Young Alum of the Month: Sydney (McLaren) Buresh

February 2026

 Hometown: Council Bluffs, IA

 Major(s) and Graduation Date: Rehabilitation Health Science - May 2022

 Favorite BVU Class: Exercise Physiology 

 Job Title & Company: Physical Therapist at Bellevue Physical Therapy in Bellevue, NE

 Major Job/Position Responsibilities: I work as a physical therapist in outpatient orthopedics and women’s health, treating a wide range of  musculoskeletal and pelvic health conditions. I work with both everyday patients and athletes to create individualized rehab programs, provide hands-on care, and help them safely return to sport and activity.

What do you like most about your job/position? What I like most about my position is building relationships with patients and athletes and getting to be part of their journey back to doing what they love. Seeing progress and celebrating those wins never gets old.

What does it mean to you to be a beaver? Being a Beaver means building strong connections, supporting your community, and approaching challenges with resilience and a strong work ethic. 

What advice would you give to current students at BVU? Get involved, never say no to an experience or opportunity, build meaningful relationships, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. The connections you make here will shape both your personal and professional growth.