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C-N STUDENTS BUILD EASTER BASKETS FOR AREA CHILDREN

April 17, 2019

Carson-Newman University News Office

Carson-Newman University senior Christian Hissam, a communication major from Oak Ridge, places his completed Easter basket in a donation bin for Food on Foot.

JEFFERSON CITY — During a fun-filled bustle of springtime activities, more than 70 Carson-Newman University student-volunteers assembled Easter baskets for area children in need.

The baskets were then donated to Morristown-based Food on Foot. They included toys, snacks and activity books for young children. Students lined up to assemble the gifts during the recent on-campus Easter event known simply as “The Hunt.” The University’s offices of community connections and residence life sponsored the event. [Read more…]

‘THE STORE’ TO ASSIST C-N STUDENTS WITH CAREER BASICS

March 7, 2019

C-N News Office

Carson-Newman University Student Success co-directors Gloria Walker, left, and Amy Humphrey sort through donations for the upcoming opening of “The Store,” a food and clothing pantry for students.

JEFFERSON CITY — Thirty-nine percent of college undergraduates fell at or below income eligibility limits for federal assistance in 2016 according to a recent USA Today story.

The story reports a national trend of students from low-income households enrolling at increasing rates.

As a result, some students are experiencing food insecurity or do not have access to professional clothing for job interviews.

It’s a reality that has hit close to home for those at Carson-Newman University. And it was enough that school employees wanted to do something about it. [Read more…]

GRANT TO HELP APPALACHIAN OUTREACH CONTINUE REACHING THOSE IN NEED

January 14, 2019

From Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman student Mya Hall of Calhoun, Georgia, helps with sorting in Appalachian Outreach’s food pantry. AO was the recent recipient of a grant awarded by the East Tennessee Foundation via the Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund.

JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Outreach Ministry (AO) was the recent recipient of a grant from the East Tennessee Foundation. The grant comes from the Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund.

The funding will help in three specific areas of need, according to AO Director Jean-Ann Washam, a member of Knoxville’s Corryton Church.

“Part of this grant will go toward building wheelchair ramps for families who are unable to get in and out of their home safely – specifically the elderly and disabled,” said Washam, who explained that, in turn, provides a safer environment and allows them to live in their homes longer. [Read more…]

PERCY NAMED CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY INTERIM PRESIDENT

October 26, 2018

From Carson-Newman University

Paul Percy

JEFFERSON CITY – The Carson-Newman University Interim Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Paul Percy will serve as interim president following the retirement of the University’s 22nd president, Dr. J. Randall O’Brien. O’Brien will conclude his presidency Dec. 31. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN SERVICE BLITZ PROVIDES AID

October 16, 2018

Carson-Newman news office

Bill Hadam, a freshman communications major from Knoxville, joins other Carson-Newman University students in participating in Operation Inasmuch on Sept. 29 throughout a four-county region.

JEFFERSON CITY — In an outpouring of love for the community, 570 student volunteers from Carson-Newman University fanned across four counties during the university’s annual Operation Inasmuch day of service. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN NAMES SEARCH COMMITTEE

August 23, 2018

Carson-Newman University News Office

JEFFERSON CITY — Tennessee State Representative Harry Brooks of Knoxville, chair of the board of trustees of Carson-Newman University, has announced the formation of two separate search committees as the university seeks a new president following the retirement of President J. Randall O’Brien, who will conclude his 10-year service in December.

A Presidential Search Committee will be tasked with finding the institution’s 23rd president, while an Interim Presidential Search Committee will seek leadership for the office until a new president can be named. [Read more…]

‘BUCKET LIST’ MISSION TRIP EXTENDS TO ETERNITY

August 13, 2018

By Cindy Lang
Chair of Education & Counseling, Carson-Newman University

I did my best to prepare them, I truly did.

I was gifted with the trust of Carson-Newman University parents who believed in my promise to diligently protect and educate their son or daughter while on a recent mission trip to Chokwe, Mozambique. Ten C-N students joined my husband (Al) and me on a 16-hour flight to South Africa. The trip included a night in Johannesburg, another flight to Mozambique (much shorter, thank goodness), and then a four-hour bumpy van ride to Chokwe. Around the world to a place where cold showers, one bathroom for 12 people, interesting food, little to no Internet, and being stretched to your limit in numerous ways were all a guarantee. So I, being the type-A, OCD person that I am, made sure we were prepared; or at least I tried. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN’S FISHING TEAM REELS IN TOP-20 FINISH

August 13, 2018

By Kristen Early
Carson-Newman News Office

Carson-Newman University students Hunter Sales, left, and Tristan Stalsworth launch onto Lake Tenkiller in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, during the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.
— Photo courtesy of Ronnie Moore/B.A.S.S.

JEFFERSON CITY — Taking on a competitive and grueling environment, Carson-Newman University’s fishing team, the Eagle Anglers, secured a 17th-place finish in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.

Hunter Sales, of Blaine, and Tristan Stalsworth, of Jefferson City, launched onto Lake Tenkiller in Tahlequah, Okla., for a contest against 136 teams.

Only the top 12 teams made the cut to compete in the final weigh-in on the third day of the event. [Read more…]

FORMER C-N PRESIDENT CORDELL MADDOX DIES

July 23, 2018

C-N news office

Former Carson-Newman University President J. Cordell Maddox.

JEFFERSON CITY — Former Carson-Newman University President J. Cordell Maddox died July 22 at the age of 86. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN’S O’BRIEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

July 16, 2018

By Lonnie Wilkey
Editor, Baptist and Reflector

Randall O’Brien

JEFFERSON CITY — Randall O’Brien, president of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City since 2008, has announced his plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2018.

O’Brien celebrated his 10^th anniversary as Carson-Newman’s 22^nd president on July 8.

O’Brien was elected by the university’s trustees in July of 2008 and began transitioning to the position in August of that year. He didn’t officially join the college until Jan. 1, 2009. A native of McComb, Miss., O’Brien was executive vice president and provost at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, at the time of his election. [Read more…]

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