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Column: One Last Goodbye
Column: One Last Goodbye
June 5, 2026
The BJU Global Challenges class conducts an aquaponics demonstration. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU graduates receive patent for aquaponics breakthrough
June 1, 2026
The men's team huddles before the game at PCC.
Bruins basketball teams recap seasons, look ahead to 2026-27
May 26, 2026
Gearhart, Probus elected new BJU student body presidents
May 1, 2026
Alumni Building facade
How BJU chose its distinctive yellow brick Art Deco style
April 16, 2026
Brothers Tima and Ivan Karpitskiy
Students create through social content to reshape Christian media
April 15, 2026
Column: One Last Goodbye
Column: One Last Goodbye
June 5, 2026
The men's team huddles before the game at PCC.
Bruins basketball teams recap seasons, look ahead to 2026-27
May 26, 2026
Gearhart, Probus elected new BJU student body presidents
May 1, 2026
Brothers Tima and Ivan Karpitskiy
Students create through social content to reshape Christian media
April 15, 2026
BJU students serve in NYC, Utah and Belize on Spring Break
April 14, 2026
Sprinting to spring break
Sprinting to spring break
March 20, 2026
The men's team huddles before the game at PCC.
Bruins basketball teams recap seasons, look ahead to 2026-27
May 26, 2026
Alumni Building facade
How BJU chose its distinctive yellow brick Art Deco style
April 16, 2026
Shadrach Nyeko laughs while having his photo taken. The Uganda native is working towards a doctorate at BJU Seminary to return home and open a school to train church planters.
Seminary student’s ministry of redemption in Uganda
April 13, 2026
The new home visiting lab used by the Division of Education and Human Services
BJU opens “mock house” lab to train students to make home visits
April 10, 2026
Dr. Michael Moore, new dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication
Michael Moore directs performances and now an entire school
April 9, 2026
Dr. Bruce McAllister, BJU president (left), is presented with the original Bob Jones College charter by Dr. John Matsko, the university's historical consultant, on April 6, 2026.
Original Bob Jones College charter rediscovered, turns 100 years old
April 8, 2026
The BJU Global Challenges class conducts an aquaponics demonstration. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU graduates receive patent for aquaponics breakthrough
June 1, 2026
The new home visiting lab used by the Division of Education and Human Services
BJU opens “mock house” lab to train students to make home visits
April 10, 2026
Alexia Bainbridge as Pricilla and Lyvia Miller as Claudia in BJU Living Gallery
‘Behold Your King:’ Living Gallery prepares to draw thousands to BJU this Easter week
March 31, 2026
Juan Brea at Speed Dating on February 17, 2025.
Bible Conference fundraisers hit $125,000 goal for World Cup, aviation projects
February 25, 2026
Alan Wilson, Gubernational candidate, at Bob Jones University on Jan. 17, 2026.
Bob Jones III endorses Alan Wilson for South Carolina governor
February 24, 2026
Dozens of BJU students attended a Criminal Justice Association human trafficking forum in Levinson Hall on Feb. 3, 2026
Greenville Police officer speaks about fight against human trafficking
February 19, 2026
Inside Due South Coffee Roasters at Hampton Station in Greenville.
Due South: a coffee lover’s home in Greenville
May 10, 2025
Photo submitted.
The passion flower project: BJU biology department studies plant’s medical properties
May 9, 2025
Ashleigh Sutter speaks at a School of Business chapel on Feb. 4. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.
Accounting alumna Ashleigh Sutter shares her career story
April 30, 2025
Photo submitted.
BJU student composes seven pieces for senior recital
April 29, 2025
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
Brothers Tima and Ivan Karpitskiy
Students create through social content to reshape Christian media
April 15, 2026
Shadrach Nyeko laughs while having his photo taken. The Uganda native is working towards a doctorate at BJU Seminary to return home and open a school to train church planters.
Seminary student’s ministry of redemption in Uganda
April 13, 2026
The cast for Elixir of Love rehearsing in Rodeheaver Auditorium
Opera returns to BJU with performances of ‘Elixir of Love’
March 2, 2026
A study spread at Tselia Coffee in downtown Greenville.
Coffee shops near you: Six local coffee shops within 10 minutes of BJU
December 13, 2025
Dr. Rathbun on his show
The Renton Rathbun Show: Preparing Christians Against a Secular World
December 9, 2025
Dr. Matthew Weathers has started a new podcast, "Steps to Thrive." Photo provided.
