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Staff and dignitaries including Gov. Henry McMaster open the Robert Huse Veteran Center.

Rupert Huse Veterans Center opens in Greenville

Jonathan Millar May 1, 2023

With South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Greenville Mayor Knox White in attendance, the Rupert Huse Veteran Center performed its ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 19. The Rupert Huse Veteran Center...

BJU presents the Living Gallery annually during the week leading up to Easter, but the accompanying drama and specific paintings included vary.

Living Gallery recreates artwork with human models that move and speak

Zachary Edmondson April 11, 2023

Bob Jones University hosted its 26th Living Gallery this week from April 6-8. Paul Radford, a professor in the department of communication, directed this year’s performance.  Since 1997, the purpose...

After speaking, Pence signed copies of his bestselling book, So Help Me God. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

Mike Pence speaks about 2024 election, faith and civility at Bob Jones University 

Zachary Smith and Nathaniel Hendry March 3, 2023

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence addressed more than 650 attendees in a “fireside chat” March 2 at Bob Jones University, speaking on his faith and vision for America's future. In addition to the...

Law enforcement officials drove past BJU during the lockdown on Feb. 22, 2023. The suspect never entered BJUs campus. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

Suspect who triggered BJU lockdown has been arrested

Nathaniel Hendry February 23, 2023

An armed suspect has been apprehended after passing near Bob Jones University on Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Marshals, the suspect was arrested on Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.  According...

Mike Pence to speak at BJU on March 2 

Mike Pence to speak at BJU on March 2 

Nathaniel Hendry February 22, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak on the campus of Bob Jones University on Thursday, March 2, at 6 p.m. He will speak in a "fireside chat" in Stratton Hall, after which he will sign his New York...

BJU’s Presidential Leadership Series events bring in outside speakers with personal experience in current issues facing students and faculty. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks during BJU’s Presidential Leadership Series  

Nathaniel Hendry February 3, 2023

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke at his alma mater, Bob Jones University, on Friday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. Speaking for the University’s Presidential Leadership...

Students were joined by thousands of graduates and community members during the annual ceremony.
Photo: Derek Eckenroth

Lighting Ceremony features 100k lights and 8k attendees

MacKenzie King December 9, 2022

Bob Jones University kicked off the Christmas season with the annual Carol Sing and Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 in front of Rodeheaver Auditorium. The University Singers, BJU’s freshman choir,...

Unity Park offers easy access to the 23-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail, a popular place for students to exercise that follows the Reedy River through Greenville.
Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

Greenville opens Unity Park, fulfilling 83-year-old promise

Zachary Smith November 1, 2022

College students who feel bad about procrastinating may be comforted to know that the city of Greenville waited over 80 years to open Unity Park. Following years of delays, the park opened in May 2022. Located...

U.Day educational street fair during BJU Homecoming 2022. Photo: BJU Marketing

BJU’s annual U.Day invites local community for family fun day on campus

Eylan Martinez October 12, 2022

Bob Jones University celebrated its annual University Day, one of the biggest community events of the year, on Oct. 8 with thousands of community members attending and hundreds of faculty, staff and students...

Emma Stephens spoke during BJUs inaugural Alumni Awards Ceremony in 2021. Photo: BJU Marketing.

Homecoming to finish with a firework finale for the first time

MacKenzie King September 30, 2022

Bob Jones University’s annual Homecoming and Family Weekend scheduled for Oct. 6-8 will give alumni, faculty, staff and students the chance to make lifelong memories as they enjoy events all over...

The fundraiser will take place at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium at Bob Jones University. Photo by Nathaniel Hendry

BJU hosts pro-life fundraiser with comedian Michael Jr.

MacKenzie King September 29, 2022

Piedmont Women’s Center, a faith-based, pro-life non-profit organization, aims to bring joy to the community during their Night for Life and Laughs on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. Kelly...

The Violins of Hope collection, begun by Weinsteins father, contains more than 60 stringed instruments.
Submitted: Miki Koren

Concert features Holocaust violins

Nathaniel Hendry May 3, 2022

Violins have been compared to the human voice because of their ability to communicate emotions such as sorrow and hope. Violins that belonged to Holocaust survivors will share both of these...

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