John Brown University

2000 W University St, Siloam springs, AR 72761 -  View Map

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• John Brown University offers nearly 50 undergraduate degree programs, three degree completion programs and seven graduate degree programs.
• All of JBU’s academic programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• JBU is widely recognized for academic excellence and holistic Christian character development and has received numerous national awards. JBU mottos "Christ Over All" and "Head, Heart, and Hand" highlight the JBU distinctive.
• The University has a strong tradition of excellence in education which contributes dynamically to the intellectual, spiritual, and occupational effectiveness of its graduates.
• John Brown University is ranked third by U.S. News & World Report in the Southern Region.
• John Brown University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Arkansas State Department of Education, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
• John Brown University has no denominational affiliation and admits students of any faith. JBU is a vibrant and growing independent Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions.
• Profile last updated: 12/02/2008.

In the News:

• Former President Of John Brown University Dies (KHBS - KHOG Fort Smith - Fayetteville)
  posted on June 8, 2011 at 02:16:03 pm
  The former president of John Brown University, a private Christian university in Siloam Springs, has died.
• Former president of Arkansas university dies (WXVT 15 Greenville)
  posted on June 7, 2011 at 10:13:09 pm
  SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - The former president of a private Christian university in Arkansas has died. John Brown University public relations coordinator Rachel Fiet says John E. Brown Jr. died Friday from complications of hip replacement surgery. He was 89.
• Former JBU President John Brown Jr. Dies; Funeral Friday (Arkansas Business)
  posted on June 7, 2011 at 03:47:51 pm
  The funeral for John E. Brown Jr. is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Cathedral of the Ozarks on the campus of John Brown University in Siloam Springs.
• Hopfgartner’s basketball travels will continue at John Brown University (The Ames Tribune)
  posted on May 12, 2011 at 03:08:41 am
  Getting TP’ed at John Brown University isn’t a prank, its tradition.
• Jordyn Williams signs with JBU (The Joplin Globe)
  posted on April 28, 2011 at 05:31:56 am
  Jordyn Williams, who helped the Webb City High School girls basketball team finish second, first and third at state the past three seasons in a reserve role, signed a letter of intent with John Brown University on Wednesday.

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