Education
Griffin graduated from in 1962 and later returned as an instructor.
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William Griffin
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Career
He was the second President of (known as Roanoke Bible College until 2009), serving from 1986 to 2006. Griffin was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2010. He was significantly influenced by the impact that had on eastern North Carolina, greatly increasing the number of preachers in the region.
He became Dean of Students in 1975.
He also completed degrees at East Carolina University, Cincinnati Christian University, and The College of William and Mary. Griffin became the President of in 1986, following the retirement of George West. BonDurant.
His term was marked by significant expansions in campus facilities and Academic programs offered. Under Griffin"s leadership, received its first regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1999.
Griffin was also successful in increasing fund raising.
Griffin resigned in 2006, but continued to serve as a professor and advisor for the University. He supported the University"s name change in 2009. Griffin was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on March 18, 2010 by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue for his work at and his contributions to the state.
Continuing his passion for preaching, Griffin still organizes preaching for churches without preachers in North Carolina and eastern Virginia.
