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From Detective to Professor: Mike Butera Brings Real-World Experience to Bellevue University
During most of Mike Butera’s career in law enforcement, detective work meant knocking on doors and conducting in-person interviews. Today, detectives can learn a lot about suspects simply by scrolling through social media. This evolution in investigative techniques is just one of the many changes Butera has witnessed — and it’s part of what makes…
Bellevue University Men’s and Women’s Basketball to Host Final Home Games at New Arena
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The Bellevue University men’s and women’s basketball teams will host the final regular season home games of the 2024-25 season at BU’s newest venue, the Bellevue University Fieldhouse. In recognition of this momentous occasion, admission will be FREE to the public. The Bellevue University Fieldhouse is located at 2102 Harvell Circle. The Bruins will battle…
Bellevue University Cyber League Team Earns National Recognition in Fall 2024 Competition
Bellevue University’s Cyber League team received national recognition for their performance in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2024 Competition. The NCL is a cybersecurity skills competition that simulates real-world scenarios, challenging participants to solve cyber threats in a secure environment. Participants engage in activities such as identifying hackers through forensic data analysis, conducting penetration…
Bellevue University: Fountain, Kiviniemi named All-Americans; Siedlik Coach of the Year
In announcements made today by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), Bellevue University junior rightside hitter Kealy Kiviniemi and junior outside hitter Eve Fountain were both named first-team All-Americans. In addition, head coach Trish Siedlik was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year. Kiviniemi was named the NSAA Player of the…
This Month in Bellevue History… July 1974, 1984, and 1994
These were just a few of the stories happening this month in Bellevue, Nebraska – 30 years, 40 years, and 50 years ago.
Bellevue University Announces Temporary Relocation of Military and Veteran Services
Bellevue University’s Military and Veteran student services, along with various programs offered to the Military and Veterans community, will temporarily relocate from their original location on Harvell Circle to three key buildings on the main campus. This move, effective June 3, will continue until the end of the year. “The move is needed to help…
Bellevue University Provides Athletic Field House Update
There were smiles all around Friday as Bellevue University hosted an open house to showcase the progress made on its new 72,000-square-foot field house. Construction is still underway and should be completed in early 2025. However, due to the mild winter in Bellevue, things are a little ahead of schedule. The new facility will encompass…
Bellevue University to Host ‘Voices of Vietnam’ Lunch & Learn Event
Bellevue University will host “Voices of Vietnam,” a lunch and learn event on Thursday, March 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on campus at the Hitchcock Humanities Center/Criss Auditorium, 1040 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. This event, hosted by the Freeman/Lozier Library in collaboration with the Military Veteran Services Center, offers an opportunity for the…
Bellevue University College of Business and EITC Coalition Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation
Tax season is upon us which means Bellevue University’s College of Business is partnering again with the Omaha EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) Coalition to help local residents prepare and file free individual tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax assistance will be available on Saturdays, starting Feb. 17, through April…
Bellevue’s Top Ten Stories of 2023
At the Bellevue Times, we just completed our second full year of publication through our iPhone/iPad App, our Andriod/Google Play App, and our Digital News Site. It was a year of tremendous growth with a 75% increase in the number of visitors and a 150% increase in the number of page views over 2022! Thanks…