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On-campus undergraduate
In-person bachelor's degrees. Best for recent high school graduates and transfer students looking for a traditional on-campus college experience.


Graduate
In-person and online master's degrees and certificates in business, counseling, cybersecurity and education. Best for professionals and college graduates.


Online undergraduate
Fully online bachelor's degrees. Best for students looking to earn their first degree in a flexible online format.

Prepare to honor God and serve others.
For Christians, faith and learning are inseparable. You will be challenged to cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in every class.
Be equipped for a successful career.
Our academic programs are designed to guide you into professional success. Hands-on experiences and rigorous academics will equip you to impress employers or start grad school.
Grow into your calling.
Our unique approach to education is designed to cultivate your whole person – head, heart and hand. Your holistic growth will transform you into a more earnest believer, a better neighbor and a more effective professional.
Be in community
Hard work is important, but so is your mental and spiritual health. At JBU, you’ll be welcomed into a community of good friends and caring mentors that will help you thrive and enjoy life.
John Brown University is a Christ-centered university for students who want a top-notch education.
Founded in 1919, JBU is a leader in Christian high education, providing a highly-ranked academic, spiritual and professional foundation for world-impacting careers.
JBU is Arkansas' top-ranked university (the Wall Street Journal) and among the top-10 regional universities in the South (U.S. News & World Report). JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 48 countries in its in-person and online undergraduate and graduate programs.
About JBUJBU Names Gatlin Dean of College of Business
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (April 26, 2023) – John Brown University has named Brad Gatlin, DBA, as the new dean of the Soderquist College of Business (SCOB), and Eva Fast, DBA, as associate dean, effective June 1.
"Dr. Brad Gatlin is uniquely qualified for this position based on his many years of service as the associate dean as well as decades of work in Christian higher education," said Ed Ericson, vice president for academic affairs. "We are fortunate to have Dr. Gatlin as our next Dean of the Soderquist College of Business."
Gatlin joined JBU in 2016 as an associate professor of management and teaches courses including strategic management and production and operations management. He has been serving as the department head of undergraduate business since 2017 and as associate dean of the SCOB since 2019.
"I am excited to lead a talented and caring group of colleagues as we design and deliver high quality, relevant curriculum with the goal of empowering students to honor God, serve others, and impact the world through the business disciplines," Gatlin said.
Gatlin received his B.S. and MBA from Bryan College and a Doctorate of Business Administration from Anderson University. Gatlin holds certifications from the Project Management Institute and serves on the board of the Christian Business Faculty Association, which awarded him the 2021 Teaching Award.
Gatlin will work closely with Fast, as associate dean and Melanie Peddicord as director of graduate business programs.
"I am grateful that I'll get to work closely with Eva Fast and Melanie Peddicord next year as we lead the College of Business together," Gatlin said. "They are wonderful colleagues who are driven by our mission and dedicated to our students.
Gatlin will assume his position on June 1, supervising all of the academic programs within the college, and will continue to teach classes.
The SCOB has 349 undergraduate students, 19 online undergraduate students and 130 graduate students. For more information, visit www.jbu.edu/business.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,400 students from 33 states and 44 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, kinesiology, engineering, biology, family and human services, and graphic design. Eighteen graduate programs are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, education and higher education.
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April 25, 2023
JBU College of Education and Social and Behavioral Sciences to Host Brenda Morton
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (Feb. 15, 2023) – John Brown University's college of education and social and behavioral sciences is pleased to welcome Brenda Morton to campus.
Morton is an associate professor in the college of education at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and co-founder of the Trauma-Informed School Initiative at George Fox University.
Morton will offer a presentation on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in Simmons Great Hall-B and will present her extensive research in the area of trauma-informed instruction.
"We recognize that school districts and the entire NWA community is working hard to support children and teens who have experienced trauma," said Curtis Cunningham, chair of the department of education. "We are thrilled to welcome Brenda Morton to join the conversation. She is a researcher, scholar and teacher who will provide great insight into ways that we can help some of the most vulnerable members of our community."
