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The campus diversity committee is currently looking to bring a greater understanding of diversity onto the John Brown University campus. Currently, the University has 51 Hispanic students, 26 African-American students, 13 Native American Students and nine Asian or Pacific Islander students out of the total 1,317 undergraduate students on campus. […]
Those connected with John Brown University probably know of the $118 million raised by the Keeping Faith campaign, which was completed in 2011. Less known is one man, Jim Krall, who was directly responsible for raising $30 million of that money. Krall, vice president of advancement at the University since […]
All Sons & Daughters, a Christian musical duo, will perform at John Brown University in February. BLUE announced the line up for their spring concert Nov. 7 on Facebook. Comprised of Leslie Jordan, vocals and guitar, and David Leonard, vocals and piano, the pair met in 2009. Both attend church […]
I am sure you’ve all noticed that there is something different about JBU this semester. Walking to class feels a bit emptier. The Caf seems slightly less vibrant. Sitting on the quad brings a little less fulfillment—I’m looking at you, granolas. Well, I’m here to identify this mystery void. This […]
Mayfield was evacuated at 10:50 p.m. when the automatic fire alarm was activated due to extreme heat and pressure in the boiler room. “Explodes is a strong word, but essentially that is what they didn’t want to happen,” said Sarah Erdman, Mayfield resident director. The fire department arrived and went […]
Lemonade stands, bake sales or selling popcorn for Boy Scouts are some typical ways aspiring young entrepreneurs begin their business experiences. Not these Northwest Arkansas middle school students, though, thanks to the World Trade Expo project, created by the Enactus team at John Brown University. The project exists “to nurture […]
John Brown University’s one men-only dorm is getting something decidingly unmanly and something decidingly overdue: A makeover. Eric Gingerich, J. Alvin residence director, and Andre Broquard, dean of students, were on hand for the unveiling of preliminary plans to renovate J. Alvin Dorm on Monday night. Architects presented plans and […]
The aroma of Latin American food and explosions of color from Guatemalan art filled the Siloam Springs Community Building during the 2012 Guatemalan Children’s Art Expo tonight. On the back wall hung over 100 pieces of children’s artwork gathered from young people of La Terminal garbage dump in Guatemala City. […]
“Is the story good?” asked Glenn Proctor, entrepreneur and executive editor of Lake Norman Publications. He was speaking to sophomore Laura Roller, copy editor and staff writer for the Threefold. “I think it is, but—” “No. Is the story good?” After a moment of hesitation, Roller said, “Yes.” Direct questions […]
Dedicated to cars, community and caring for the campus, the Automotive Club became an official John Brown University sponsored club in the spring of 2011. The club was started by three guys who had a passion for cars, and a desire to share that passion with other students on campus. […]