by Kyrsten Turner | Sep 24, 2012 | News Slider
Lipscomb is a great place to make new friends and pursue an education, according to new transfer students. Although their experience is far different than that of incoming freshmen, transfers say they are making the most of their first few weeks on campus. Liz Schnell, a sophomore who transferred from Northern Kentucky University, is enthusiastic about life at Lipscomb. “The transition’s been really, really easy,” said Schnell, a fashion-merchandising major from Cincinnati, Ohio. “I’ve only been here for a few weeks, but I feel like I’ve already grown as a person. “I’ve made so many friends the past couple weeks, and it’s so easy to get involved,” she said. “And, the professors here want to build a relationship with you as a person, not just as a student.” Miranda Davidson, a junior health and physical education major from Paducah, Ky., said it has been an easy social adjustment to Lipscomb from her local community college. “The hard thing is really making yourself focus on studying, instead of doing other things,” Davidson said. “There are so many different things that you can get involved in and just find your fit here at Lipscomb.” Davidson said she is looking forward to becoming more involved on campus and finding her niche among the Bisons. “Just this week I keep meeting more people, and they recognize me,” she said. “I feel like I’ve been going here for a while now.” Despite their unique situation and the adjustments that must take place, many transfer students view the Lipscomb community as a big academic lift. Horton Jones, a first-year pharmacy student, completed his undergraduate education at Lipscomb, after transferring from The University of Tennessee...
by Kyrsten Turner | Sep 11, 2010 | News Slider
Students at Lipscomb are eager to break in the new intramural sports field being constructed just east of the Bennett Campus Center. “I think the new intramural fields will bring a bigger sense of community to campus,” said Junior Jordan Lewis. Lipscomb currently offers independent and club intramural leagues in softball, flag football, volleyball, basketball and soccer. A golf scramble is also held in the Spring. Although the field will not have an actual baseball diamond, the new area will bring student teams together to play softball, flag football, and soccer intramurals. As the semester progresses, the field will be used for other social events. “Campus Recreation is more than excited to have our own intramural field,” said Emily Harris, director of Campus Recreation. “Sport participation is always higher when played on campus.” Mike Smith, resident director of High Rise, is excited for the finishing touches. “Lighting the field is a big priority,” Smith said. “In order to play a regular intramural season of any sport, lights will be of necessity.” Campus Life and the Lipscomb Student Government will be lighting the field soon with SGA donating $8,000 toward new lights. “We’re excited to help turn the lights on,” said SGA President Jackson Sprayberry. The field will be accessible starting September 24. Be sure to check Lumination for details about the grand opening...
