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Wayland Baptist University's Arizona Campus began in 1991 and has been serving the Southwest ever sin WBU students come from a wide range of backgrounds.
Wayland Baptist University is a longstanding Christian University that began on the west plains of Texas over 100 years ago. Wayland has served students in Arizona for over twenty-five years now! We remain a private college with a commitment to integration of faith and learning. Our regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reflects the highest level of accredita
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At Wayland, you have the option to combine your TA support with our MSERS scholarship, allowing us to cover the compliance and data fees, resulting in no out-of-pocket expenses for you. The MSERS scholarship is open to all active duty military members across different branches, showcasing just one of the ways we support them.
MSERS Scholarship | Wayland Baptist University MSERS Scholarship - No out-of-pocket cost to Active Duty. The Military Student Education Resource Scholarship is a scholarship that covers the course materials fee of $28 per credit hour in undergraduate programs.

Meet the Instructor!
Dr. Marquez leads the Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University as executive director and campus dean. He also serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies for WBU, teaching classes locally and online. Dr. Marquez began working with WBU as an adjunct instructor in 2012. He was hired full time in the spring of 2014 as the Site Coordinator for Tucson. Dr. Marquez is active in Southern Baptist associational and denominational life.
Andrew Marquez is a graduate of the University of Arizona (B.A.), and Gateway Seminary (M.Div., Ph.D.). He is married to Jennifer and has three children (Caleb, Joshua, Silas). His hobbies include coaching chess, contributing to his podcast (Baptist on the Bible), and cheering for his sonsâ athletic teams (usually baseball).

Transform your organization with Wayland's Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), which emphasizes communication, leadership, structure, team building, and cultural understanding - all from a Christian perspective. The DSL is designed for the experienced professional in commercial, ministry, government, military, education, healthcare, and arts sectors.
Doctor of Strategic Leadership | Wayland Baptist University Transform your organization with Wayland's Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), which emphasizes communication, leadership, structure, team building, and cultural understanding - all from a Christian perspective. The DSL is designed for the experienced professional in commercial, ministry, governm...

Wayland Baptist University expects to confer 119 degrees during the San Antonio campus' 84th commencement ceremony, which is set for 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14 at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio.
San Antonio campus sets commencement ceremony for June 14 | Wayland Baptist University Wayland Baptist University expects to confer 119 degrees during the San Antonio campus' 84th commencement ceremony, which is set for 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio.

The ink sketch at the top of the sheet of yellowed notebook paper, as well as the words scribbled at the bottom, have historical significance for Wayland Baptist University.
Wayland celebrates receipt of sketches and notes used to create mace | Wayland Baptist University Wayland plans to host a formal dedication ceremony for the mace sketch at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 11. The ceremony will take place in the Heritage Room on the second floor of Mabee Learning Resources Center, where the mace has been on display since it was retired from service.

At the close of our Spring semester, we would like to recognize the students who performed with excellence (3.0 GPA Deanâs List; 3.5 GPA Presidentâs List).
Your Presidentâs List Pioneers for the Spring semester are Joel Baeza, Dylan Cain, Venus Cassidy, Veronica Cota, Joshua Dinger, Amanda Eddingfield, Polly Jones, Alex Macias, Mark Meza, Jacob Oppel, Amy Palmer, Kristopher Prescott, Elia Rodriguez PeĂąa, Elizabeth Torres, Dawn Westgate, and Nicole Wilson.
Your Deanâs List Pioneers for the Spring semester are Leo Ferdinand, Marlise Lowe, Taneya Malone, Ty Meitzler, Jacob Robertson, Joseph Rodriguez, Danelsy Saavedra, Dalton Thomas, Tristin Timberlake, Heaven Trotter, Jillian Weir, Joshua White, and Paige Zoltowski

Wayland Baptist University celebrates the success of 632 students achieving placement on academic honor rolls for the Spring 2024 term.
A total of 287 students were named to the Presidentâs List with 345 making the Deanâs List. The Presidentâs List recognizes students who completed at least 12 hours in a 16-week semester with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The Deanâs List recognizes students who completed at least 12 hours in a single semester with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Students named to academic honor rolls for Spring 2024 term | Wayland Baptist University Wayland Baptist University celebrates the success of 632 students achieving placement on academic honor rolls for the Spring 2024 term.

At Wayland, you can pair your TA assistance with our MSERS scholarship and we will waive the compliance and data fees to create no out-of-pocket expenses for your college classes. The MSERS scholarship is available to all branches of active duty military. It is just one way we help serve those who are proudly serving our country.
MSERS Scholarship | Wayland Baptist University MSERS Scholarship - No out-of-pocket cost to Active Duty. The Military Student Education Resource Scholarship is a scholarship that covers the course materials fee of $28 per credit hour in undergraduate programs.

At Tucsonâs April graduation ceremony, Assistant Dean and adjunct instructor Mr. Nathan Stephens received his third Masterâs degree from WBU. However, thatâs not the only thing he received that day.
We are proud to announce that Nathan was awarded the 2023-2024 Distinguished External Service Award for all his contributions and hard work for Wayland Baptist University over the past 10 years.
Congratulations, Mr. Stephens!

