Bob Jones III (president)

Bob Jones III is the former president of Bob Jones University, a private Christian university in South Carolina, known for its conservative values and fundamentalist Christian teachings. He was in leadership from 1971 to 2005, succeeding his grandfather, who founded the institution. Under his presidency, the university expanded academically and faced various controversies, particularly regarding its strict policies on race and behavior. Jones promoted a vision of education that integrated faith and learning, emphasizing a traditional interpretation of Christianity. After stepping down, he remained influential in Christian education and philanthropy.