News
Physical Therapy Welcomes Two New Faculty
Âé¶¹TV has welcomed two additions to its esteemed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) faculty - Dr. Sarah Menary and Dr. Brant Bess.
Âé¶¹TV Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction
For the 2025-2026 academic year, Âé¶¹TV has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart.
Vandegrift to Lead Social Work Program
Âé¶¹TV is pleased to announce the hiring of Sydney Vandegrift, LCSW, as the new Social Work Program Director. An Âé¶¹TV alumna and licensed clinical social worker, Vandegrift brings both academic expertise and real-world experience to lead and elevate the university's Social Work program.
Longtime Âé¶¹TV Professor, Supporter Joe Shelton Passes Away
Âé¶¹TV (Âé¶¹TV) is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Joe Shelton, a cherished professor, mentor, and Bearcat Hall of Fame inductee, who died on Monday, June 2, 2025.
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Âé¶¹TV Conferred 290 Undergraduate Degrees and 156 Graduate Degrees during Commencement Friday, May 9
Âé¶¹TV conferred 290 undergraduate degrees and 156 graduate degrees during two ceremonies Friday, May 9 in the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center on the Bolivar campus.
Âé¶¹TV Spring 2025 Honor Roll
Âé¶¹TV announces the students named to the university's honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the institution's highest academic standards
Alum Clint Wooderson Joining Âé¶¹TV Faculty, Will Coach Speech & Debate
An experienced and familiar voice will be leading Âé¶¹TV's storied speech & debate team this fall. Dr. Clint Wooderson, having recently announced his retirement as an administrator with Bolivar R-1 Schools, has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Communication beginning with the Fall 2025 semester.
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Âé¶¹TV Completes Salem Campus Sale to Compass Health, Will Still Offer Programs in Salem
Âé¶¹TV has reached an agreement to sell the Âé¶¹TV Salem Campus to Compass Health. The sale follows a vote by the Salem Board of Aldermen to institute a zoning change to allow Compass Health to occupy and expand its Salem operations out of the facility.
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