For 100 years, God's faithfulness to Bob Jones University has been unmistakable.
In 1927, God used evangelist Bob Jones Sr. to establish a college devoted to biblical truth and Christ-centered education. That bold step of faith became a lasting testimony to God’s provision and purpose—one that continues to impact lives around the world.
This centennial year, we invite you to join us as we celebrate God’s faithfulness throughout our first century and renew our commitment to BJU’s mission for the century ahead. By His help and for His glory, Bob Jones University will continue to prepare students to pursue a higher calling—following and reflecting Christ in every area of life.
BJU’s Strategic Plan
Looking Forward
Learn about BJU’s Strategic Plan—a vision that builds on a century of God’s blessing and equips the University to meet today’s challenges while advancing its mission for generations to come.
Our History
Rediscover the beginning chapters of BJU’s story—from our founding to the pivotal events that shaped our first century.
Our Stories
Meet some of the people behind BJU’s legacy—through their stories of faith, service, and global impact for Christ.
Our Media Archives
Centennial Honors
Throughout this centennial year, Bob Jones University seeks to honor alumni and friends whose lives reflect biblical faithfulness and meaningful achievement in their ministry and vocation. These honorees represent thousands within our community who have advanced the cause of Christ around the world.
Join Us For
Celebrate with us all year long! Explore the events throughout the 2026-27 academic year and make your plans to join us on campus.
Homecoming dates: November 13-14.
Alumni
& Friends
Alumni & Friends
We invite you to engage in meaningful ways throughout this centennial year—because even when distance keeps us apart, belonging to a community united in purpose transcends every mile.
Show Your
BJU Spirit
Celebrate in style with our newly designed BJU merchandise, available online and on campus. You’ll find great choices online—but the best and most exclusive options are waiting for you on campus with the Bruins Shop reopening soon.
Be a Part of Bob Jones University's
Next Century
For 100 years, God has used BJU through the faithful support of its community. Your centennial gift honors that legacy and helps the university prepare current and future generations of students to pursue their higher calling—serving Christ around the world.
Born in Virginia, and orphaned at eight, Johnson almost immediately became a student leader when he arrived at BJC in 1931. He was elected president of the 1935 senior class. While he was still a student, Bob Jones Sr. named Johnson the college business manager, and he retained that title for the rest of his life. Johnson’s pay-as-you-go business policy played a significant role in helping BJU survive the loss of its federal tax exemption in 1983. Before his death from a heart attack in 1971, Johnson wrote a commemorative biography of Bob Jones Sr., which includes a chapter on the construction of the Greenville campus in which Johnson himself played a significant role. After his death, a men’s residence hall was named in his memory.
Born in Hocking County, Ohio, Homer Rodeheaver was reared in eastern Tennessee and there became familiar with local mountain ballads and Negro spirituals. He learned to play trombone while attending Ohio Wesleyan College. From 1910 to 1930, he served as music director for evangelist Billy Sunday, but he made much more money as a pioneer gospel recording artist and music publisher. Will Rogers said, “Rody is the fellow that can make you sing whether you want to or not. I think he has more terrible voices in what was supposed to be unison than any man in the world. Everyone sings for Rody!” Rodeheaver made a large contribution toward the construction of the Auditorium, and it is named in his honor.
The son of a Cincinnati shoemaker, Charles Brokenshire displayed a remarkable gift for languages and distinguished himself as a biblical scholar. He graduated from Marietta College, summa cum laude, in 1907 and thereafter studied with some of the finest conservative scholars at Princeton Seminary. Though he nearly completed a PhD twice, he ultimately did not finish either program. Alma College awarded him an honorary doctorate. Brokenshire came to Bob Jones College in 1943, and he served until he died the day he turned in his final grades in 1954. A men’s residence hall is named in his honor. Brokenshire was essentially the founder of BJU’s Graduate School of Religion.
