Stories from Campus
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Love God, Love His People: Kaitlyn's Urbana Story

I stepped into my first large group session at Urbana 25, longing for my bed, after a 27-hour road trip from Wisconsin to Arizona. But that first night Jennie Allen told us to open our eyes. To ask ourselves what was holding us back from receiving what Jesus had for us. To listen. I realized that there were more important things than getting enough sleep that night. By the end of the week, I understood why the Lord had brought me to Urbana.
Sam smiling and holding stuffed lamb toy named Gerald (the unofficial InterVarsity mascot).

Christ and Nothing Else: Sam’s Story

In November of her freshman year, Sam had a conversation with an InterVarsity student leader that she would vividly remember a whole year later. 

The leader told Sam that if he lost everything –– his family, his belongings, everything and everyone –– he would still be okay, because he has Jesus.

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Discovering the Source of Love and Compassion – Nurlan's Story

In high school, Nurlan had a friend who was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Despite his thoughts about faith, he accepted his friend’s invitation to an FCA meeting after hearing there would be free pizza. For the first time, his curiosity was sparked.
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No Longer the Only One – Ashley's Story

Throughout high school, Ashley’s life was full of sadness. She questioned if she had a purpose and wondered what the point was of life itself. Then she met Grace in a class at Scripps College. She didn’t know why, but she felt like she should sit next to her.
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Fraternity, Friendship, & Forgiveness: Max’s Story

At the Indiana University, the Greek system is one of the largest in the country. During the 2024-2025 school year, two students named Mike and Ned decided to start a Bible study in their fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. They hoped they could help their brothers follow Jesus like they had. 
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Growing in Love Since 1941

For 84 years, InterVarsity has been spreading the hope of Jesus on campuses throughout the country, and across the world.

It started on November 14, 1941, when InterVarsity Christian Fellowship was officially recognized as a nonprofit organization in the United States. Since then, God has been using us to reach college students through seasons of war and revival, division and peace, sickness and hope.

Neil smiling

Transformed by Scripture: Neil’s Story

Neil, now an alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin, encountered InterVarsity not through an invitation, a roommate, or a table, but from a humble flyer. 

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“We’ll start this ourselves”— 25 Years of South Asian American InterVarsity

At The University of Texas at Austin in the early 2000s, a group of South Asian students noticed that their corner of campus was overlooked. No campus ministries or churches sought to evangelize to or create Christian community for the growing population of Indian students on campus.

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From Isolated to Invitational: Avelino's Story

The more time Avelino spent growing close to his InterVarsity community and reading the Bible, the more he wanted to invite others to have the same experience.
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From the Barbershop to Bible Study—Diana's Story

Of all the organizations and clubs vying for Diana’s attention, one poster advertising a Bible study caught her eye.
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