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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…]
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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…]
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…]
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…]
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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…]
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 10th anniversary as Carson-Newman’s 22nd 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…]
From C-N news office
Student Government Association President Elizabeth Dixon receives a congratulatory hug from Ross Brummett, senior vice president for student affairs following Carson-Newman’s May graduation. (Photo from Carson-Newman)
JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University ranks among the top 50 best Christian colleges in the nation, according to College Atlas. The online site ranks colleges and universities based on information provided by schools, education professionals and students. [Read more…]
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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam addresses Carson-Newman graduates during the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4.
JEFFERSON CITY — More than 500 Carson-Newman University graduates are ready to make their mark on the world following Spring Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 4. [Read more…]
Baptist and Reflector
JEFFERSON CITY — An estate gift of more than $1 million to Carson-Newman University will allow the school to provide a first for future Carson-Newman students.
A gift from the late Anna Lee and Harrell Pendleton of Morristown endows a full scholarship for four years for one student. [Read more…]
From C-N news office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 142 Christian colleges and universities, including Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, that are affiliated with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) generate more than $60 million in economic impact each year, according to a new study. [Read more…]