The presentation is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register at this link.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 48 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, kinesiology, engineering, biology, family and human services, and graphic design. Eighteen graduate programs are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, education and higher education.
February 14, 2023
JBU Announces New Robotics, Game Design Majors
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (Jan 10, 2023) - John Brown University announced the addition of two undergraduate degrees, game design and robotics and mechatronics engineering, beginning in the fall of 2023.
The gaming industry, which includes tabletop, mobile, roleplaying and video games, continues to grow, with a projected market volume of $387 billion by 2026, according to Statista. Esports has become a spectator sport with a growing fanbase, amassing 532 million global viewers of professional tournaments and competitive play. JBU's Bachelor of Science in Game Design will prepare students to design games that integrate faith covertly or overtly and portray people and situations in their games. The major is designed for students to study literature, creative writing and psychology, which provides a strong foundation for designing both video games and tabletop roleplaying games.
"A game design major is an additional avenue to fulfill JBU's mission as we can prepare students to honor God and serve others in the gaming industry," said Ted Song, chair of the engineering, computer science and cybersecurity department. "Adding the major will allow JBU to attract a new student population interested in exploring the gaming field with a Christian worldview."
The new robotics and mechatronics engineering program incorporates content from electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science. This new interdisciplinary major will offer students real-world experience in collaborative engineering design and production.
"The engineering industry is more interdisciplinary than ever, and the global robotics market continues to grow at a high rate," Song said. "The robotics and mechatronics engineering major will equip students to thrive in a new era of the industry that encompasses both hardware and software."
For more information about the programs, visit jbu.edu/majors/game-design/ or jbu.edu/majors/robotics-mechatronics/ or email Ted Song at TSong@jbu.edu.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 48 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, kinesiology, engineering, biology, family and human services, and graphic design. Eighteen graduate programs are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, education and higher education.
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January 10, 2023
Varsity Esports Added to John Brown University Athletics Program
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (Nov. 9, 2022) – John Brown University announced today the addition of varsity esports to the Golden Eagles Athletics program, making it the 12th intercollegiate sport.
JBU will join 700 other institutions with teams playing in the National Association of Collegiate Esports and the National Esports Collegiate Conference. The varsity team is a natural extension of the athletics program after the continued popularity of the Esports Club, which began formally in the spring of 2021 and has more than 30 active members.
“Esports is exploding in popularity. More than 150 high schools in our state have sanctioned teams,” said Robyn Daugherty, JBU athletics director. “Research shows that 80-85% of these students don’t participate in other extracurricular or athletic activities. Offering varsity esports allows us to support and engage these students in the wider JBU community.”
JBU Esports will include multiple teams competing in games such as Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers and Chess.
University scholarships are available, and recruiting is already underway. Start-up coordinator Kim Johnson, Ed.D., hopes to recruit a team of approximately 20 men and women for the 2023-24 academic year.
“I’m excited to take the esports program at JBU to the next level and create additional opportunities for student-athletes who want to represent the university while receiving an excellent education,” said Johnson. “We are thrilled about the new esports facility at Bynum Theater and look forward to its completion.”
As part of its capital campaign, JBU is raising approximately $450,000 to convert and equip Bynum Theater, located in the Walton Lifetime Health Complex, into a practice and competition space for the team. The venue will include up to 20 competition-level computers, capacity for over 100 spectators and a broadcast booth for “shoutcasters” who provide game commentary.
JBU will continue to have an Esports Club for students who enjoy competing but want to avoid making the time commitment for a varsity sport. Intramural tournaments are also offered during the school year and are open to all students.
For more information, visit www.jbuathletics.com/esports
Download the esports media kit (fact sheet, bios, game summaries)
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 48 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and 18 graduate programs.
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November 8, 2022
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