, and connect with experienced K–12 leaders dedicated to supporting your professional growth. Designed with working educators in mind, BVU’s Educational Administration program helps you prepare for leadership opportunities while balancing your career and personal commitments—and gives you practical strategies you can apply right away in your school or district.

Register below to save your spot!

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday June 3rd @ 4:00 P.M.

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday August 12th @ 7:00P.M.

05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen (Katie) Ruscitto, Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Corinne Bridges on their invitation to publish in the June special issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health!

Their upcoming Summer 2026 publication, featured in the special issue “Marginalized Populations and Mental Well-Being: A Public Health Concern,” will focus on mental health disparities, public health, and equitable access to care for marginalized communities.

We are proud to celebrate this distinguished academic achievement and their continued contributions to advancing public health research. 👏

05/19/2026

Help shape the next generation of mental health professionals!

BVU Graduate Programs is seeking clinical placement sites for our students. Join us in providing hands-on experience while helping support and strengthen mental health services in our communities.

🤝Ready to partner? Contact Justin Cook, Clinical Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at [email protected] for more information.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Lexy Osterkamp for winning the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association Emerging Professional Award! Lexy, a 2025 BVU Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate, was recognized as a new professional who has embodied the values of the clinical mental health counseling profession and has shown great potential for future contributions to the field. 👏🎉

05/12/2026

Last week, we celebrated excellence at the Student Awards Ceremony!

Please join us in congratulating this year’s Graduate Program Student of the Year recipients for their hard work, dedication, and achievements.🎉

✨ Educational Administration — Bailey Gulley
✨ Professional School Counseling — Amy McClintock
✨ Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Meredith Lageschulte
✨ Organizational Leadership — Ann Tendal

05/11/2026

A huge congratulations to our graduate students! 🎓
This weekend, we had the honor of celebrating commencement with our exceptional graduate students. Your commitment, perseverance, and hard work have made this achievement possible, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished along the way!

05/06/2026

Join us for a virtual information session with Buena Vista University’s Educational Administration faculty! 📚
Discover program details, explore licensure pathways, and connect directly with experienced K–12 leaders who are ready to support you every step of the way. Designed for working educators, BVU’s Educational Administration program helps you advance into leadership roles while maintaining balance—and apply what you learn immediately in your school or district.
Register below to reserve your spot!

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday May 13th @ 3:30 P.M.

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday June 3rd @ 4:00 P.M.

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday August 12th @ 7:00P.M.

05/01/2026

We are thrilled to have Dr. Trent Grundmeyer, BVU Associate Professor of Education, address the graduate students during commencement!

We’re excited to welcome two BVU alumni as our 2026 Commencement speakers!

Shad Robinson ’96 will serve as the undergraduate speaker, and Trent Grundmeyer ’03, will address graduate students.

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026!

https://www.bvu.edu/news/bvu-announces-2026-commencement-speakers