Johnson University
Higher EducationTennessee, United States201-500 Employees
Johnson University is a private Christian higher education institution founded in 1893 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee. It offers associate, bachelor's, and graduate degree programs, along with online options, to prepare students for purposeful careers and service. As a mid-sized institution, it serves a regional student population within the higher education sector. The university expanded its footprint in 2013 with the acquisition of a Florida-based Christian college. In 2023, it announced the establishment of the Fred Craddock Center for Preaching Excellence, created with support from Lilly Endowment Inc. to equip preachers for effective proclamation in local contexts. In 2024, Johnson University announced the closure of its Florida campus operations.