by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, 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...
by Maranatha | Prospective Students
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, the demand for skilled professionals in the field of Information Technology (IT) is soaring high. If you possess a passion for technology and are intrigued by the inner workings of computer networks, then...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
Maranatha’s Music Department has announced the winners of the 2024 Concerto Competition. Adjudicated by Dr. Diana Shapiro, this year’s competition provided music students with an opportunity to develop their presentation and performance skills. Winner Accompanied by...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
This year, high schoolers across the country participated in Maranatha’s Great Lakes Music Festival. An annual event at Maranatha, the festival provides aspiring musicians with the opportunity to collaborate with college students and professors with a shared passion...
by Jonathan Sheeley | Advantage, Bible, Church Ministries and Missions, Faculty & Staff, Seminary
Dr. David Anderson (’86,’22) was named the sixth president of Maranatha Baptist University in May of 2023 by the Board of Trustees. The Andersons are not strangers to the campus of Maranatha. Anderson’s father moved his family to Watertown to receive his theological...
by Maranatha | Prospective Students
Are you curious about unraveling the intricacies of human movement and its impact on health? Do you dream of a career that combines science, wellness, and personal growth? If your answer is yes, then the Exercise Science program might be your ideal academic journey....
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Today, Jonathan Sheeley is joined by Dale Kooyenga, a Lt. Col. in the Army Reserves and Vice President at Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce who lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children. In this episode, Jonathan and...
by Haylee Lawver | Student Interests
Textbooks are a primary source of the knowledge students gain on their journey through higher education. Every student will read textbooks during their college experience. Although at times they seem monotonous, they hold the keys to knowledge, leading to success in...
