Bob Jones University

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.

Several Bob Jones University students who serve on the student newspaper staff won awards during the recent South Carolina Press Association Collegiate meeting held at Clemson University.

Students from a wide variety of majors, groups and classifications were named to serve on the First-Year Experience Student Advisory Committee.

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.

Several BJU students competed and placed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition held at the University of South Carolina. Winners advance to the regional competition in Greensboro, N.C. April 4-5.

The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) recently recognized Evan Brondyke, Zach Mercado and Kirtis Yurchak as "NCCAA Scholar Athletes." The honorees are members of the Bob Jones University Bruins intercollegiate men's basketball team.

For the second straight year, Bob Jones University Bruins' sophomore guard Kendra Jeffcott has been named to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) DI South all-region team. Jeffcott led the BJU Bruins averaging 12.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.

James Ruley, a senior majoring in history at Bob Jones University, was recently recognized by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for "Outstanding Work in American History."

Three Bob Jones University students were recently awarded First Place for their Public Service Campaign at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's 74th Annual International School/College Radio/Webcast Conference awards ceremony held March 8 in New York City.

Ethan Wutka, 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.

Jordan Harris, 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.

Joshua Frederick, a senior 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.

Richard Altizer, a sophomore 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.

Emma Klak, a senior 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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