Bob Jones University

Robert Gonzales, a junior graphic design major at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the ADDY(R) Award for Creative Excellence by the Greenville chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

Joseph Poschel, a junior graphic design major at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the ADDY(R) Award for Creative Excellence by the Greenville chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

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.

In the University's chapel service Feb. 3, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Matt Clemons, a junior business administration major from Eads, Tenn., the Sower Award.

In the University's chapel service Feb. 3, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Julia Delaney, a junior business administration major from Madison, Ala., the Second-Miler Award.

In the University's chapel service Feb. 3, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Forrest Barfield, a junior communication major from Blanch, N.C., the Partner Award.

In the University's chapel service Feb. 3, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Sheila Allenbach, a sophomore nursing major from Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, the Second-Miler Award.

In the University's chapel service Feb. 3, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Joshua Ryerson, a senior business (concentration in trades) major from Greenwood, S.C., the Student Worker Appreciation Award.

Six Journalism and Mass Communication majors from Bob Jones University will be honored with awards at the 2014 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Tenn. for their radio and television productions.

The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) recently recognized 23 Bob Jones University intercollegiate student athletes as scholar athletes in the fall sports.

Lois Mercer, a junior elementary education major from Greer, was recently awarded the Walter G. Fremont Christian Educator Award. The award was presented by Dr. Brian Carruthers, dean of the School of Education at Bob Jones University, during the University Educators Association's spring party.

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.

Phil Neves, a 2013 Cinema Production graduate of Bob Jones University and resident of Sunbury, Pa., won the first place award for short film in the Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) Student Production Awards competition.

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

The following students are among more than 1,400 Bob Jones University students included on the Dean's List for grades achieved during the Fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a 3.0 GPA

Special thanks is given to students who volunteer as Academic Resource Center study group leaders and assist fellow students in building academic excellence and succeeding in college.

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

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.

In the University's chapel service Nov. 21, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Ben Brewer, a sophomore Christian ministries major from Greer, the Overcomer Award.

Clayton Thompson, a junior accounting major at Bob Jones University, has accepted an internship with Bosch Rexroth in Fountain Inn, S.C.

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.

In the University's chapel service Nov. 21, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Tara Solomon, a senior music education major from Rochester Hills, Mich., the Second-Miler Award.

In the University's chapel service Nov. 21, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Kenneth Beaudoin, a senior Christian ministries major from Greenville, S.C., the Sower Award.

In the University's chapel service Nov. 21, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Anthony Nye, a junior biology major from Indianapolis, Ind., the Partner Award.

In the University's chapel service Nov. 21, Dr. Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University, awarded Sharon Calvino, a senior communication disorders major from Greenville, S.C., the Sower Award.

A select number of Bob Jones University students will be listed in the 2014 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." These students were honored for academic achievement, campus leadership, service to the community, and potential for continued success. Who's Who recipients are selected from students at more than 2,000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign nations.

BJU students are named to the cast for the upcoming production of Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac.

Emmalee Kalmbach was recently named as Communications Director for the Massachusetts Republican Party.