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Students and faculty attend a 2016 GOP debate show in Levinson Hall. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU Public Policy Organization to host presidential debate watch party Sept. 10
September 7, 2024
Dr. Joshua Crockett. Photo courtesy of BJU.
Joshua Crockett chosen as new Bob Jones University president
May 7, 2024
Nearly 100 years of BJU presidential history
Nearly 100 years of BJU presidential history
May 7, 2024
2024 May nursing cohort. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU to hold nurses pinning ceremony May 2
April 30, 2024
Distribution of the 2023 Vintage yearbook in Rodeheaver Lobby. Photo courtesy of BJU.
2024 edition of “The Vintage” yearbook to be released April 30
April 26, 2024
Studio Art BFA 2024 Senior Show. Provided by the Division of Art and Design.
BJU Studio Art seniors open senior exhibition, “Reflect”
April 17, 2024
Students and faculty attend a 2016 GOP debate show in Levinson Hall. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU Public Policy Organization to host presidential debate watch party Sept. 10
September 7, 2024
Distribution of the 2023 Vintage yearbook in Rodeheaver Lobby. Photo courtesy of BJU.
2024 edition of “The Vintage” yearbook to be released April 30
April 26, 2024
Studio Art BFA 2024 Senior Show. Provided by the Division of Art and Design.
BJU Studio Art seniors open senior exhibition, “Reflect”
April 17, 2024
The BJU Concert Choir performs in War Memorial Chapel.
BJU combined choirs and orchestra to perform Haydn’s “The Creation” in 2023-2024 artist series finale
April 6, 2024
Backstage Pass: Rodeheaver Auditorium's remarkable history and the story of its NYC stage
Backstage Pass: Rodeheaver Auditorium’s remarkable history and the story of its NYC stage
April 4, 2024
Jeremiah Holland, left, prepares to return a shot to Joshua Davis, right, at a pingpong table inside The Den. Photo provided.
Ping-Pong a smash hit for students in The Den at BJU
April 2, 2024
2023 Living Gallery presented in Rodeheaver Auditorium. Photo courtesy of BJU.
Living Gallery brings the Gospel to life from beginning to end
March 28, 2024
Panel discusses centrality of student church involvement
April 17, 2023
Students and guests saw the seniors' work at the opening exhibition of the Graphic Design Senior Show in the Sargent Art Building March 3. Photo: Hannah Guell
Graphic design seniors showcase their work
March 13, 2023
Bruins outfielder Riley Ramsey slides into base during the game against Truett McConnell University. Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock
Bruins Baseball team falls to Truett McConnell Bears 
March 6, 2023
After speaking, Pence signed copies of his bestselling book, "So Help Me God." Photo: Nathaniel Hendry
Mike Pence speaks about 2024 election, faith and civility at Bob Jones University 
March 3, 2023
The panel of pastor's wives included (left to right) Amy Johnson, Sherry Trainer, Michelle Benson and Sarah Fleming. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry
Panel of pastors’ wives shares a look into family dynamics of ministry 
March 2, 2023
Jose Andres Lopez Bono. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU mourns sudden death of freshman student
February 22, 2024
Provided by BJU.
BJU rallies around Furman, Columbia International universities after death of students
February 21, 2024
Smoke from wildfires in North Carolina captured by cameras attached to weather balloons launched by a team of BJU engineering students. Photo provided.
BJU Engineering students’ weather balloons captured wildfire photos
January 22, 2024
Hannah Allen in the role of Mercutio in BJU's production of "Romeo and Juliet." Provided by BJU.
Grab your bandana for BJU’s western themed “Romeo and Juliet.”
November 15, 2023
About 200 BJU students helped at Washington Center Challenge Day, Oct. 20, 2023. Provided by BJU.
‘So much fun!’ BJU hosts Washington Center Challenge Day
October 27, 2023
