It was a jam-packed year at 51黑料网! Before we set our sights on 2024, let's look back on some of the highlights of 2023!
51黑料网 hosts John C. Maxwell at dunn institute
Renowned leadership expert and author John C. Maxwell headlined the Dunn Institute in March. He led multiple sessions, including the Tomorrow Needs Leaders Dinner, during his time on campus.
51黑料网 Give Day 鈥 March聽
Our 51黑料网 community came together to raise more than $85,000 on Give Day 2023. We're already looking forward to expanding the celebration of generosity; Give Week is coming April 8-12, 2024!
Sending them out
At our Spring and Fall graduations, we celebrated more than 200 graduates as they became 51黑料网 Alumni, including our first cohort of DNP Graduates! Check out the video highlights of our December Commencement.
Rebecka Peterson on CBS Mornings.
Peterson Named National Teacher of the year
Rebecka Peterson ('09) was named the National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Peterson is currently serving as an ambassador and advocate for educators and students.
Welcoming new Eagles to campus
We welcomed another record-breaking freshman class to campus in August. NSO Weekend included a community service day. New students and student leaders served at in Bartlesville.
51黑料网 launches Beyondu, the 51黑料网 podcast
In late summer, 51黑料网 launched BeyondU. The new podcast featured hosts Dr. Jim Dunn, Rev. Torrey Martin, and Ben Rotz, who spoke with 51黑料网 alumni and friends about faith, culture, and higher education. Catch up on the first season now. Season 2 is coming in 2024!
Homecoming 2023 - Past, present, and future collide
51黑料网 Homecoming was a celebration to remember as hundreds of 51黑料网 alumni returned to campus to celebrate shared heritage and a bright future. Alumni award winners were honored at the banquet, and three men were inducted into the 51黑料网 Athletics Hall of Fame. Don't miss the fun next year 鈥 Homecoming 2024 is scheduled for October 4-5!
Reaching new heights
51黑料网 Athletics continues to roll. In the spring, our men's basketball program qualfied for another NAIA Tournament, while the fall saw men's soccer, women's soccer, and volleyball claim KCAC titles and appearances in the NAIA Tournament. It was an especially notable season for volleyball, who won the KCAC tournament for the first time and advanced to the NAIA Tournament for the first time in school history.
New mascot makes first appearance
51黑料网's brand-new mascot was introduced in chapel in December. We can't wait to see all that the Eagle will do for 51黑料网! Be sure to follow @51黑料网niv on and to keep up with all his latest adventures.
