by Maranatha | Events & Press Releases, MBU News
WATERTOWN, Wis., July 3, 2024 — On June 7, 2024, Dr. David Oliver, Pastor of Ashley Baptist Church in Belding, Michigan was unanimously voted in as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the third such person to hold the office in the school’s 56-year history. His...
by Maranatha | Events & Press Releases, Faculty & Staff, MBU News, Press Release
WATERTOWN, Wis., June 28, 2024—After twenty-two years of service at Maranatha Baptist University, Raymond Steinbart is retiring. Before joining Maranatha in 2002, Steinbart had retired from 24 years of active duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Reflecting on his...
by Maranatha | School of Education
An experienced educator, Nuce holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Bob Jones University, an MS in Christian School Administration from Baptist Bible College and a BA in Social Studies/Education from Southwestern College. He has been involved in Christian...
by Haylee Lawver | Prospective Students
College is a busy time filled with class and work commitments, so taking time to destress is essential. It’s easy to hyperfocus on goals and forget the value of unplugging from class stressors. Participating in Fine Arts is an exceptional avenue to relax and refocus....
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, MBU News, Music
Maranatha Baptist University’s Department of Music announces Allie Morken as the 2024 Outstanding Senior Musician. Every year, the music faculty choose a graduate they believe exhibits the spirit of Maranatha through music. Considerations include the student’s...
by Maranatha | MBU News
Opening of the Ceremony The procession of elated students marched into the gymnasium on Friday, May 3, to “For All the Saints,” played by Peter Wright. After Dr. David Brown led the packed auditorium in the uplifting hymn, “Rejoice, the Lord is King,”...
by Jonathan Sheeley | MBU News, Press Release
Watertown, WI – May 2, 2024 – Maranatha Baptist University hosted a busy first day of Commencement Exercises, including the School of Nursing Pinning ceremony, the last chapel for the graduate candidates, and the Baccalaureate service. Beginning the day...
by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Applied Science, MBU News
Aria Saunders is poised to join MBU’s faculty for Fall 2024, where she will fill a vital role in the Applied Science Department, specifically focusing on Physical Science-related coursework. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Bioengineering...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, MBU News, Music
Maranatha’s Music Department has announced the winners of this year’s Vocal Commencement Contest. Besides separate contests for instrumentalists and pianists, vocalists had their own contest to develop their presentation and performance skills. Brian Leeper...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, MBU News, Music
Maranatha’s Music Department has announced the winners of this year’s Piano Commencement Contest. Besides separate contests for instrumentalists and vocalists, pianists had their own contest to develop their presentation and performance skills. Dr. Diana Shapiro...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, MBU News, Music
Maranatha’s Music Department has announced the winners of this year’s Instrumental Commencement Contest. Besides separate contests for pianists and vocalists, instrumentalists had their own contest to develop their presentation and performance skills. Reid LaDew...
by Maranatha | Faculty & Staff, MBU News, Press Release
Maranatha welcomes Todd Valeria as the incoming Vice President of Marketing. With over thirty years in the world of marketing, project management, and corporate identity, Valeria brings a wealth of experience to this vital role within the university’s executive...
by Denise Graziano | College of Arts & Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Applied Science, MBU News
Athletic Performance Coach Jodi Faithfull is set to join MBU’s Science faculty this Fall ‘24. He will fill a pivotal role in overseeing Exercise Science practicums and internships, emphasizing the university’s commitment to providing students with practical,...
by Maranatha | Prospective Students
Mathematics is often regarded as a challenging subject, yet it is a field that holds immense importance and offers a wide range of opportunities for those who choose to pursue it. For high school students seeking a fulfilling and intellectually stimulating academic...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
This semester, Micah Risinger performed his Senior Piano Recital. From beginning to end, the audience appreciated his mastery of the styles of composers including Handel, Beethoven, Brahms, and Debussy. While mostly performing solo, Risinger also welcomed fellow...
by Haylee Lawver | Student Interests
Time is one of the most precious gifts in this life – it can’t be bought, and it can’t be recovered. But most importantly, time is given by God. Every person has a responsibility to use this gift wisely because time is the essence of life. College students face...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
This semester, Allie Morken performed her Senior Piano Recital. With years of practice behind her, she entertained the audience with a wide array of classical, modern, and sacred works. While mostly performing solo pieces, Morken also shared the stage in duets with...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, History and Social Studies, MBU News, Music
This semester, the Watertown First Brigade Band starred as the featured artists in Maranatha’s Music on Mondays concert series. Performing nineteenth century band works, the group presented two concerts: one at 6PM for families with young children and another at 7PM...
by Jonathan Sheeley | Events & Press Releases, Higher Education, MBU News, Press Release
Watertown, WI (March 4, 2024) – Maranatha Baptist University announces that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed its accreditation for the next 10 years. This decision follows a comprehensive review process conducted by an HLC review team culminating in...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
Maranatha’s Symphonic Band and Chamber Strings performed the 20th annual Classical Kids Concert under the direction of Dr. David Brown, Ms. Melody Steinbart, and Mr. Andrew Bonnema. Every year, Maranatha music students and teachers prepare these concerts to share the...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Humanities, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
Dr. Bethany Thompson starred in this year’s Artist Series, “Cello Kaleidoscope: Colors of the Unfamiliar.” For the first half of the concert, she entertained the audience with solo performances of various cello selections. For the second half of the concert, Thompson...
by Jonathan Sheeley | Advantage
Education is under attack. No matter where you look, education is under intense scrutiny to prove its viability in the culture of tomorrow. This concern is nothing new, really. Education has always needed to balance the needs of the workforce with the construction of...
by Denise Graziano | Financial Aid, Prospective Students
The recent passage of FAFSA Simplification Act has meant a delay in the US Department of Education’s processing and forwarding of student information to schools for the 2024-2025 school year. MBU understands the concerns parents and incoming students may have, as...
by Haylee Lawver | Student Interests
Living in the dorms for the first time is an adjustment. Most students share a room with two or three other students. Multiple people with varying personalities are bound to have disagreements. But differences don’t have to cause division. It’s possible to resolve...
