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The Collegian

Darin Gehrke, owner of Darin Gehrke Ceramics in Greenville, finds inspiration for his pottery from Chinese and
Japenese styles, according to his website.
Photo: Melia Covington

First Fridays bring free art to Greenville

Andrew Thompson March 7, 2022

The Greenville Metropolitan Arts Council’s (MAC) monthly First Friday events offer students a chance to experience Greenville’s diverse art collections and connect with the local art community. On...

Dr Pepper grew three times more quickly than Pepsi and Coke while
Buiter was the companys CFO.
Photo: Jordyn Britton

Buiter reflects on years at BJU before stepping down

Johnathon Smith March 7, 2022

Reflecting on his years at Bob Jones University as he prepares to step down as dean of the School of Business at the end of the semester, Mike Buiter praises God for guiding him throughout his life. Buiter...

Although Woo began composing music only a couple of years ago, Janssen began composing original
music in high school.
Photos: Hannah Guell

Staff, faculty compose original music for student productions

Hannah Bray March 7, 2022

Two BJU faculty and staff members recently composed original pieces for student productions. David Janssen, a faculty member in the Division of Music, created his piece for the upcoming University Symphony...

The JMC department’s recording studios include microphones to record audio, a board to control the levels of individual microphones and computers with audio editing software.Photo: Melia Covington

New podcast tells alumni love stories

Trenton Goldsmith February 23, 2022

​Bob Jones University Alumni Relations released the first season of its new podcast called “Roommates, Dates & Offering Plates” on Valentine’s Day last week, offering a peek into the love stories...

Vowels and his wife have visited more than 40 countries. Photo: Melia Covington

An unusual love story

Hannah Bray February 14, 2022

Sometimes the best love stories have the strangest beginnings, according to Mark Vowels, the chair of the Division of Ministries. Vowels came to Bob Jones University as a student with the intention of...

Parsley and Mint opened its first location in downtown Greenville in April 2021, followed by a second store in the northern part of the city later that year.
Photos: Nathaniel Hendry

Restaurant brings taste of the Mediterranean to Greenville

Nathaniel Hendry February 7, 2022

For those who want the savory taste of Mediterranean food but do not want to wait for it at a full-service restaurant, Parsley and Mint Mediterranean Eatery offers Mediterranean cuisine in a fast-casual...

Jang worked as an English teacher in South Korea before traveling to BJU and plans to return home to resume teaching. Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

International student led to Christ by coworker, led to BJU by alumna

Nathaniel Hendry December 13, 2021

As an international student, Jang YoonSik expected to experience a culture shock when he came to the U.S. Yet, although he faced many surprises, his time at Bob Jones University has been better than he...

Cindy Unruh works as a copy technician for Bellis Copy Center.Photo: Melia Covington

Campus copy center serves students, faculty and Greenville community

Hannah Bray November 29, 2021

The Bellis Copy Center, located on the first floor of the Alumni Building, is one of the best kept secrets in Greenville according to Mike Sowers, the associate manager.    The center provides speedy...

Photos: Melia Covington

University Singers offers freshmen musical, relational opportunities

Erin del Toro November 15, 2021

The University Singers, BJU’s freshmen choir, allows members to form lifelong relationships by building a fun, diverse community. Dr. Pattye Casarow, the director of U-Singers and a faculty member in...

Photo: Robert Stuber

Student designs non-profit

Nathaniel Hendry November 15, 2021

Tess Wood knows what it’s like to know no one who knows what it’s like. Wood, a sophomore business student, says her nontypical family background made it hard for her to find close friends.  Starting...

Highlighting 35 years of The Collegian

Collegian Staff November 8, 2021

Hannah Bray Ethan House

New faculty couple shares life lessons God taught them through adversity

New faculty couple shares life lessons God taught them through adversity

Erin del Toro October 25, 2021

Dr. Jeff and Christina Miller, new faculty members in the Division of Communication and the Division of Teacher Education, have years of experience in directing theatre productions together and have spent...

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