Cliff Network

03/18/2026

In one of the most electric rivalry games of the season, the Briar Cliff University women’s basketball team took on Morningside University to finish out their regular season play. 🏀
Story by Valeria Viroomal Galan

Before tipoff in Saturday’s crosstown showdown, freshman Abby Lee said the goal was simple. “We want to prove that we have what it takes,” she said. “We’re a really good basketball team, and we have to prove that to ourselves.” And they did.

03/18/2026

Area high school artists were invited to Briar Cliff University to showcase their artwork and receive college-level feedback from faculty and mentors. 🎨
Story by Kaden Allred

Young artists are coming to Briar Cliff University for High School Art Critique Day. Students will showcase their artwork and receive college-level feedback from faculty and mentors.

03/11/2026

After countless hours of practice, emotional first performances, and true underdog determination, the BCU Dance Team is ready to take the national stage in their debut season! 💙💛
Story by Joana Boal Neves

When Madison Mahr took the reins of the Briar Cliff University dance program this year, she knew she was stepping into a "building phase." After all, it was the program’s first year back in action. However, the Chargers didn't just build a foundation, they built a powerhouse, punc

03/11/2026

🏀 Rivalry renewed in Sioux City! Briar Cliff vs. Morningside brought the intensity, the history, and unforgettable moments — see how the Chargers fared and what this latest matchup means for the all-time series.
Story by Adrian Cancino Orozco

The rivalry between Briar Cliff University and Morningside University once again took center stage in Sioux City on Saturday, continuing a series that has long been defined by intensity, rowdy crowds, and momentum swings. 

02/25/2026

Briar Cliff University Athletics is entering an exciting new era as Hall of Fame coach Dan McDermott returns to Sioux City as Director of Athletics, bringing a vision focused on academic, athletic, financial, and social fit while embracing the mindset that “pressure makes diamonds.” 💎
Story by Joana Boal Neves

02/25/2026

Campus Ministry at Briar Cliff continues to grow under Michael Horka’s leadership, with new initiatives like morning prayer and expanded campus involvement helping create a more welcoming, reflective community.
Story by Colby Cox

Students from Briar Cliff University traveled to Mbuguni, Tanzania, this year as part of the university’s Enactus program, continuing a long-standing partnership focused on poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

02/18/2026

From improving irrigation for farmers to renovating classrooms and providing sewing machines for school uniforms. Chargers are making a global difference. 🌎
Story by Adrian Cancino Orozco.

Students from Briar Cliff University traveled to Mbuguni, Tanzania, this year as part of the university’s Enactus program, continuing a long-standing partnership focused on poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

02/18/2026

Baseball is back! And the Chargers have set some goals for the season. ⚾️
Story by Valeria Viroomal Galan

The Briar Cliff baseball team begins its new season this week carrying both momentum and memory, the confidence of a championship run and the emotion of a group determined to do it again.

02/18/2026

With the 2026 Winter Olympics here, Briar Cliff students share different perspectives on the Games and what they mean to them.
Story by Kaden Allred

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin Feb. 6 in Milan-Cortina, Italy, but students have varying levels of interest in the international sporting event.

02/09/2026

Hoops, hustle and Charger pride. 🏀🔥 Briar Cliff students came together for a 3v3 intramural tournament that was about more than just winning.
Story by Adrian Cancino

Charger Students Compete in 3v3 Intramural Basketball Tournament Feb 9 Written By Adrian Cancino Orozco Students playing during an intramural basketball game.Photo by Adrian Cancino Briar Cliff University students gathered on Sunday, February 1, for a 3v3 intramural basketball tournament that brough...