As we observe Memorial Day, Wayland Baptist University pays tribute to the men and women who courageously served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, we honor all our fallen heroes for their selfless service. đşđ¸

Wayland Baptist Universityâs newly formed Advancement Council has made a significant pledge of $1 million to the universityâs ambitious $18 million Thrive Campaign.
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Today, we celebrate the guiding lights in our lives. Happy Motherâs Day to all the amazing moms out there! Your love knows no bounds.

Bonnie J. Flyum, a graduate and current adjunct professor, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award winner for Wayland Baptist Universityâs Alaska campus.
Bonnie J. Flyum honored with Waylandâs Distinguished Alumni Award | Wayland Baptist University Bonnie J. Flyum, a graduate and current adjunct professor, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award winner for Wayland Baptist Universityâs Alaska campus.

Ten Wayland Baptist University honor societies inducted 60 students on April 25, during the universityâs inaugural Celebration of Excellence induction ceremony.
Students inducted into honor societies during inaugural Celebration of Excellence | Wayland Baptist University Ten Wayland Baptist University honor societies inducted 60 students Thursday night, April 25, during the universityâs inaugural Celebration of Excellence induction ceremony. During the celebration at the Trinity Building on the Plainview campus, the societies also bestowed honor cords on 30 senior...

Dr. Bobby Hall, who retires as president of Wayland University at the end of June, was honored April 25 with a reception in the atrium of the J.E. and L.E. Learning Resources Center.
lauded during retirement reception | Wayland Baptist University Dr. Bobby Hall, who retires as president of Wayland University at the end of June, was honored April 25 with a reception in the atrium of the J.E. and L.E. Learning Resources Center. Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and members of the community attended the reception underwritten in part by...

Happy National Nurses Day! We extend our gratitude to the remarkable nurses who serve their communities with compassion, dedication, and expertise. To our Ben and Bertha Mieth Nursing students, you represent the future of healthcare, and we are proud of your passion and dedication to this profession. Thank you for your efforts, empathy, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Today, and every day, we celebrate you. đ¨ââď¸đŠââď¸đŠş

Wayland Baptist University honored Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox Friday afternoon with the unveiling of a colorful exhibit in which memorabilia from his days at the university through his career as a world-renowned heart surgeon are displayed.
Wayland unveils Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox display | Wayland Baptist University Wayland Baptist University honored Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox Friday afternoon with the unveiling of a colorful exhibit in which memorabilia from his days at the university through his career as a world-renowned heart surgeon are displayed.

Amid honors and other events, Wayland Baptist University celebrated five new endowed scholarship dedications that will bless students. Most recently, the Barrera Family Endowed Scholarship, the Paulie and Mary Louise Jones Endowed Scholarship, and the Randy and Carol Kaufman Endowed Scholarship were all dedicated at Waylandâs Board of Trustees luncheon, which was held April 25.
Five new scholarships dedicated in April | Wayland Baptist University Amid honors and other events, Wayland Baptist University celebrated five new endowed scholarship dedications that will bless students.

Elizabeth Wirth and Christian Ortega each received Wayland Baptist Universityâs Citizenship Award during a recognition chapel service held Wednesday, April 24, in Harral Auditorium.
Wirth and Ortega among 63 Wayland academic award recipients | Wayland Baptist University Elizabeth Wirth and Christian Ortega each received Wayland Baptist Universityâs Citizenship Award during a recognition chapel service held Wednesday, April 24, in Harral Auditorium. The Citizenship Award presentations came at the conclusion of a ceremony in which 63 honors were presented to studen...

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, Pioneers! đ˛đ˝đ
At Wayland, we take pride in being a Hispanic Serving Institution, honoring and embracing the diversity of our community. Today we celebrate the traditions, people, and cuisine that enrich our campus life!
Noe understands firsthand the transformative power of education and the impact it can have on oneâs life. As Big Give is winding down we invite you to join Noe Valles BA â88, in making a gift to Big Give. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our students and help them achieve their dreams. Give now: https://bit.ly/3xX0j8D
This year for Big Give your donations are going to WBUâs first-generation scholarship fund to help students, like Jordyn, who come to Wayland not familiar with college but have a dream of walking across the stage with the degree they worked so hard for. Click here to be a part of Big Give: https://bit.ly/3xX0j8D
Wayland is important for students who are first-generation students, like Jace. Giving to Big Give helps support our students by giving them a place to grow and flourish. Click this link to ensure that the Wayland experience continues for many: https://bit.ly/3xX0j8D
Today we challenge you to give to first-generation students just like Cooper who is pursuing his dreams because of the opportunities he's has been given at Wayland. Click the link to make a BIG impact! https://bit.ly/3xX0j8D

When Dee Ann Curry was looking for just the right way to honor the memory of her husband Eddy at his alma mater, Wayland Baptist University, she knew there were some aspects that were sacred to include: leadership and mentorship.
âHead, heart, hands, and habitsâ focus of Curry Pioneer Leaders Program | Wayland Baptist University When Dee Ann Curry learned Wayland Baptist University was seeking to develop a new leadership program for students, it seemed a perfect partnership of her heart and Waylandâs. With her donation, the Curry Pioneer Leaders program was born in summer 2023.
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