2022 Scholarship Awards

MBU News

This year, the  Scholarship Awards Ceremony was different; instead of gathering during the chapel hour, students, faculty, and donors fellowshipped over dinner in the DC on April 18th. Students were seated with their donors, giving them the opportunity to get to know...

Johns Moves to Full-time Faculty

MBU News

Mr. Timothy Johns will be transitioning out of the Student Life Office into the College of Bible and Church Ministries as a full-time faculty member in the Fall of 2022. Johns holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Maranatha Baptist Seminary, a BA in Business...

Rob Fuller Joins Student Life as Dean of Men

MBU News

Pastor Rob Fuller will be joining the Maranatha Baptist University Student Life Office as the Dean of Men in the Fall of 2022. Fuller will replace Tim Johns who is transitioning to serve as a full-time faculty member in the College of Bible & Church Ministries....

Music on Mondays 2021-2022 Season in Retrospect

College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, Music

The Maranatha Music Department has completed another successful guest recital season. This year’s Music on Mondays series brought a taste of the professional arts to the Burckart Hall stage. Each artist brought a unique style of music that was featured in each...

2022 Outstanding Musician—Aleisha Beachell

College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, Graduate, Music

The Maranatha Baptist University Department of Music is pleased to announce Aleisha Beachell as the 2022 Outstanding Senior Musician. The Outstanding Senior Musician award is given to the graduate whom the music faculty believes completely exhibits the qualities of...

Shawn Spencer, New Faculty in Department of Applied Science

College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Applied Science, Faculty & Staff

Mr. Shawn Spencer will be joining the Applied Science faculty as a chemistry professor in the fall of 2022 at Maranatha Baptist University (MBU). He and his wife, Marla, have four children: Miriam, Morgan, Seth, and Paul. They currently live in Caldwell, West...

Faculty Spotlight | Dr. David Ledgerwood

Faculty & Staff

Whether he’s playing piano in chapel, rehearsing with the Chambers Singers, or teaching one of many music classes on campus, Dr. Ledgerwood has been a constant presence at Maranatha Baptist University for thirty-six years. As chair of the Department of Music, his...

Ruth Tan | MBU English Alumna Update

Alumni

Ruth Tan, an English and TESOL graduate of MBU, has seen the Lord work in her life in unique ways – including sending her back to her home country, Singapore. Upon arrival, she became CELTA certified to teach English as a second language and applied for several...

Lydia Narloch | First Nursing Class Alumna Update

Alumni

As a member of the very first graduating class from MBU’s Nursing program, alumna Lydia Narloch remains forever thankful for God’s timing. MBU introduced the Nursing program during her sophomore year and, having already felt God’s calling in the area of Nursing, Lydia...

Faculty Spotlight | Dr. David Handyside

Faculty & Staff

Editor’s note: As the semester comes to a close, Dr. Handyside will be stepping down from his role as Dean of the School of Education and we look forward to having Dr. Tom Graham take his place. Dr. Handyside has influenced many in his time at Maranatha and this...

4 Real-life Applications of a TESOL Minor

Alumni

Knowledge opens doors to opportunities. For two MBU students and two recent alumna who have established their roots in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), the knowledge they gained from the program has opened doors for them all over the world.  ...

Maranatha Online and Distance Learning Introduces Business Essential Certificate 

MBU News

Maranatha Online and Distance Learning launched the Business Essential Certificate, an online, 18-credit program that equips students with practical business knowledge.   Through this program, students will grow their expertise in areas like accounting, management,...

Watertown Regional Medical Center Presents at Final Breakfast

MBU News

Richard Keddington, Watertown Regional Medical Center CEO, and Robert Wampler, President of Short-term Acute Care, co-presented at Maranatha’s Leadership Breakfast on March 15, 2022.  Keddington opened the presentation with ice breaker questions to quiz the audience...

Maranatha Online Ranked | U.S. News and World Reports

MBU News

U.S. News and World Report ranked Maranatha Baptist University #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program at a private college in Wisconsin and #3 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in the state. U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 college ranking is based on a university’s academic...

Crazy Chapel Recap | 2.25.2022

Student Interests

On Friday, February 25, the gym was packed once again for this semester’s iteration of Crazy Chapel. Each society put forth challengers to compete in five events, and the society with the most points in the end was crowned the winner. Points were attributed by the...

Maranatha Baptist University CEO Matt Davis Launches On Mission Podcast

MBU News

A new inspirational podcast, titled On Mission, produced by the University’s communications department, will feature CEO Matt Davis and Director of Communications, Jonathan Sheeley, in interview-style conversations with Christian individuals who exhibit a passion for...

“Making a Difference While Making a Living” | Leadership Breakfast 02.17.2022

MBU News

On Thursday, February 17, 2022, community members, Maranatha faculty, staff, and students converged in the Maranatha Dining Complex to hear David Binder, Vice President at MLG Capital, present on impact giving. Specifically, his presentation was titled, “Making a...

Aaron Fennell’s Viola Recital Highlights

College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, Music

(Matthew) Aaron Fennell recently performed his senior viola recital. Aaron played pieces by several well-known composers including Beethoven, Debussy, and Vaughn Williams. Aaron’s hard work and dedication to his instrument showed in his recital. String faculty Miss...

Licht Completes Marketing Internship at Fisher Barton

Student Interests

Ministry takes on many different forms. When we think of ministry, often we imagine church buildings and pastors, or camp counselors and youth groups, but the idea of ministry is not limited to these settings or these people. In fact, each Christian is called to...

Battle of the Brains | 2.11.2022

Student Interests

On a chilly Friday morning, the societies converged. The gym bleachers were packed as students congregated by society to cheer on their champions in one of the most intense competitions of the school year: Battle of the Brains.  Each society selected twelve...

Cassandra Harris Clarinet Recital Highlights

College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts

Cassandra Harris recently performed her senior clarinet recital. Programming pieces by composers including Saint-Sëans, Cavallini, and Bernstein, among others, Harris showcased well her ability to play in many different styles. As a Music Education major, she was also...

Knowledge Put to Practice | Heath Holmes’ Internship

Student Interests

When Heath Holmes set foot in Camp Joy in May of 2021, he thought he knew what to expect. This was his second summer of counseling, and as a senior in Biblical Counseling, he was confident that the fun weeks ahead would fly by smoothly. Instead, his confidence flew...

From the Classroom to the Pulpit | Micah Herbster’s Pastoral Studies Internship

Student Interests

Life after college is often a frightening prospect for undergraduate students. Most young adults in college wonder how they’re going to be able to balance life after college when they’re struggling to get the next day’s assignments done. For Micah Herbster,...

Wonderful People to Know | Remembering the Budahls

MBU News

It’s hard to find someone in the Maranatha family who doesn’t know Monty and Louise Budahl, at least one of their kids, or their granddaughter, a current student at MBU. The Budahls are a pillar of the Maranatha community. On Monday, January 24, 2022, Dr. Monty...