Over the last year, BJU has seen example after example of students and alumni showing extravagant love to others. We’ve also heard stories of those who have overcome seemingly impossible odds. We shared several these stories on BJUtoday. Here are your favorites:
Alumni Connection Leads to Match to Save a Life
by Margaret Stegall
Margaret Stegall saw the Facebook post about Janet Thorin’s need of a liver donor and couldn’t ignore it. She had to see if she could help.
Journey to Home: 3 Refugees’ Story of Coming to BJU
by Krystal Allweil
Pierre Nepa, Hodari Twishime and Zawadi Kashindi, refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and their families resettled in the U.S. Read how they came to BJU.
Award Underscores University’s Focus on Student Success
By Dave Lewandowski
A student-led team was among five winners of a $100,000 grant in the measurement, reporting and verification technologies track of the $5 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal Student Competition.
In Loving Memory: Chapel Tribute to Larry McKeithan
To honor the passing of faculty member Larry McKeithan, a tribute was given in chapel by Dr. Brenda Schoolfield, chair of the Division of History, Government & Social Science.
Alumni Spotlight: Serving Up Smiles in Downtown Greer
by Kenzie McGregor
Whether he’s scooping frozen custard or attending Greer City Council meetings, Mark Hopper serves his community in unique ways.
Students Drive Fundraiser for Health Center
by Krystal Allweil
Elise Snow and Carson Aaron combined their Bible Conference fundraiser ideas to raise money for the Hope Christian Health Center in Ivory Coast, West Africa.
Jean and Warren Cook: Serving, Impacting and Retiring ‘on Beat’
by Krystal Allweil
After more than 40 years at BJU, Jean and Warren Cook are retiring. Few couples have impacted the BJU community as much as this couple.
Around Greenville: Tour of Culinary Arts Alumni
by Krystal Allweil
BJU culinary arts alumni are sharing good food and the Gospel with the Greenville community. Support them at these locations.
Students Intern as Actuaries, Make BJU History
by Lauren Flower
By developing key skills at BJU, seniors Nate Karamon and Carl Chen got competitive actuarial science internships and are already hired.
Guest Performers Savor Added Role of Mentorship
Guest artists Christopher Johnstone and Glenn Seven Allen share their thoughts on performing in BJU’s production of ‘A Tale of Two Cities.’
