A Judson University logo is centered above bold text announcing "FOUNDERS' DAY" and the date "October 23, 2026" on a cream-colored background.

Judson University A Baptist Institution

LXCL:10:00 AM | Herrick Chapel Join us for Founders' Day Chapel featuring our 2026 Keynote speaker, Dr. Alexander E. Stewart, Vice President of Academic Services, Academic Dean, and Professor of New Testament Studies at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California.

Founders' Day Chapel

LXCL:11:30 AM | Reed Room, Lindner Tower Join us for the Founders' Day Luncheon following Chapel, where we will award the 2026 Golden Eagle Award recipient, Nancy Anderson. Registrations are limited and must be received no later than Friday, October 16.

Founders' Day Luncheon

LXCL:1:15 PM | Herrick Chapel The day will conclude with the naming and dedication of several campus buildings in honor of key founders who have shaped Judson through their leadership.<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Jerry &amp; Linda Cain University Center</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Jim &amp; Joan Didier Science &amp; Math Building</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Arlie Weber Memorial Hallway (Lower Chapel)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem lxcl-nested-listitem" dir="ltr"><ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Special Recognition of Harm Weber’s 100th Birthday!</li></ul></li></ul>

Building Dedications

Judson University&#39;s Founders&rsquo; Day honors the vision that shaped Judson University and the calling that continues to guide us in Christ-centered higher education. Together, we remember those who first committed to equipping students to glorify God through their relationships, work, and citizenship. Your registration helps us prepare well for you&mdash; alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends&mdash;so we can worship, reflect on God&rsquo;s faithfulness, and look ahead to how Judson will serve the Church and the world in the years to come!

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Judson University's Founders’ Day honors the vision that shaped Judson University and the calling that continues to guide us in Christ-centered higher education. Together, we remember those who first committed to equipping students to glorify God through their relationships, work, and citizenship. Your registration helps us prepare well for you— alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends—so we can worship, reflect on God’s faithfulness, and look ahead to how Judson will serve the Church and the world in the years to come!

Judson University A Baptist Institution

Judson University's 2026 Founders' Day

1151 N State St

Founders' Day Chapel

Free

Founders' Day Luncheon

Free

Building Dedications

Free

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