Bob Jones University

Brittany Dechant, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior design, was accepted into the masters of architecture program at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.

Chelsea Moss, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication, was accepted into the Master of Arts in Communication program at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Rachel Wilson, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science, was accepted into the doctor of physical therapy program at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Auria Garland, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, was accepted into the master's program in applied statistics at the University of South Carolina in Greenville, South Carolina.

Adam Distad, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, was accepted into the master's degree program in mechanical engineering at Clemson University in Clemson South Carolina, and will be interning at the American Society for Engineering Education.

James Reynolds, a 2015 graduate of Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, was admitted into the master's degree program in electrical engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Bradley Miller, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in premed/predent, was accepted into medical school at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina.

Timothy Hart, a senior at Bob Jones University pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, was accepted into the Master of Science in accounting program at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Matthew Griffith, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, was accepted into the master's degree program in accountancy at Clemson University and will be working as a tax intern at Elliot Davis Decosimo.

Carrie Hill, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, was admitted into the master's degree program in English and offered a graduate assistant position at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.

Dr. Tammy Haislip, a 2011 graduate of Bob Jones University, has been awarded the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Schools Excellence in Teaching Award

Bob Jones University's Alumni Association named Mike Miller of Greenville as its 2015 Alumnus of the Year during the University's recent homecoming festivities.

Daniel L. Smith, Jr., a 1997 Bob Jones University graduate, was recently honored by the American Society of Nutrition for his research in experimental animal nutrition.

Marc Pagliuca, a 2014 Bob Jones University graduate, tied for first place in the iNRB Short Film Competition.

The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS) recently honored Loyd Henderson, Social Studies department chair at Travelers Rest High School (TRHS), with the Palmetto Teachers of Excellence Award for Social Studies.

Miles Coleman, a 2006 Bob Jones University graduate, has been named to the 2015 class of Leadership South Carolina, the state's oldest and most recognized leadership development program.

Michele Brake, a 1995 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently recognized by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal as a winner in round four of the Innovation in Teaching Competition.

Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's (CCAI) Angels in Adoption(TM) Program honors individuals, couples, and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions on behalf of children in need of families.

Michael Simmons, a 1985 graduate of Bob Jones University, was named Outstanding District Level Support Staff of the Year by the South Carolina PTA.

Jason Warren, a 1998 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently named School Administrator of the Year by the Greenville County School District (GCSD).

Leisa Artus, a 1986 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently named District Professional Employee of the Year by the Greenville County School District (GCSD).

Joel Neidig, a 2005 Operations Management graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently awarded second prize in the MTConnect Challenge 2. He was selected by [MC]2 2014 MTConnect: Connecting Manufacturing Conference attendees.

Jon Sparkman, a 1985 graduates of Bob Jones University, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Devine Millimet, one of the largest full-service law firms in northern New England.

Tim Horner was recently promoted to captain by the United States Marine Corps. Horner, a 2009 Bob Jones University graduate, is stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and flies with the Harrier training squadron (VMAT-203). Horner is expected to remain at Cherry Point for the next three years in an operational squadron.

Brian Buda's composition entitled, "All My Heart This Night Rejoices", was selected as the 2013 winner for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir's annual Christmas Carol Competition.

Heather Day Gilbert recently published her first historical novel, God's Daughter, Book One in the Vikings of the New World Saga series.

Jeremy Summerlin, a 2009 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently sworn in as a member of the South Carolina Bar.

Greenville resident Erin Fields has been named as account coordinator with Jackson Marketing Group (JMG), South Carolina's second largest integrated marketing communications agency.

David Gilbert was recently named partner in the law firm of Kirby, Gilbert, and Ashley, L.C. in Beckley, W.Va. Gilbert received his BA in Prelaw from Bob Jones University in 1995. He graduated from Columbia Law School in 1998 and is licensed to practice in New York and West Virginia

David Dersch, Jr., of Prattville, Ala., was recently promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. Dersch serves as a Reserve Air Force Chaplain.