Judson University
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Judson University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution situated on a scenic 90-acre campus along the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, best known for its uniquely accredited and highly regarded School of Art, Design, and Architecture. Beyond its premier architecture program, Judson offers strong, career-focused degrees in business, education, exercise science, and music through the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where faith is integrated into daily life through regular chapel services, local service opportunities, and active participation in NAIA athletics. A major distinction of a Judson education is its annual World Leaders Forum, which brings global icons—ranging from former U.S. Presidents to international humanitarians—directly to campus to inspire and network with students.
Wikipedia:Judson University is a private university in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. When the seminary moved from Chicago to Lombard, Illinois, it was decided to make the college separate from the seminary. Originally known as Judson College, it was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to foreign shores. The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,300. Judson College became Judson University on August 28, 2007.
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