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Students rehearsing for Artist Series with David Kim

Violinist David Kim to perform Tchaikovsky with BJU Symphony Orchestra in Artist Series

Amylia Boyd, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

This Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m., David Kim, concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, will return to Bob Jones University and perform solo alongside the BJU Symphony Orchestra, performing Tchaikovsky’s...

Group photo of actors, directors, and crew members from the BJU theatre department's Bake-Off 2025.

Column: BJU Theatre Department Celebrates 15 Years of Bake-Off shows

Amylia Boyd, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

What can you create in 24 hours? According to Mr. David Schwingle, the department head of theatre and fine arts, “You can create so much good.”  Bake-Off is a 24-hour writing, acting and performing...

'Argus' return to BJU benefits Piedmont Women's Shelter

‘Argus’ return to BJU benefits Piedmont Women’s Shelter

Abigail Vogel, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

Last Spring, a unique new play debuted in Performance Hall as a graduate student project. Written and directed by Jon Klukow, "Argus and the Maze of Myth" is an entertaining combination of comedy, romance...

Karis Henson at Plant Atlanta

For REACH Week, BJU students recount summer ministry service

Emily Fernett, Staff Writer September 22, 2025

Summer is a time for breezy vacations and picnics, long walks and laughter. This three-month school break is a needed respite, even if that means working long hours for minimum wage at grocery stores and...

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...

BJU Culinary Arts sophomore class. Photo submitted.

Column: attending Culinary’s Fine Dining Series

Josie Santopietro, Reporter May 10, 2025

The culinary arts program hosted a four-part Fine Dining Series this past semester. They presented a French and Italian fine dining experience over a span of two months, and just two weeks ago I attended...

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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...

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