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Bryce Jessup, Long-Time President Of William Jessup University In Rocklin, Dead At 83

Jessup was on a fishing trip in Yosemite Thursday when he reportedly died of a heart attack.

(CBS Local)

July 31, 2020

ROCKLIN (CBS13) – Bryce Jessup, the former president of William Jessup University, has died at age 83.

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Jessup was on a fishing trip in Yosemite Thursday when he reportedly died of a heart attack, according to a statement on the University’s website.

Jessup served as President of the university, which used to be San Jose Bible College and San Jose Christian College, for 25 years. He’s credited with moving the university to its permanent home in Rocklin.

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