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1893

When Ashley Johnson founded the school in 1893, it was an extension of the Correspondence Bible College.

1896

In 1896, during his tenure as the college's president, Ashley Johnson wrote the Condensed Biblical Encyclopedia.

1905

Following the fire, a new building was constructed of brick and the dedication was held in 1905.

1909

The school was renamed Johnson Bible College in 1909 after a petition by the students to have the school named after the founder and first president Ashley Johnson.

1925

Ashley Johnson served the school until his death in 1925.

When Emma Elizabeth Johnson became president in 1925, she was one of the first women to be elected and serve as president of any college in the United States.

1927

Upon his death, his wife Emma Elizabeth Johnson served as the college president until her death in 1927.

Alva Ross Brown become president in 1927 and at the age of 22 and was one of the youngest college presidents in US higher education history.

1941

Alva Ross Brown was chosen as the third president from that year until his 1941 death.

2011

Events celebrating the 125th anniversary begin on Thursday night. It was later renamed to Johnson Bible College, and in 2011, it became Johnson University.

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