Maranatha Baptist University
Recent News About Maranatha Baptist University
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Memorial service announced for MBU student Hannah Glass
On November 10, 2024, Hannah Glass, a junior English Education major at MBU, passed away following an allergic reaction.
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Maranatha alumna Emily Herbster contributes to global music education
Emily Herbster, a Maranatha Baptist University (MBU) alumna, has been utilizing her education in music to contribute to the Southland Ministry team. Graduating in 2021 with a degree focusing on Piano Pedagogy and Early Childhood Music, alongside a TESOL minor, she participated in several university musical groups such as the Symphonic Band and Chamber Singers.
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Maranatha alum Micah Gillespie shares insights on life after graduation
During a recent visit to Maranatha Baptist University, alumnus Micah Gillespie shared insights from his time at the university and discussed his current work in ministry. Gillespie, who graduated in 2021 with a music degree concentrating in Piano Pedagogy and Church Music, was actively involved in five performing ensembles at MBU. This involvement allowed him to participate in nineteen tours with groups such as the Madrigal Choir and Symphonic Band.
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New season of On Mission podcast features Pastor Ron Perry
Season 9 of the On Mission podcast has begun, featuring Pastor Ron Perry from Faith Baptist Church in Folsom, California. Pastor Perry was the main speaker for Maranatha's annual fall week of opening meetings, delivering sermons for both chapel and evening services.
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Average cost of college went up for students in Jefferson County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 4.2% in Jefferson County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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MBU Chamber Strings collaborates with Kettle Moraine Symphony for joint concert
Maranatha Baptist University's Chamber Strings will perform a joint concert with the Kettle Moraine Symphony this week. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, in Jackson, WI. The combined symphony orchestra will present a program titled “Space Odyssey,” featuring "Planets" by Gustav Holst and "Adventures on Earth" from John Williams’ “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” This concert is part of the KMS’s annual theme, “Season of Exploration.”
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Benefits of high school music competitions highlighted by experts
High school music competitions offer significant benefits for students, according to experts and participants. These events provide young musicians with opportunities to challenge themselves, receive professional feedback, and prepare for future collegiate studies.
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75.1% of college applicants to Jefferson County's only university were admitted for fall 2022
Jefferson County's only university admitted a total of 75.1% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
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Randy Tanis inducted into Maranatha Athletics Hall Of Fame
Pastor Randy Tanis was inducted into Maranatha’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, August 30, 2024, in recognition of his accomplishments as a Maranatha Crusader (1978-1981), youth pastor, athletic director, camp director, father, grandfather, and for his dedication to Maranatha athletes and athletic competition.
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Maranatha appoints new vice-president for academic affairs
Dr. Thomas Graham has been appointed Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Maranatha, succeeding Dr. William Licht.
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Maranatha's Dr.William Licht retires after 31 years
Dr. William Licht has served Maranatha for 31 years in various roles, including history and education professor, Chair of Humanities, Dean of the School of Education, and most recently as Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Student body in Jefferson County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the university in Jefferson County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Jefferson County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Jefferson County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Jefferson County's basketball teams receive $93,950 in 2023
Jefferson County's institution spent $93,950 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 34% increase over the previous year.
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2023: How much was spent on Jefferson County women's football teams?
Women's football teams from Jefferson County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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How much did Jefferson County spend on men's football teams in 2023?
Men's football teams from Jefferson County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Maranatha names new chairman following retirement after three decades
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. He becomes the third person to hold this position in the school’s 56-year history. His predecessor, Dr. Doug Jackson of Saginaw, Michigan, announced his retirement earlier this year after serving over 30 years as Chairman.
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Jefferson County’s women’s basketball teams receive $38,567 in 2023
Women’s basketball teams from Jefferson County received $38,567 during the 2023 season, up 39.6% from the previous year.
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Jefferson County’s institutions spent $55,383 on men’s basketball teams in 2023
Men’s basketball teams from Jefferson County received $55,383 during the 2023 season, up 30.3% from the previous year.
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Raymond Steinbart retires after two decades at Maranatha Baptist University
WATERTOWN, Wis., June 28, 2024—After twenty-two years of service at Maranatha Baptist University (MBU), 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 transition, he shares, “Upon my retirement from the Army, the Lord opened up a position at Maranatha, fulfilling a desire to become involved in some sort of full-time Christian service.”