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Briar Cliff University Overlooking a scenic hilltop in Northwest Iowa, BCU believes the best education shapes more than you at [email protected] or 712-279-5405.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 40 states and 18 countries. Briar Cliff is dedicated to offering educational opportunities that shape more than just your resume - it shapes your character and your next best self. At The Cliff, you will find a Catholic Franciscan learning place that builds on the traditions of service, caring and openness to all that serve as the foundation for success. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu or call 712-279-5200. Briar Cliff University encourages its students, faculty and staff to express their opinions about the university in a respectful and professional manner on social media. Profane and inappropriate posts will be removed at the discretion of the page administrator. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the university’s social media policy, please contact the Marketing Dept.

Briar Cliff is committed to the safety, well-being, and dignity of our students and the broader community. Please see ou...
10/14/2026

Briar Cliff is committed to the safety, well-being, and dignity of our students and the broader community. Please see our statement below regarding our response and commitment to addressing concerns responsibly.

10/14/2026

Midterms? Check.
Classes? Check.
Fall break? Almost there!
Keep up the hard work, Chargers!

🎶 Music is a universal language, and few know that better than Emily Rademacker, Briar Cliff University’s Choral Directo...
10/12/2026

🎶 Music is a universal language, and few know that better than Emily Rademacker, Briar Cliff University’s Choral Director and Professor of Music!

Get to know Emily, her story, and her passion for music in our latest podcast episode. 🎙️

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dA5PzS

Student Spotlight "Isabela Campos"Meet one of our juniors from Belo Horizonte, Brazil She’s studying Accounting, Finance...
10/10/2026

Student Spotlight "Isabela Campos"
Meet one of our juniors from Belo Horizonte, Brazil She’s studying Accounting, Finance and Business Administration and loves the welcoming, diverse community that makes BCU feel like home. She’s excited to finish her degree and pursue an MBA after graduation! 💙 💛

Making an impact across Siouxland! 💙💛Briar Cliff Exercise and Health Sciences students are putting their skills into pra...
10/09/2026

Making an impact across Siouxland! 💙💛

Briar Cliff Exercise and Health Sciences students are putting their skills into practice through community partnerships with the Sioux City Public Library, Siouxland Center for Active Generations, the YMCA and BCU faculty.

From helping children develop motor skills to building connections with older adults, our students are strengthening their skills while making a difference in the community.

We're proud to see our students representing Briar Cliff and building meaningful relationships throughout Siouxland!

Briar Cliff University has received a $19,775 Professional Development Award from the Council of Independent Colleges’ N...
10/08/2026

Briar Cliff University has received a $19,775 Professional Development Award from the Council of Independent Colleges’ NetVUE program to support faculty and staff formation centered on vocation, discernment, and BCU’s Catholic Franciscan Mission.

The one-year initiative will help educators incorporate vocation-centered teaching and advising, empowering students to connect their education with their values, aspirations, and sense of purpose. 💙💛

🔗 https://bit.ly/4e37Tk3

🎶 What a beautiful evening in The Chapel of Our Lady of Grace!Briar Cliff hosted Sing For Joy, a homeschool choir led by...
10/07/2026

🎶 What a beautiful evening in The Chapel of Our Lady of Grace!

Briar Cliff hosted Sing For Joy, a homeschool choir led by Emily Rademacker, for their concert this week. The group includes 44 homeschool students ages 10–18 who come together to share their love of music.

A great day at the 7th Annual Future Educators Summit! 🍎📚High school students explored careers in education, connected w...
10/06/2026

A great day at the 7th Annual Future Educators Summit! 🍎📚

High school students explored careers in education, connected with BCU students and faculty, and heard from the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year (and BCU alumna) Stephanie Pritts.

We’re proud to help inspire the next generation of educators! 💙

Welcome to The Cliff, Dr. Luis Rojas-Solórzano! 👋Dr. Rojas joins Briar Cliff as the founding director of engineering pro...
10/05/2026

Welcome to The Cliff, Dr. Luis Rojas-Solórzano! 👋

Dr. Rojas joins Briar Cliff as the founding director of engineering programs, bringing more than 37 years of experience in engineering education, research, and academic leadership. He’ll help grow BCU’s engineering offerings and lead our dual-degree partnership with the University of North Dakota. 🔧📐

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4zlXaJT

Faculty Spotlight "Scott Griffith"Meet Scott Griffith!As a BCU business and marketing professor, Scott brings learning t...
10/05/2026

Faculty Spotlight "Scott Griffith"
Meet Scott Griffith!
As a BCU business and marketing professor, Scott brings learning to life through hands-on, real-world experiences. From marketing and strategic management to the Business Practicum, he gives students opportunities to take what they learn beyond the classroom and put it into action.
We’re grateful for professors like Scott who help our students grow, discover their passions, and prepare for their futures!💙 💛

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3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA
51104

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+17122795200

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