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The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

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...

Morgan speaks in the South Carolina State House in Columbia in 2020.
Photo: Submitted by Adam Morgan

BJU alumni run for political office in 2022

Nathaniel Hendry April 14, 2022

Four people graduated from Bob Jones University in four different years with four different majors. They now live in three different states. However, these two men and two women have one thing in common:...

Students met in War Memorial Chapel on March 16 to pray for the people of Ukraine. Photo: Bradley Allweil

Christian leaders advise believers how to help Ukraine

Johnathon Smith April 1, 2022

As the casualties from Russia’s invasion continue to rise, Christian leaders in the Greenville area offered advice on how Christians can minister to the people of Ukraine. ​Since Russia invaded on...

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...

Many of the service projects were organized by the Center for Global Opportunities.Photo: Nathaniel Hendry

BJU progresses toward finishing 75 service projects to honor 75 years in Greenville

Nathaniel Hendry February 14, 2022

Bob Jones University is on track to finish 75 community service projects for Greenville, the city that has hosted it for 75 years. During opening ceremonies last fall, BJU President Steve Pettit committed...

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...

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