by Erin Turner | Oct 14, 2015 | Galleries
The 46th annual GMA Dove Awards brought its stars back to Lipscomb’s Allen Arena for the third year in a row. The event was co-hosted by Mary Mary gospel music star Erica Campbell and “Duck Dynasty’s” Sadie Robertson. The theme of the award show was “Better Together.” Photos by Erin Turner « ‹ of 2 › » ...
by Becca Risley | Oct 9, 2015 | Galleries
Several of Fanny Crosby’s never-published hymns were recently discovered, restored and brought to life Thursday, Oct. 8 at Heaven’s Encore in Lipscomb’s Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium. The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Blackwood Experience, Ricky Skaggs, Michael Farren and more performed the new music from America’s most beloved hymn writer. Photos by Becca Risley...
by Erin Turner | Oct 6, 2015 | Galleries
What students didn’t know when they entered Allen Arena for the normal Tuesday morning chapel is that they would take a few steps back in time to 1891 — the year David Lipscomb and James A. Harding founded Lipscomb University. David Lipscomb, portrayed by Henry “Chip” Arnold, was welcomed on stage by Lipscomb President Randy Lowry on Tuesday, Oct. 6 for Founders Day. Musical guests Daves Highway and The Calling performed. Lipscomb students were dismissed from all noon and 1:20 classes for Fair in the Square, a carnival-themed lunch that took place in Bison Square. Carnival games and food were offered as The Arcadian Wild provided music for the packed square. Photos by Erin Turner...
by Becca Risley | Oct 4, 2015 | Galleries
Current students and alumni made their way to campus for the 36th annual Tau Phi Cowboy Show 7 p.m. Saturday night. This year’s production was hosted by Tau Phi alum Jesse Taylor and alumna Michelle Robertson in Collins Alumni Auditorium. The show featured covers of popular country songs including “Here For A Good Time” by George Strait and “Temporary Home” by Carrie Underwood. Photos by Ben Davis and Becca Risley « ‹ of 2 ›...
by Ben Davis | Sep 23, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Galleries
Tokens presented “Reason to Sing,” a variety show put on by Lipscomb’s Lee Camp, in Collins Alumni Auditorium on Sept. 22. The show featured special guests All Sons & Daughters, Sandra McCracken and Lipscomb’s own The Arcadian Wild. Photos by Ben Davis and Erin Turner « ‹ of 2 ›...
by Erin Turner | Sep 11, 2015 | Galleries
Lipscomb University’s Beaman Library presented “From Foe to Friend: War Time Encounters Create Lasting Friendships” on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Swang Business Center. This event was held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and share stories from a forgotten chapter of Tennessee’s history. Around 400 German POW letters were found stuffed in a Corn Flakes box tucked in a closet in a Lawrenceburg home for decades. These letters are filled with experiences of prisoners of war who were sent to Tennessee during World War II. The letters were donated to Lipscomb’s Beaman Library this year and Lipscomb German professor Charlie McVey researched and translated the letters. Photos by Erin Turner...
