its academic, financial, and physical infrastructure until his death in 1968.
David L. Eubanks assumed the presidency in 1969, overseeing continued academic expansion and the construction of new facilities, until his retirement in 2007.
Gary E. Weedman succeeded him, guiding the institution's transition into a university and fostering partnerships with other institutions and countries until his retirement in June 2018.
L. Thomas Smith Jr. then assumed the presidency, overseeing significant expansions, including the construction of the Graham Center and the Commons on the Florida campus. Smith announced his retirement in late 2023, with Daniel Overdorf selected as his successor before February 2024.
=== Presidents ===
Ashley Johnson, the first president and co-founder with his wife, authored the Condensed Biblical Encyclopedia. When Emma Elizabeth Johnson took the reins in 1925, she was one of the earliest women to lead a college in the United States.
== Academics ==
Johnson University awards associate, bachelors', …
