Bob Jones University

Over 590 students graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, May 8. Degrees for December graduates were conferred on December 19, 2025.

Over 590 students graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, May 8.

After the most successful season in program history, three Bruins baseball players have been given NCCAA DII South All-Region recognition. Freshman standout Oliver "Henry" Rumble was named to the First Team while seniors Evan Johnson and Tillman Padgett were named to the Second Team.

Bob Jones University junior Brady Price, a biblical studies major from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, completed a semester-long internship at View Church in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.

Jane Farr, a senior premed/predent major at Bob Jones University, recently completed a Student Medical Internship, gaining hands-on exposure to a variety of medical specialties through clinical shadowing and simulation experiences.

At the annual Criminal Justice Challenge Coin Ceremony on May 7, 2026, Caitlyn Schaub and Misha Gray received the Allen Jacobs Memorial Award. Established in memory of Greenville Police Department Officer Allen Jacobs, who was killed in the line of duty in 2016, the award recognizes outstanding criminal justice students. Each recipient received $2,000.

The following students are among over 580 Bob Jones University students named to the President's List for high academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

Lauren Jones made history last night at the NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships with a stellar second-place finish in the women's 10k, becoming only the second All-American in the program's history.

The following students are among approximately 600 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.

For their efforts in the classroom, the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) has given Scholar-Athlete honors to 11 Bob Jones University Bruins outdoor track and field athletes. The recognition is given to student-athletes who maintain at least a 3.40 cumulative GPA and are a junior, senior, or graduate student.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Bob Jones University Bruins Athletic Department hosted student-athletes, family, and friends for the annual awards ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2025-26 academic year. Eleven awards were handed out at The Brodys, highlighting individual and team accomplishments. Following the awards portion of the evening, Clemson football's defensive coordinator shared how God has worked and directed his life in the world of athletics. His conversation was moderated by Emmy award-winning meteorologist and BJU alumnus, Tim Simpson.

Some Bob Jones University seniors will join the United States military after graduation.

After graduation, several Bob Jones University students will participate in volunteer, missions or service programs.

Several seniors at Bob Jones University have been admitted to graduate school programs according to the Bob Jones University Center for Career and Calling.

According to the Bob Jones University Center for Career and Calling, many seniors have been hired before graduation.

For the second time this season, the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) has named Bob Jones University Sport Management major Henry Rumble the DII Offensive Player of the Week for baseball.

After his personal best performance in the Georgia Tech Invite, Will Stark has been named the NCCAA Men's Outdoor Track Student-Athlete of the Week.

Bruins Track & Field delivered an impressive performance at the NCCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, highlighted by Will Stark making program history as the first indoor All-American in Bruins history.

Julia Weigle, a senior graphic and digital design major from Clinton Township, Michigan, completed an internship with The Brand Leader in Greenville, South Carolina, where she gained hands-on experience in the creative and design field.

Maddie DeJesus, a senior graphic design major at Bob Jones University from Williamsburg, Virginia, is gaining valuable real-world experience through an internship with Drum Creative in Greenville, South Carolina.

Janae Banks, a sophomore film and digital storytelling major at Bob Jones University from Ellenwood, Georgia, completed an internship with Kids Video Connection in Atlanta, Georgia.

Victoria Thurston, a senior from Broomfield, Colorado, is completing a nursing internship at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, where she is gaining hands-on clinical experience while caring for patients with complex respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

Caeleigh Wood, a senior business administration major from Taylors, South Carolina, gained hands-on professional experience during an internship with PF Flyers in Greenville, South Carolina.

Bob Jones University junior Kelila Richmond, a kinesiology major from Pinedale, Wyoming, is gaining valuable hands-on experience this semester through a dual-location internship that blends academic support with clinical exposure.

Gabe Hutton, a senior business administration major from Midland, Michigan, is currently completing an internship with Genesis Marketing in Greenville, South Carolina.

Bob Jones University junior Gavin Keller, a business administration major from Greenville, South Carolina, is gaining hands-on industry experience through an internship with Zach Sprunger State Farm in Greer, S.C.

Jiho Kang, a junior accounting major at Bob Jones University, has begun an internship with BJU Press in Greenville, South Carolina.

Bob Jones University junior Ella Swift, a Bunker Hill, Illinois, native, is gaining extensive hands-on sports medicine experience this semester through her internship with the BJU Bruins athletics staff.

Bob Jones University senior Elaine White, a public accounting major from Springfield, Illinois, is gaining valuable real-world experience this semester through her internship with Cherry Bekaert in Greenville, South Carolina.

Elizabeth Brown, a business administration major from Greenville, South Carolina, is gaining valuable professional experience this semester through her internship with the University's Marketing Department.