BVU students, alumni, and families have found arches in their day-to-day lives. See some of the best arches they have found. Arches You Found! There are arches everywhere! Send us an arch near you— it could be out the window, on your walk, or your own creation. If we use your arch on this page or our social media we'll send you a BVU T-shirt!

BVU’s most esteemed giving society recognizes donors who make a financial investment of $1,000 or greater in a given fiscal year. The Order of the Arch represents a generosity of spirit, connecting leadership donors of today to the determined supporters who sprang to the aid of Buena Vista University when fire destroyed the University’s ...

Take a look at these scholarships are available to new Buena Vista University students. A student may receive only one scholarship for academic achievement; competitive or merit-based. Below you will find the minimum scholarship awards for incoming Fall 2025 first-year students. Awards are based on high school cumulative GPA.*

BVU students, alumni, and families have found arches in their day-to-day lives. A fun activity for all ages! Downloadable pages feature campus scenes and Beaver spirit. Post your artwork on social media using the hashtag #BVUColoringPages. How did our mascot become the Beaver? Do you know the lyrics to our fight song? Beaver Traditions.

• Your journey at BVU starts by walking through the Arch to the east on move-in day and ends on graduation by going through to the west! • Avoid passing through the Arch more than twice!

New students came from 20 states and three countries to take their first steps through the Victory Arch in August. With Iowa private colleges continually being challenged by changing...

While Buena Vista University has evolved in many ways over the years, our commitment to education for service remains! Discover new ways to stay current and give back, learn what BVU events you can look forward to, and build new Beaver connections.

Brand new Lehnus Campus Spirit Store for all your BVU merchandise.

Discover how easily you can impact the lives of Buena Vista University students by becoming a BVU Sustainer. From scholarships, to internships, to travel, your gift will make a difference in the lives of students who will then go out into the world and make a positive impact.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Beyond The Arch, as several stories and photos focus on how the BVU community united while forging ahead during t...