Beasley Hall – named in honor of Titus Beasley who gave the lead gift for this hall. Landen Hall – named in honor of Edward and Daisy Landen for "devotion to their church, the Southern Baptist Convention and to Christian higher education" Leslie Hall Memorial Hall – named in honor of the ten students from SBU who served in World War II. Roseman Apartments – named in honor of the Roseman family who previously owned the complex. Woody Hall – named in honor of Jessie Lee Woody, a donor towards the project. Athletics Southwest Baptist University athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). SBU previously competed in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) until in the spring of 2019 and will begin regular season competition for all sports in the GLVC beginning in the 2019–20 season. The university currently fields 18 NCAA Division II varsity sports. SBU was also one of the first schools to establish a varsity collegiate esports team and is a charter member of the Collegiate Esports Association (CESPA). SBU added a Cheer and STUNT team beginning in the 2018–19 season. Notable alumni Buddy Baker, film composer, best known for his long relationship and extensive work with the Walt Disney Company. Roy Blunt, Republican senator for the State of Missouri (former president of university) Ben M. Bogard, founder of the American Baptist Association Rod Jetton, former Speaker and Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives Darrin Patrick, former pastor of The Journey church and former teaching pastor at Seacoast Church Shane Schoeller, Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives and Republican candidate in the Missouri secretary of state election, 2012 References External links Southwest Baptist Athletics website Universities and colleges affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention Private universities and colleges in Missouri Educational institutions established in 1878 Buildings and structures in Polk County, Missouri Universities and colleges in Springfield, Missouri Buildings and structures in Howell County, Missouri Buildings and structures in Dent County, Missouri Education in Howell County, Missouri Education in Polk County, Missouri Education in Dent County, Missouri Council for Christian Colleges and Universities 1878 establishments in Missouri