Judson University Honors D. Ray Wilson Award Recipient Mary Rees Freeman

(Elgin, IL - May 8, 2013) More than 300 local volunteers and civic leaders gathered at Judson University on Wednesday morning, May 8, for the institution’s annual community prayer breakfast.
The morning's festivities began with the announcement of this year's winner of the D. Ray Wilson Award, Mary Rees Freeman. She has served on the boards and in volunteer positions for Altrusa International Club of Elgin for 10 years, Elgin; on the board and as past president of the Village of South Elgin Parks and Recreation Commissioner; on the board and as past president for the YWCA in Elgin for 13 years; as a volunteer for the Soup Kettle and Emergency Shelter Committee for the Elgin Cooperative Ministries for 15 years. 

Judson University Honors Graduates’ Academic Excellence and Campus Leadership at Spring 2013 Commencement

(Elgin, IL – May 6, 2013) Judson University celebrated 161 graduates that earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, 21 for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, 11 for the Master of Architecture, and five for the Master of Education degree at the 69th commencement on Saturday, May 4.

The Christian liberal arts and sciences university held two commencement exercises, one at 10 a.m. for graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Art, Design and Architecture, and another at 2 p.m. for graduates of the School of Education and the School of Leadership and Business.

Congratulations Judson Athletes As Baseball Team Becomes CCAC Champs Again, Runner Sarah Miller Qualifies for NAIA Nationals and Softball Gears Up for NCCAA National Tournament

(Elgin, IL – May 6, 2013) Judson University’s athletes have much to celebrate after a weekend of competition.

Judson’s Baseball Team Becomes CCAC Champs Again
Track and Field’s Sarah Miller Qualifies for the NAIA National Championship
Judson Softball Team Gears Up for NCCAA National Tournament on Thursday  

Judson University Announces D. Ray Wilson Award Nominees

(Elgin, IL - April 30, 2013) Judson University is pleased to announce the finalized nominations for the D. Ray Wilson Award, to be presented at Judson University's 2013 Community Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, May 8 in the Lindner Fitness Center (1151 N. State St., Elgin).

Friends of Judson Annual Garage Sale to be Held May 3-4

(Elgin, IL - April 24, 2013) The Friends of Judson University is having their annual garage sale on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, 2013. All proceeds will go to scholarships for worthy students at Judson University.

Darren Wilson’s Kickstarter Campaign for New Film “Holy Ghost” Earns $77K Overnight

(Elgin, IL – April 24, 2013) This week Filmmaker Darren Wilson, Judson University’s Artist in Residence and 1998 alumnus, known for building his cinematic reputation on filming the miraculous, experienced his own miracle when he launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his new film, “Holy Ghost.”

Pianist Huntley Brown to Perform with Judson Choir and Orchestra on Sunday, April 28

(Elgin, IL - April 23, 2013) Judson University's Center for Worship in the Performing Arts is ending the spring semester on a high note with their choir and orchestra concert, featuring internationally renowned pianist and 1988 alumnus Huntley Brown, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 in Herrick Chapel.

Judson University Celebrates Citizen Way’s New Album Release with Acoustic Mini-Concert and Open House

(Elgin, IL - April 22, 2013) Judson University is celebrating Citizen Way’s release of their new album, which will be released on Tuesday, April 23. The university is hosting a CD Release Party at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 in the Thompson Center.

Judson Architecture Students Design Shelters for Disaster Relief

(Elgin, IL - April 19, 2013) Judson University's sophomore architecture studio students are learning first hand about disaster relief efforts. The students are competing in the Disaster Shelter Competition, sponsored by World Vision and John Brown University, to design and build a prototype of an emergency shelter for rapid deployment and set-up in areas affected by natural and man-made disasters.

Judson University Announces New Interim Staff to Athletics Department

(Elgin, IL - April 18, 2013) Judson University administrative officials have announced the induction of two new interim staff members to the athletics department after a year of many changes.