Carson-Newman University

C-N RECEIVES $1 MILLION GIFT

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.

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STUDY: CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PROVIDE $60 BILLION IMPACT

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.

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B&R’s TOP-10 MOST READ STORIES OF 2017

Based on analytics from the B&R Website, here’s a list of stories that garnered the most views in the past 12 months: 1. PLATT APOLOGIZES TO SOUTHERN BAPTISTS Posted: Feb. 17, 2017 Written by: Lonnie Wilkey, B&R Editor ONTARIO, Calif. – David Platt, president of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, issued an apology to Southern Baptists on Feb. 15 for the IMB’s involvement in an amicus brief last summer.

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GOTM, DR RESPONSES TOP 2017 NEWS

Past year’s biggest stories include record-breaking totals for Golden Offering, tireless work by DR teams Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Record gifts through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions and disaster relief responses were among the top news stories in 2017 throughout the Tennessee Baptist Convention Tennessee Baptists gave $1,843,511.03 through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions for 2016-17, just barely falling short of the $1.85 million goal. It’s the

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C-N PLAN ALLOWS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE

Carson-Newman News Office JEFFERSON CITY — “A quality Christian education that is more affordable and obtainable in less time.” That is the plan Carson-Newman University officials are excited to share with students. In concert with the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement that summer Pell grants are now available, Carson-Newman staff and faculty began working on ways to help students take advantage of such an opportunity.

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CARSON-NEWMAN, TBMB AGREE TO BFM INCLUSION

By Mark Brown Carson-Newman News Office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University trustees recently agreed to incorporate the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message as part of Carson-Newman University’s operating procedure. The agreement ensures the partnership of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board as the university fulfills its mission to help “students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant-leaders.” 

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