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The Collegian

The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

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...

Photo submitted.

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...

Photo courtesy of BJU.

Senior film students bring stories to life

Caleb Fabrizio, Reporter April 12, 2025

We all watch movies — whether they be modern blockbusters, timeless classics or hidden indie gems. But what we may not be as aware of is the immense amount of work, planning and intentionality that goes...

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...

Photo courtesy of BJU.

Dr. Weathers plans to complete 4 triathlons in 4 days to raise $1 million for BJU financial aid

Jonathan Lovegrove, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2025

Bob Jones University’s student news organization, The Collegian, will serve as the official livestream partner of the IRON40, a four-day endurance challenge in which Dr. Matthew Weathers, BJU’s chief...

The Public Policy Organization participates in the Campus Opportunity Expo. Photo provided by BJU.

Student organizations play key role in developing the talents of members

Josie Santopietro, Reporter March 6, 2025

Bob Jones University has dozens of student organizations. Some have been established for decades, while others started more recently. The newest BJU organization is the Photo Club, which was created by...

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