Carson-Newman University

CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY ADDING MDIV DEGREE TO OFFERINGS

March 1, 2022

Carson-Newman University news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s School of Biblical and Theological Studies expands its degree options in August of 2022 with the addition of a Master of Divinity degree (MDiv). This comes pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. “The MDiv has for several decades been the standard academic degree for training for ministry and prepares students for a wide range

AMAZON PRIME LAUNCHES CARSON-NEWMAN FEATURE

February 22, 2022

Carson-Newman University news office JEFFERSON CITY — Starting last week, Carson-Newman University is featured on Amazon Prime. Inclusion on the platform comes with the launch of Season 3 of The College Tour. Carson-Newman University is one of a limited number of universities in the southeast featured in the TV series. The program is the creation of Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers. Hosted and produced by Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, each

C-N MINISTRY CHANGES NAME, BUT NOT MISSION

January 28, 2022

Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University announced a rebranding and new name for a key campus outreach ministry. After 37 years, Appalachian Outreach is now Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS). The move comes after a review of the ministry and its growth over the last three decades. “Our Appalachian Outreach ministry has a rich history and reputation of serving those in need in our surrounding counties,” Carson-Newman

DOCUMENTARY SHOWS ETERNAL IMPACT OF FORMER C-N COACH

January 26, 2022

By Scott Barkley Baptist Press JEFFERSON CITY — For 40 years, Ken Sparks coached and led thousands of young men on football fields in East Tennessee. Over that time his impact led to wins and championships, but also innumerable lives changed for the gospel through the man referred to as “the Billy Graham of coaches.” “Sparks — The Ken Sparks Story” continues in theaters a week after its debut, telling of the

C-N HONORS LONG HOLLOW PASTOR WITH FIRST KEN SPARKS AWARD

December 8, 2021

Carson-Newman news office BRENTWOOD — Carson-Newman University presented Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, with the inaugural Ken Sparks Award during its Alumni and Friends Dinner Nov. 16 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood. “It is such a pleasure to honor Dr. Gallaty with this award,” said Carson-Newman President Charles A. Fowler. “His commitment to ‘making disciples who make disciples’ is having a tremendous impact

FOWLER: THERE’S A GOOD PLAN IN PLACE

December 7, 2021

By David Dawson [email protected] JEFFERSON CITY — Leaders at Carson-Newman University are continuing to navigate through the recovery and assessment phases in the wake of a fire that damaged the school’s Pedersen Nursing Building on Nov. 26. (Story HERE). “We are in the process of finalizing our plans for the (upcoming) semester so that our nursing students will have a consistent place where we can teach well and for them to have

FIRE DAMAGES NURSING BUILDING AT C-N

November 27, 2021

Baptist and Reflector JEFFERSON CITY — An early morning fire on Friday, Nov. 26, damaged the Pedersen Nursing Building at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City. According to a university spokesman, there were no classes due to the Thanksgiving break. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, he added. The university released the following statement: “A call was reported at 7:43 a.m. concerning a fire at Carson-Newman University’s Pedersen

C-N AMPHITHEATER HONORS O’BRIENS

November 15, 2021

Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 30 for the Randall and Kay O’Brien Amphitheater. The amphitheater honors former university president Randall O’Brien and his wife, Kay. “Having the opportunity to honor Dr. Randall and Kay O’Brien is truly special,” said C-N president Charles Fowler. “We are thankful for them and have been blessed by their leadership and love for this university. I

CARSON-NEWMAN FOOTBALL TEAM GAINS ‘TRUE’ VICTORIES

October 26, 2021

Eleven players baptized in Mossy Creek after recent professions of faith Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Mossy Creek has held a special place in the hearts of Carson-Newman University students and alumni for generations. On Sept. 29, the creek became the scene of a life-changing event for 11 members of the Eagles football team. Following afternoon practice, the 11 teammates walked from the University’s Burke-Tarr Stadium down the hill

C-N DAY OF SERVICE ENABLES STUDENTS TO MINISTER IN JEFFERSON CITY AREA

October 22, 2021

Baptist Press JEFFERSON CITY — More than 500 Carson-Newman University students, faculty and staff showed love and support for their community by participating in outreach projects across five counties during the annual Operation Inasmuch day of service. Forty-three teams were sent to service sites Sept. 29 across Jefferson, Hamblen, Blount, Grainger and Knox counties. The projects included cleaning and organizing donation warehouses, collecting food donations, packing shelf-stable meals for food