Long before college, Josiah Hearne was the kid who could spend hours building with Legos, captivated by the challenge of creating something new. That same creativity now fuels him as a Mechanical Engineering and Theological Studies double major from Central Point, Oregon. What he appreciates most about LeTourneau is that it stretches him in every way—not just academically, but as a whole person in faith, character, and community.
Josiah’s decision to attend LeTourneau was shaped by a series of meaningful conversations and experiences. One of the most memorable happened while he was detailing his friend’s grandfather’s car. “He went to LeTourneau back in 1964,” Josiah said. “He heard I was interested in engineering and he was excited to tell me about it.” That excitement stayed with him as he researched universities. Coming from Central Point, Oregon, a place he describes as “very green and very easy to find something to do outside,” Josiah knew he wanted a school that matched his academic interests and his faith. When he saw how strongly LeTourneau combined engineering excellence with a Christian worldview, he felt confident about choosing it. “When I saw that balance was so far forward above the rest, it made me say that’s the one,” he recalled.
Josiah’s decision to attend LeTourneau was shaped by a series of meaningful conversations and experiences. One of the most memorable happened while he was detailing his friend’s grandfather’s car. “He went to LeTourneau back in 1964,” Josiah said. “He heard I was interested in engineering and he was excited to tell me about it.” That excitement stayed with him as he researched universities. Coming from Central Point, Oregon, a place he describes as “very green and very easy to find something to do outside,” Josiah knew he wanted a school that matched his academic interests and his faith. When he saw how strongly LeTourneau combined engineering excellence with a Christian worldview, he felt confident about choosing it. “When I saw that balance was so far forward above the rest, it made me say that’s the one,” he recalled.
As an RA and an upperclassman, Josiah has learned the importance of both leadership and community. “I’m not alone in this role,” he said. “Yes, I’m an RA, but I have the other RA, the SLAs, the RD, and friends who support me.” His experiences have taught him to value growth in every part of life. “You’ll grow emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally here,” he said. “You need to put attention toward all of that, not just academics.” Josiah hopes to stay connected with the friends he sees every day, even years after graduation. Looking ahead, he continues to trust God to guide his path. “There are a lot of doors open,” he said. “But through it all, trust God to lead you.”