Matthew Weathers, BJU enrollment chief, launches new podcast
December 2, 2025
DC vs. The Den
DC vs. The Den
April 13, 2026
Sprinting to spring break
Sprinting to spring break
March 20, 2026
Olivia Crute, a fashion design major, poses with her materials in the Sargent Art Building.
Coastal vibes, ‘cloud dancer’ and Adidas Sambas: Fashion trends for spring 2026
March 14, 2026
Yellow bricks: An origin story
Yellow bricks: An origin story
March 5, 2026
Missing: Monday
Missing: Monday
February 9, 2026
Snow Day
February 7, 2026
Column: One Last Goodbye
Column: One Last Goodbye
June 5, 2026
BJU students pose at a thrift formal Bible Conference fundraiser.
From Icepocalypse to accolades: a 2026 spring semester in review
May 29, 2026
Column: A student’s guide to BJU’s unwritten rules
April 15, 2026
Olivia Crute, a fashion design major, poses with her materials in the Sargent Art Building.
Coastal vibes, ‘cloud dancer’ and Adidas Sambas: Fashion trends for spring 2026
March 14, 2026
A large group of female students pose for a photo at the Spanish Brass artist series on January 29, 2026.
Spanish Brass concert punctuated by banter and new arrangements
February 19, 2026
Column: The same but different
January 20, 2026
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
A study spread at Tselia Coffee in downtown Greenville.
Coffee shops near you: Six local coffee shops within 10 minutes of BJU
December 13, 2025
BJU Culinary Arts sophomore class. Photo submitted.
Column: attending Culinary’s Fine Dining Series
May 10, 2025
Inside Due South Coffee Roasters at Hampton Station in Greenville.
Due South: a coffee lover’s home in Greenville
May 10, 2025
From classroom to cuisine: BJU culinary arts students open new Bistro Sept. 27
From classroom to cuisine: BJU culinary arts students open new Bistro Sept. 27
September 21, 2024
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
The men's team huddles before the game at PCC.
Bruins basketball teams recap seasons, look ahead to 2026-27
May 26, 2026
Society sports spring up again
Society sports spring up again
April 6, 2026
Will Stark's Track and Field headshot
Will Stark takes second place at NCCAA indoor track and field championship
March 12, 2026
Fans cheer at the PCC vs. BJU game on February 14, 2026
A rivalry continues: Bruins basketball teams bring busload of fans to Pensacola
February 24, 2026
Classics' Invitational Tournament during the 2025 Bible Conference.
Midseason jamboree highlights intramural volleyball season
January 31, 2026
Gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson (right) and his running mate, state Sen. Mike Reichenbach, at Bob Jones University in Greenville for an interview, Jan. 17.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson attends BJU Bruins’ rivalry game
January 30, 2026
Society sports spring up again
Society sports spring up again
April 6, 2026
Classics' Invitational Tournament during the 2025 Bible Conference.
Midseason jamboree highlights intramural volleyball season
January 31, 2026
Nu Sigma and Theta Kappa crowned 2025 Turkey Fest champions
Nu Sigma and Theta Kappa crowned 2025 Turkey Fest champions
November 21, 2025
The BJU intersociety soccer season kicked off with the society Soccer Jamboree on Sept. 26, 2025.
BJU hosts annual soccer jamboree
October 10, 2025
Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans celebrate their Turkey Bowl soccer championship, Nov. 11, 2023.
Spartans set to defend Turkey Bowl title against Royals
November 16, 2024
BJU hosts annual pre-season Soccer Jamboree to kick off intramural season
BJU hosts annual pre-season Soccer Jamboree to kick off intramural season
October 10, 2024
The men's team huddles before the game at PCC.
Bruins basketball teams recap seasons, look ahead to 2026-27
May 26, 2026
Will Stark's Track and Field headshot
Will Stark takes second place at NCCAA indoor track and field championship
March 12, 2026
Fans cheer at the PCC vs. BJU game on February 14, 2026
A rivalry continues: Bruins basketball teams bring busload of fans to Pensacola
February 24, 2026
Gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson (right) and his running mate, state Sen. Mike Reichenbach, at Bob Jones University in Greenville for an interview, Jan. 17.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson attends BJU Bruins’ rivalry game
January 30, 2026
The blue team cheers during a Bruins Spirit Week pep rally in October 2025.
Student leadership groups partner to boost Bruins sports
December 11, 2025
BJU Bruins volleyball marches to NCCAA national tournament
BJU Bruins volleyball marches to NCCAA national tournament
November 20, 2025
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Andrew Figueroa is a sophomore interior architecture major who creates comics for The Collegian. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, reading pretentious books and climbing.
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