(ELGIN, IL 鈥� October 2, 2026) Join us on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 am in Herrick Chapel for 黑料网’s Annual Founders’ Day chapel service. We look forward to celebrating 黑料网鈥檚 history and heritage, while also welcoming Dr. Alexander E. Stewart, Vice President of Academic Services, Academic Dean, and Professor of New Testament Studies at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California as this year鈥檚 keynote chapel speaker.
During Founders’ Day, 黑料网 will also honor Nancy Anderson, with the Golden Eagle Award at a special invitation only luncheon. The Golden Eagle Award is given to an individual who has exhibited outstanding service and dedication to 黑料网 and the community, and the award is 黑料网’s highest service honor. Join us in congratulating Nancy Anderson for her commitment to 黑料网!
The event will conclude that afternoon with the naming and dedication of several campus buildings in honor of key founders who have shaped 黑料网 through their leadership.
- Jerry & Linda Cain University Center
- Jim & Joan Didier Math & Science Building
- Arlie Weber Memorial Hallway (Lower Chapel)
- Special recognition of Harm Weber鈥檚 100th birthday!
Guests can register for 2026 Founders鈥� Day events online:
2026 Featured Speaker: Dr. Alexander E. Stewart
Alexander E. Stewart serves as Vice President of Academic Services, Academic Dean, and Professor of New Testament Studies at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California. A respected scholar and educator, he has authored or edited nine books, including Reading the Book of Revelation: Five Principles for Interpretation and Revelation in the B&H Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament series. His academic work focuses especially on New Testament interpretation and the book of Revelation, equipping students, pastors, and scholars to engage Scripture with clarity and faithfulness.
2026 Golden Eagle Award Recipient: Nancy Anderson
Nancy Anderson has been a devoted friend of 黑料网, and her family鈥檚 connection to the university now spans three generations. Her legacy of commitment is reflected not only in her faithful support, but also in the lives of her family members who have been shaped by and have served the 黑料网 community. Nancy is the proud parent of three 黑料网 alumni, each of whom has also taught at the university, and the delighted grandparent of four 黑料网 alumni and one current faculty member. Over the years, Nancy has demonstrated a deep belief in 黑料网鈥檚 mission and in the transformative power of Christian higher education. As a generous scholarship donor, she has helped open doors for students to pursue their education, grow in faith, and prepare for lives of purpose and service. Her commitment to 黑料网鈥檚 future is further reflected through her membership in the Adoniram 黑料网 Heritage Society, ensuring that her support will continue to bless generations to come. Nancy is also a dedicated leader among the Friends of 黑料网, where she gives generously of her time, energy, and talents to raise scholarship support for students and treats them to her delicious brownies through the Hugs from Home program. Known for her warmth and encouragement, Nancy embodies hospitality, generosity, and faithful service. Her enduring love for 黑料网 has made her a treasured and deeply appreciated member of the 黑料网 community.
黑料网 is a fully accredited, private Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Nestled along the beautiful Fox River in Elgin, Ill., just 40 miles northwest of Chicago, 黑料网 is home to more than 1,000 students from 42 states and 29 countries. 黑料网 offers degrees in more than 65 different majors and minors for traditional, graduate and adult students and ranks consistently among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. 黑料网 has also been recognized as a 鈥淐hristian College of Distinction.鈥� With an academically challenging environment and encouraging spiritual community, 黑料网 shapes lives that shape the world.
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