Jessup grad earns full-ride scholarship to Boston University

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With graduation season just around the corner, William Jessup University is one of the first university’s in the greater Sacramento region to hold its Commencement ceremony slated for Saturday, May 18. Graduating senior, Amber Curry has much to celebrate. She is also the proud recipient of a three year full tuition scholarship to Boston University’s School of Law.

The Public…

Brazil Mission Team

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The Brazil mission team will head to São Paulo on Saturday, May 18th. The team will partner with Restoration Ministries working with children and families in the slums known as Favelas.  The group will assist Restoration Ministries staff in putting on street evangelism programs, visiting with families, preaching at a local church, leading Bible studies and staff training, donating…

Jessup Earns ECFA Certification

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William Jessup University recently earned Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) certification.

ECFA is an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, which focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fundraising, and proper use of charity resources.

The ECFA seal is tangible evidence to donors that ECFA member…

South Placer County National Day of Prayer Breakfast is May 2

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William Jessup University will host the South Placer County National Day of Prayer Breakfast on May 2 beginning at 7 a.m. at the growing university’s Academic Warehouse. Keynote speaker for the popular event is New York Times best-selling author and preacher, Francis Chan.

Chan is the best-selling author of books including, Multiply, Crazy Love, Forgotten God, and Erasing Hell. He…

Jessup’s Coach Bussell Earns Cal Pac’s 2013 Coach of the Year Award

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William Jessup University’s Men’s Basketball Coach, Jeff Bussell has been named California Pacific Conference’s 2013 Coach of the Year.

Coach Bussell is in his ninth season as a coach for the WJU men’s basketball program. He has over 18 years of career experience as a collegiate and high school athletic administrator and director, coach and recruiter working with NAIA DII, NCAA…

Jessup Hires Creative Arts Degree Program Chairman

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William Jessup University has hired Derek Martin as Chair of the new Creative Arts Bachelor Degree Program slotted to begin fall semester 2013.

The Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts is an interdisciplinary degree with concentrations in theater, arts administration, and visual arts, said Jessup’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Dennis Jameson.  “The unique degree program will provide both the breadth…

Jessup Hosts Placer County’s Third Annual STEM Expo

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William Jessup University will host Placer County’s Third Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Expo on Saturday, March 2 beginning at 9 a.m. The Expo displays local student-generated work from grades 4-12 and connects students, educators and the community in a one-day event showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics as educational opportunities and viable career options.

Last year, the…

Bryce Jessup Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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On January 20, William Jessup University’s President Emeritus, Dr. Bryce Jessup was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement” award at the Sacramento region’s annual Martin Luther King Celebration held at Capital Christian Center in Sacramento.

The ecumenical service brought together over 100 local churches, individuals and community leaders to celebrate and be challenged by Dr. King’s vision of racial diversity, reconciliation,…

Jessup Dedicates Gymnasium to Lifetime Major Donors

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On Saturday night, December 1, William Jessup University dedicated part of their newest expansion project, a 1,018 seat gymnasium, to honor lifetime major donors, Jack and Nancy Horton. The Horton Court is part of the Warrior Arena and will host men’s and women’ NAIA basketball…

Jessup Honors Veterans During Ceremony and Breakfast – General David O’Brien to Speak

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Veterans Day falls on a Sunday this year therefore, ceremonies at William Jessup University will take place the day after the commemorative day on Monday, November 12 beginning at 8 a.m. at the university’s Rocklin campus flagpole. The event will honor all veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to our country.

Hosted by the Public Policy Department, the ceremony…



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