Bob Jones University

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.

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

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

BJU named students to the University's Chamber String Orchestra, one of two orchestras at BJU.

BJU students successfully auditioned into the Chamber Harp Ensemble.

Chris Hartwick's watercolor "Rain Upon the Mown Grass" was published in the 2014 American Art Collector, a juried art collection of original art and fine craft from across the United States.

BJU students participating in the Southeast Region of the Association for Computing Machine International Collegiate Contest placed first in the region for Division II schools.

Matt Thomas, a junior accounting major at Bob Jones University, was elected Governor during the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) fall session in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 30 - Nov. 2.

Stefanie Nifenecker, a senior accounting major at Bob Jones University, was re-elected as Comptroller General during the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) fall session in Columbia, S.C. Oct. 30 - Nov. 2.

Michael Darlin, a senior accounting major at Bob Jones University, was named "Best Senator" by members of the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) during their fall session in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 30 - Nov. 2.

BJU named students to serve on the South Carolina Student Legislature delegation.

Abigail Dickinson, a junior English major at Bob Jones University, finished third in the women's 5000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Brittany Gibson, a junior business administration major at Bob Jones University, finished fourth in the women's 5000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Emily Dickinson, a senior nursing major at Bob Jones University, finished fifth in the women's 5000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Brooke Wells, a junior health, fitness and recreation major at Bob Jones University, finished sixth in the women's 5000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Nathan Zakariasen, a junior interior design major at Bob Jones University, finished first in the men's 8000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Jonathon Davis, a junior history major at Bob Jones University, finished second in the men's 8000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Joshua Rush, a freshman humanities major at Bob Jones University, finished third in the men's 8000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Joshua Anderson, a junior biology major at Bob Jones University, finished fourth in the men's 8000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

James Labadorf, a freshman accounting major at Bob Jones University, finished fifth in the men's 8000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

Andrew Fox, a sophomore history major at Bob Jones University, finished sixth in the men's 8000 meter run at the TFC Eagle Run held at Toccoa Falls College Nov. 2.

The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) named BJU Bruins women's soccer midfielder Rebecca Luttrell as the NCCAA Player of the Week. Luttrell scored five goals for the women's intercollegiate soccer team in three matches over the last week of competition.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP recently named Sarah Merkle, formerly of Greenville, as an associate with the firm's litigation practice group in Birmingham, Ala.

BJU students successfully auditioned into the Chorale, the premier concert and repertoire choir at Bob Jones University.

Ramon Nieves-Lugo, a 2008 graduate of Bob Jones University, has been named to the Board of Directors for Children's Trust of South Carolina.