On Sunday, May 3rd, we held our 9th Annual School of Teacher Education Commissioning Service at Pillsbury Chapel. We gathered to celebrate and pray for our 2026 graduates as they prepare to step into their roles as teachers in the classroom!
This year our keynote speaker was Mr. Phil Ragusky.
School of Teacher Education students received their COE pins
Student speaker- Mia McIssac
Student speaker- Alyssa Gray
Mr. Phil Ragusky, COE Dean Dr. Tammy Cox, SOTE Associate Dean Dr. Kendra Ray, Dr. Kristy Roberts, Dr. Cassie Huckstep-Spangler and Dr. Felicia Boyd
Dr. Kristy Roberts, graduateSavannah Griffey & Olivia Curtis,cooperating teacher
Dr. Roberts, Dr. Ray, graduate-Kate Bobrusev, Dr. Huckstep-Spangler and Dr. Boyd
COE Faculty & Staff
We enjoyed a time of fellowship and cookies following the service.
School of Counseling Graduation Reception
On Tuesday, May 5 , the School of Counseling held a reception for their graduates at The Lodge Des Peres before commencement. th
pictured from l to r: Dr. Angela Sastry, Dr. Jan Speck, Dr. Brianne Overton, Dr. Eryka McMillan, Dr. Janna Ramsey, Dr. Kim Davis and SOC Associate Dean Dr. Andrea Cox
School of Counseling 2026 graduates and faculty
MBU Commencement
Missouri Baptist University celebrated its 54th Commencement on May 5, 2026, at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., conferring 609 degrees across undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
Congratulations to all of our graduates, we are so proud of you!
Dr. Jordan Cox, College of Arts & Humanities Dean
Dr. Karen Kannenberg, College of Business & Entrprueneurship Dean
Dr. Tammy Cox, College of Education Dean
Dr. Amber Heimberger,College of Science & Health
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College of Education faculty
School of Counseling faculty
St. Louis media personality and former Special Lecturer for Broadcast Media Tim Ezell delivered the commencement address
MBU President - Dr. Keith Ross & MBU Provost - Dr. Andy Chambers
A few of our School of Teacher Education graduates.
Our School of Educational Leadership Doctoral graduates.
College of Education Retreat
On May 6th, the faculty and staff of the College of Education enjoyed a day filled with delicious food, camaraderie, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball at Busch Stadium. Everyone had a wonderful time!
Data Day
On May 7th, the School of Teacher Education faculty and staff met for Data Day and to celebrate Mr. Phil Ragusky’s retirement!
