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The Collegian

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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...

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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...

Photo provided by the Division of Art and Design.

13 seniors featured in Interior Architecture and Design exhibition

Olivia Adams, Reporter January 31, 2025

This Friday, Jan. 31, the Interior Architecture and Design Senior Exhibition opens at 6:30 p.m. in the Sargent Art Building. The exhibition is overseen by Mrs. Laurilyn Hall, the head of the department....

Choirs preparing for Handel's Messiah in sectionals in the Fine Arts Building, 2024.

BJU choirs to combine for “Messiah” artist series

Olivia Adams, Reporter December 11, 2024

"King of Kings and Lord of Lords!" On Dec. 12 and 13, these words will ring out in Rodeheaver Auditorium once again. The University Singers, Concert Choir, Chorale, Lyric Choir and Symphony Orchestra...

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