Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

Collegian Reporter Zachary Edmondson interviews Ken Ham on April 14.

Exclusive interview: Ken Ham urges Christians to rethink evangelism in a pagan culture

Zachary Edmondson, Reporter April 14, 2025

This week, Bob Jones University hosted the Living in Babylon Tour. Answers in Genesis has presented the tour in both Australia and the United States with a goal to educate Christians on how to present...

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...

Photo courtesy of BJU.

More than just athletes: the Bob Jones University Bruins cross country team

William Klapperich, Reporter April 11, 2025

Strength over weakness. Bob Jones University Cross Country Track and Field Coach Ken Roach used this phrase to describe the team’s mentality. According to Coach Roach, this mentality carries...

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 provided by Dan Forrest.

Composer and BJU alumnus Dr. Dan Forrest shares his story

Emily Fernett, Reporter March 14, 2025

In an interview with The Collegian, highly acclaimed composer and Bob Jones University alumnus, Dr. Dan Forrest, reflects on his BJU education and his career. He shares his story of God’s guidance through...

BlocHaven. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.

A student’s guide to climbing in Greenville

Josie Santopietro, Reporter March 10, 2025

Millions tuned in to watch climbers race to scale 50-foot walls in seconds at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Climbing, however, is not just for the athletic elites. For the average college student, it provides...

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...

Bible Conference fundraisers across campus support Jonathan’s House

Bible Conference fundraisers across campus support Jonathan’s House

Bethany Brooks, Copy Editor March 5, 2025

This year’s Bible Conference was a huge success on campus, featuring great speakers and exciting events. The theme was “The Goodness of God.” Dr. Alan Benson, Bob Jones University’s 2023-24...

A tent of supplies at the Community Center in Bernardsville. Photo by Bethany Brooks.

Arch Ministries’ effect on NC communities since Hurricane Helene

Olivia Adams, Reporter March 4, 2025

In November, the Collegian published an exclusive eyewitness account of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, and other affected areas. The article described the great loss...

Collegian staff win nine South Carolina Press Association awards

Collegian staff win nine South Carolina Press Association awards

Staff Report February 28, 2025

The Collegian won nine awards at the South Carolina Press Association 2024 Collegiate Contest announced Feb. 28, including four first place awards. The Collegian staff writers Amylia Boyd, Bethany Brooks,...

The Collegian's Abigail Vogel, left, interviews Miss Kathy Tovrea on a couch in the BJU Dining Common. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.

Q&A: Miss Kathy Tovrea, BJU Dining Common celebrity

Abigail Vogel, Reporter February 27, 2025

Miss Kathy Tovrea is a well-known figure among the student body. Any student, staff or faculty member that regularly eats in the Dining Common has been greeted with a smile from Aramark’s popular cashier....

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Showcase