From Carson-Newman University   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

Carson-Newman news office 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.

By Kristen Early Carson-Newman News Office 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

C-N news office JEFFERSON CITY — Former Carson-Newman University President J. Cordell Maddox died July 22 at the age of 86.

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector 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

From C-N news office 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.