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C-N STUDENTS FIND WAYS TO SERVE MINDFULLY DURING COVID

October 28, 2020

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Tyler Brooks, a sophomore Faith & Justice Scholar from Maryville, takes part in an online module during Carson-Newman’s Operation Inasmuch day of service.

JEFFERSON CITY — More than 200 students with Carson-Newman University participated in an annual day of service, albeit with a lot of changes from years past.

The university participates in Operation Inasmuch each fall semester, with hundreds of students traditionally volunteering to serve on-site with dozens of community partners throughout East Tennessee.

As with so many other things this year, the pandemic required a shift from tradition since many organizations are not taking on-site volunteers. This year, the event took place Wednesday, Oct. 7, and involved mostly virtual acts of service. The university canceled classes so students could participate. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN ANNOUNCES RECORD ENROLLMENT

September 30, 2020

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Carson-Newman president Charles Fowler and his wife, Sandra, lead the 2020 freshmen class on a prayerwalk.

JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University is celebrating a record enrollment this year with 2,911 students.

The university last broke its highest enrollment record just last year with 2,725 students.

Carson-Newman attributes this year’s continued growth to record graduate enrollment. Last fall, the new record set was 885 graduate students.

This fall, the university welcomed 1,189 graduate students.

“Record enrollment is something to celebrate, especially during these challenging days,” President Charles A. Fowler said. “These are more than just numbers. Thankfully, record enrollment represents the largest number of students in our history who are being influenced by our distinctive Christ-centered education.” [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN PRESIDENT SHARES HOW MISSION WILL DIRECT THE UNIVERSITY’S FUTURE

September 17, 2020

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Carson-Newman University president Charles A. Fowler speaks during this year’s Convocation ceremony at C-N.

JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University President Charles A. Fowler shared with students, faculty and staff how the University’s mission must become the prevalent navigational influence on the school’s future and determine the assessment of effectiveness as an institution.

The address came during this year’s Convocation ceremony, held at Burke-Tarr Stadium to allow for social distancing due to the pandemic. The annual ceremony celebrates the senior class and serves as a faith-filled marker to begin the academic year.

Fowler emphasized the role of the University’s mission in delivering a Christ-centered education to students, stating: “It’s why we exist.” [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN RETIREES REPRESENT 475 YEARS OF MINISTRY

August 25, 2020

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University announced retirements of faculty and staff from the spring and summer. The 15 faculty and staff members represent 475 years of service to the university.

As the senior retiree with 43 years of service, Peggy Hypes, professor of education, reflected on her tenure at the university. She said she came to teach at Carson-Newman in 1977 because she knew East Tennessee was where she wanted to live forever.

“I’ve found the faculty, administration and students wonderful. Even when I was made other offers to move, I just said no,” she said. “I just really liked the people with whom I worked and the students. Why should I move?”

University president Charles A. Fowler says the announcement of this retiring group is bittersweet, noting the university’s loss, but also joy for each member entering into retirement. [Read more…]

C-N ANNOUNCES FALL PLANS; CLASSES TO START AUG. 19

July 10, 2020

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University announced its plans to resume classes and residential living for the fall semester.

Classes will begin Aug. 19. Like many universities, in-person instruction for Carson-Newman will conclude by Thanksgiving and resume with online instruction for the remainder of the semester. Dining and residence halls will remain open. [Read more…]

C-N ESTABLISHES TEAM TO ASSESS COMMUNITY INCLUSION

June 30, 2020

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Gloria Walker, acting vice president of student services at Carson-Newman University, leads in the selection of members for a new community relations task team, which she will chair. Assisting in the team’s formation is Provost Jeremy Buckner, center, and Matt Bryant Cheney, director of the Center for Community Engagement and co-chair of the university’s diversity and equity committee.

JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University is organizing a community relations task team to foster unity and awareness within the community and make specific recommendations for improvements that align with the university’s biblical faith and Christian identity.

The university seeks to identify and eradicate any policies, procedures or cultural norms that promote racial division; advance healing and reconciliation; and affirm that black lives matter.

Carson-Newman’s executive leadership, at the direction of President Charles A. Fowler, established the team on June 3 in direct response to the rallying cry for change following the senseless killing of George Floyd in Minnesota on May 25. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN ANNOUNCES STEPS IN PREPARING FOR “NEW NORMAL” WITH FALL SEMESTER

May 21, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University has announced that it is making preparations for the fall in anticipation for students to return to campus following months of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a video message to the campus community and families, president Charles A. Fowler shared what the University was doing to get ready for their arrival. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN LIGHTS CAMPUS IN HONOR OF 2020 GRADUATING CLASS

May 19, 2020

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Carson-Newman University president Charles Fowler, left, records a video message for C-N’s campus community. Video messages are one of the ways the University has stayed connected with students, faculty and staff.

JEFFERSON CITY — Had the spring semester progressed normally, Carson-Newman University’s senior class would have walked the graduation stage on May 1.

Instead, the University offered a commemorative lighting of the campus’ central building, Henderson Humanities Building, in seniors’ honor. A video showcasing the building’s lighting and highlights from the Class of 2020’s junior and senior years featured words of reassurance from Psalm 119:105: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my path.” [Read more…]

C-N’S APPALACHIAN OUTREACH EXPERIENCING LARGE DEMAND

April 20, 2020

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Love from a distance
Logan Lewis, a volunteer at Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Outreach, helps prepare food for distribution. The ministry, which has seen a surge of people in need since the COVID-19 outbreak (see story, page 13), is just one example of how believers, all across Tennessee, have jumped into action to help others during this unprecedented time. Today, the Baptist and Reflector is recognizing some of these heroes in this edition of the B&R, which is packed full of stories about Tennessee Baptists who have responded to the call during the pandemic.

JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Outreach Ministry continues to see a surge from those in need brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have seen an increase in numbers,” said Jean-Ann Washam, executive director of AO. “We are seeing people who have never received services before who have not been able to go back to work.” Washam cited that some are employees in the retail and restaurant business. “This past month we served over 400 families; that is over 100 new families for us,” she said. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN MINISTRY MEETING SURGING NEED

March 23, 2020

Appalachian Outreach provides food to struggling families, despite fewer available volunteers

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s community ministry, Appalachian Outreach, has for years provided the region with a variety of services, including a food pantry, clothing ministry, emergency shelter, home repairs and more.

As the community adapts to the national COVID-19 outbreak and economic turmoil, the ministry is striving to provide food for a surging number of families in need.

Executive Director Jean-Ann Washam said that the center normally serves 300 families a month and more than 3,000 in a year. But in the past week, the center has received an increased stream of calls with requests for assistance. On Thursday, workers served over 60 families in the first half of the day alone. [Read more…]

Appalachian Outreach provides food to struggling families, despite fewer available volunteers

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