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Students place flags along Wade Hampton Boulevard on either side of the main entrance to Bob Jones University in remembrance of the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Jacquelyn Lilyea/STAFF

Sept. 11 remembrance now spans multiple generations at BJU

Emily Fernett, Reporter September 11, 2025

This week, Bob Jones University commemorates the events of Sept. 11, 2001, through its annual flag display on front campus. Memorials over the past 24 years have reminded Americans of the shocking terrorist...

Dr. Bruce McAllister, left, with Olivia Adams, right, the Collegian's editor-in-chief.

Pursuing a higher calling and returning to BJU’s roots: an interview with Dr. McAllister

Olivia Adams, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2025

“I would've never expected this, but here I am,” Dr. Bruce McAllister, the newest president of Bob Jones University, said in a recent interview with the Collegian. After spending nearly 50 years at...

A student lounges on a couch in Johnson Residence Hall, which will no longer be reserved for first-year students. Photo provided by Derek Eckenroth

Student Life introduces “freshmen halls” at BJU

Bethany Brooks, Copy Editor May 20, 2025

Beginning in the 2025 fall semester, freshman will no longer live in one residence hall. For the past several years, female first-year students lived in Mary Gaston Residence Hall and male first-year students...

Dr. Bruce McAllister. Photo courtesy of BJU.

BJU announces Dr. Bruce McAllister as new president

Olivia Adams, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2025

On May 20, 2025, the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees presented Dr. Bruce McAllister as the next president of Bob Jones University. Dr. McAllister was unanimously elected to the presidency. Dr. McAllister...

Daniel Matesevac and Katelyn McKenney. Photos provided by BJU.

Collegian seniors graduate: Katelyn McKenney and Daniel Matesevac

May 14, 2025

Last week, the Class of 2025 graduated from Bob Jones University amid great fanfare. Among the graduates were two members of The Collegian staff, photographer Katelyn McKenney and reporter Daniel Matesevac. Katelyn...

Backstage Pass: Inside the BJU Post Office

Zachary Edmondson, Staff Reporter May 13, 2025

If you are a student living on the Bob Jones University campus, or a member of the faculty, chances are you have visited the BJU Post Office before. Even in an age where emails and text messages are...

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BJU student composes seven pieces for senior recital

Josie Santopietro, Reporter April 29, 2025

Lucas Sparrow, a senior composition major, will bring his compositions to life at 3 p.m., May 3, in Stratton Hall when his works are performed as part of his senior recital. The capstone project for...

‘Argus and the Maze of Myth’ debuts this week at Performance Hall

Zachary Edmondson, Reporter April 21, 2025

Bob Jones University students will perform "Argus and the Maze of Myth" this week.  The one-act play, a medieval fantasy adventure reminiscent of "The Princess Bride" and "The Never-Ending Story," was...

Dr. Joshua Crockett. Photo courtesy of BJU.

BJU to hire CEO, President Joshua Crockett to stay at university

Jonathan Lovegrove, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

Bob Jones University plans to hire a CEO with executive experience as current BJU President Joshua Crockett is considered for senior pastor at Morningside Baptist Church. Crockett plans to remain in leadership...

Ken Ham speaks at the Creation Education Conference in 2017. Photo provided by BJU.

Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis to speak at BJU

Zachary Edmondson, Reporter April 6, 2025

Bob Jones University will host the “Living in Babylon” apologetics event from 6-9:30 p.m., April 14, featuring speakers from Answers in Genesis (AiG). Ken Ham, the founder, president and CEO of...

School of Business enters finance competition for first time

School of Business enters finance competition for first time

Caleb Fabrizio, Reporter February 17, 2025

Last month, the BJU School of Business entered the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge for the first time in the history of the school. This marks an important step in BJU’s plans...

Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.

Shakespeare exhibit opens in Gustafson Fine Arts Center lobby

Emily Fernett, Reporter February 15, 2025

On Jan. 15, The Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University opened a new art exhibit featuring works about William Shakespeare. The exhibition is displayed right outside the music library, in the Gustafson...

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