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

C-N News Office 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 […]

GRANT TO HELP APPALACHIAN OUTREACH CONTINUE REACHING THOSE IN NEED

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 […]

PERCY NAMED CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY INTERIM PRESIDENT

From Carson-Newman University 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.

CARSON-NEWMAN SERVICE BLITZ PROVIDES AID

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.

CARSON-NEWMAN NAMES SEARCH COMMITTEE

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. […]

‘BUCKET LIST’ MISSION TRIP EXTENDS TO ETERNITY

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 […]

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

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 […]

CARSON-NEWMAN’S O’BRIEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

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 […]

COLLEGE ATLAS RANKS CARSON-NEWMAN AMONG BEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGES

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.