Boys dig for gems during U-Day at Bob Jones University in 2022. Photo provided by BJU.
BJU Homecoming: What You Need to Know
October 4, 2023
Nearly 100 years of BJU presidential history
Nearly 100 years of BJU presidential history
May 7, 2024
Backstage Pass: Rodeheaver Auditorium's remarkable history and the story of its NYC stage
Backstage Pass: Rodeheaver Auditorium’s remarkable history and the story of its NYC stage
April 4, 2024
Jeremiah Holland, left, prepares to return a shot to Joshua Davis, right, at a pingpong table inside The Den. Photo provided.
Ping-Pong a smash hit for students in The Den at BJU
April 2, 2024
Photo courtesy of BJU.
Backstage Pass: The EXP Zone transforms Grace Haight Building
March 9, 2024
WATCH: BJU 2023 Christmas Lighting Ceremony recap
January 17, 2024
The original prop ship from the 1955 film Wine of Morning floats in the reflecting pond next to the BJU Bridge of Nations during Homecoming weekend on Oct. 6, 2023. Staff/Katelyn McKenney
Dr. Bob Jones III talks Wine of Morning on film’s rerelease
November 7, 2023
Finals Week
Finals Week
April 29, 2024
Staff reporter Tyler Scott and staff comic artist Abby Wokaty.
Celebrating The Collegian’s graduating seniors
April 26, 2024
Spring Fever
Spring Fever
April 25, 2024
Usher Avoidance
Usher Avoidance
April 17, 2024
Townies
Townies
April 2, 2024
BJU Rosetta Stone
BJU Rosetta Stone
March 26, 2024
Spring Fever
Spring Fever
April 25, 2024
Usher Avoidance
Usher Avoidance
April 17, 2024
Townies
Townies
April 2, 2024
BJU Rosetta Stone
BJU Rosetta Stone
March 26, 2024
The 2023 BJU Lighting Ceremony took place Dec. 1, 2023. Heather Battles/Staff Photographer
Column: BJU’s first Student Christmas Makers Market a success
January 17, 2024
Zachary Edmondson
Column: True tolerance in intolerant times
November 29, 2023
Staff reporter Tyler Scott and staff comic artist Abby Wokaty.
Celebrating The Collegian’s graduating seniors
April 26, 2024
Zachary Edmondson
Column: True tolerance in intolerant times
November 29, 2023
As a senior, here are my five best tips
As a senior, here are my five best tips
May 1, 2023
Editorial: Dear ChatGPT, would the Collegian editorial staff be better as robots?
April 11, 2023
The Collegian gets website upgrade
April 11, 2023
Editorial: Boredom is your ally, not enemy
March 3, 2023
The Village Grind
A student’s guide to Greenville coffee shops and roasters
April 26, 2024
Boba Jones brings boba tea and waffles with new restaurant concept
Boba Jones brings boba tea and waffles with new restaurant concept
February 7, 2024
Culinary Arts students prepare a pizza for baking for a customer at The Bistro. Staff/Heather Battles
The Bistro offers American classics made-to-order by BJU students
October 27, 2023
The Fine Dining Series allows students, faculty and community members to experience the quality and service of a high-class restaurant while supporting the culinary students. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry
Culinary students create fine dining experience
March 3, 2023
The chain offers grilled flatbreads, salads, artisan melts, rice bowls and smoothies, and even vegan options for those with dietary restrictions. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry
Freshens opens, offering healthful entrees and smoothies
January 31, 2023
Parsley and Mint opened its first location in downtown Greenville in April 2021, followed by a second store in the northern part of the city later that year. Photos: Nathaniel Hendry
Restaurant brings taste of the Mediterranean to Greenville
February 7, 2022
Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans celebrate their Turkey Bowl soccer championship, Nov. 11, 2023. Katelyn McKenney/STAFF
Spartans claim Turkey Bowl men’s soccer championship to cap BJU Turkey Fest
November 29, 2023
BJU to host Turkey Fest to add women's soccer championship and society events to the traditional men's Turkey Bowl soccer championship game.
Turkey Bowl turns Turkey Fest: features men’s and women’s soccer championships
November 9, 2023
