Mission
JSO exists to represent the Judson student body and to enhance the quality of student life in accordance with Biblical values and University ideals.
Vision
By the students, for the students, for the glory of God.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” -Philippians 2:3
Events
By the students, for the students, for the glory of God.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” -Philippians 2:3
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Judson University celebrated 182 graduates during the 89th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. Former David C. Cook CEO Cris Doornbos gave the keynote address to graduates in ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Herrick Chapel on Judson’s Elgin campus. Doornbos is a 40-year veteran in the publishing, media, and educational spaces of
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The 2023 Judson University Impressive Stars of the Year (JUISY) Awards held on Sunday, April 30, recognized 16 individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Judson University Athletic Department. The ceremony’s most prestigious awards are the Doc Ryder Scholar Athletes of the Year and the Athletes of the Year. The female scholar-athlete of the year
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The World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series will welcome Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician surgeon, citizen scientist, and astronaut candidate from Alberta, Canada to Judson University in Elgin. The main event will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the University’s Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State Street in Elgin. Entrepreneur Jacqueline Ruiz will host
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Judson University Athletics has announced the hiring of longtime Basketball Coach Matt Richter as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director. “Coach Matt stood out amongst a very competitive candidate pool because of his holistic approach to the head coaching position,” said Athletic Director Rick Williams. “In addition to the extensive basketball, recruitment,
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Chief Encouragement Officer Cris Doornbos will give the keynote address at Judson University’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies which will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Judson’s Elgin campus. Doornbos is a 40-year veteran in the publishing, media, and educational spaces of music, books, and curriculum. Like other industry
Keep Reading “Former CEO of David C Cook to Speak at Judson’s Spring Commencement”Church leaders at small and rural Baptist congregations in Illinois have a chance to be renewed and inspired for their ministry through the third Resource Leadership Conference that will be held May 18-19. The Resource Leadership Conference will be held at the First Baptist Church at Savoy in Savoy, Ill., from Thursday, May 18, to
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