Bob Jones University kicked off society sports with a Soccer Jamboree, Sept. 22-23. Heather Battles/Staff
Soccer Jamboree marks start of new era for BJU society sports
October 5, 2023
Global Games build unity through competition
Global Games build unity through competition
April 11, 2023
Bruins outfielder Riley Ramsey slides into base during the game against Truett McConnell University. Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock
Bruins Baseball team falls to Truett McConnell Bears 
March 6, 2023
Katelyn Landkrohn and Caitlyn Benson played on the inaugural Bruins beach volleyball team last spring. Photo: Bradley Allweil
Bruins beach volleyball team’s second season faces gritty start
March 3, 2023
Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans celebrate their Turkey Bowl soccer championship, Nov. 11, 2023. Katelyn McKenney/STAFF
Spartans claim Turkey Bowl men’s soccer championship to cap BJU Turkey Fest
November 29, 2023
BJU to host Turkey Fest to add women's soccer championship and society events to the traditional men's Turkey Bowl soccer championship game.
Turkey Bowl turns Turkey Fest: features men’s and women’s soccer championships
November 9, 2023
Bob Jones University kicked off society sports with a Soccer Jamboree, Sept. 22-23. Heather Battles/Staff
Soccer Jamboree marks start of new era for BJU society sports
October 5, 2023
The Beta Gamma Patriots have played in six of the last seven the last Turkey Bowls. Photos by Nathaniel Hendry
Annual Turkey Bowl crowns Beta Patriots
November 17, 2022
Brody has served as the Bruins' mascot since BJU launched its intercollegiate athletics program in 2012. Photo: Bradley Allweil
Annual Brody Awards unites Bruins intercollegiate athletics
May 3, 2022
The Men’s Basketball Award was given to the Epsilon Zeta Chi Tornadoes at the championship game Friday. Photo: Madeline Peters
Intramural championships close out
April 23, 2021
Bruins outfielder Riley Ramsey slides into base during the game against Truett McConnell University. Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock
Bruins Baseball team falls to Truett McConnell Bears 
March 6, 2023
Katelyn Landkrohn and Caitlyn Benson played on the inaugural Bruins beach volleyball team last spring. Photo: Bradley Allweil
Bruins beach volleyball team’s second season faces gritty start
March 3, 2023
Numerous Bruins athletes set personal records during the indoor track and field competitions that took place from Dec.-Feb. Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock
Inaugural indoor track season keeps Bruins on their feet
February 13, 2023
The teams will meet for a rematch on Feb. 4 in Pensacola, Florida. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry
Both Bruins teams come close to beating Pensacola Christian College at Jan. 28 games 
February 2, 2023
Defender Dallas Albert, a freshman business administration major, had one assist during BJU's regular season game aginast Pensecola Christian College on Nov. 5. Photo: Merissa Ellerbrock
Bruins dominate NCCAA nationals
December 9, 2022
Josiah Swaffer, a junior business adminstration major, competed at the NCCAA South Region Championship. BJU won the tournament, qualifying the Bruins for the NCCAA National Championship. Photo: Mackenzie Howell
Men’s golf team places third at NCCAA nationals
November 1, 2022
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WATCH: BJU 2023 Christmas Lighting Ceremony recap

The weather outside was frightful, but the festivities were still delightful.
Daniel Matesevac and Tyler Scott • January 17, 2024
By Daniel Matesevac and Tyler Scott
WATCH: BJU 2023 Christmas Lighting Ceremony recap

Watch this BJU Christmas Lighting Ceremony retrospective video broadcast produced by Daniel Matesevac and Tyler Scott, reporters for The Collegian.

 

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The 2023 BJU Lighting Ceremony took place Dec. 1, 2023. Heather Battles/Staff Photographer

 

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