by Monaih Sam | Aug 29, 2013 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s first day enrollment numbers top over 4,500 students, which is an 81 percent increase in students from the last eight years.As Lipscomb began its 123rd academic year, more than 2,000 students have been added to the academic community since 2006, bringing this year’s record enrollment numbers to exactly 4,509. “To my wife and I, this is one of the most precious moments of the academic year,” Lipscomb President Randolph Lowry said at this year’s convocation ceremony. Lowry noted more Lipscomb accomplishments in his convocation presentation including the university’ record enrollment of 5,911 for the entire institution so far this year, a record 218 students expected to participate in global learning programs and 24 new university faculty members. Adding to the record enrollment are: Five new graduate programs including the Master of Education with an emphasis in collaborative professional learning, a Master of Business Administration concentration in strategic human resources, a master’s degree in software engineering and a Master of Film and Creative Media degree. Four new concentrations in the Education Specialist program. 148 nursing students, the largest enrollment in Lipscomb’s history. 695 freshmen. 553 Master of Education students and 73 Doctorate of Education students. 463 first-time graduate students. (list from lipscomb.edu) Lipscomb’s growth is also attributed to eight bachelor’s degrees in 78 majors or 145 areas of undergraduate study, several pre-professional programs and an accelerated adult degree program. Lipscomb also offers 25 master’s degrees, four education specialist degrees and three doctoral degrees. The degree options encompass 58 fields of study. The enrollment record is the latest sign of excellence at Lipscomb University and Lowry encourages the Lipscomb community to...
by Brianna Langley | Aug 27, 2013 | News Slider
University president Dr. Randy Lowry ushered in the new academic year with the annual Convocation Ceremony in Allen Arena on Tuesday. The event opened with a note of welcome from Dr. Jim Thomas, Executive Assistant to the President. Following his greeting, Board of Trustees member Harriet Shivers began the academic procession by carrying in Lipscomb’s traditional Mace, the wood of which was taken from an old oak tree that once stood on David Lipscomb’s original farm. Succeeding the presentation of the Mace, the parade of flags honored 100 nations and states represented within Lipscomb University and Academy. The Nashville Highlanders marched down the aisle next, playing customary tunes on bagpipes and drums. After recognizing and honoring the Lipscomb Board of Trustees, the Senior Leadership Team, the Academic Leadership Team, the University Faculty, the Academy Faculty, and the 17th president of Lipscomb, Dr. Lowry, Dr. Candice McQueen, Dean of the College of Education, gave a 4 minute keynote speech. Those in attendance enjoyed a time of worship, as well as scriptural reading from Jeremiah 29:11-13 before Lowry’s address. During his address, Lowry mentioned some noteworthy plans and hopes for Lipscomb University’s future. Such plans include the expansion of the McFarland Math and Science Center, the renovation of the Swang Business Center and the construction of a new Well-Being Center across from the School of Nursing building and a new Performing Arts Center for the theater department. Lowry also stressed the importance of retaining a spirit of humility while still continuing to develop “boldness” and “confidence” going into the new school year. “May God help us this year as we walk forward...
by Nick Glende | Aug 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
College is where students generally spend four years of their life getting an education and preparing themselves for their future careers. Some students prioritize a place where they can comfortably practice and share their beliefs alongside their academic studies at a Christian university. At Lipscomb University, students may be familiar with Dr. Larry Brown, who has taught a variety of classes in his 24 years, including both Bible and Liberal Arts courses. Brown first majored in the field of theater then followed in the footsteps of his parents, who were both teachers at one time. “It seemed natural to follow that path. I grew up in a home where education was appreciated. As an undergraduate, I decided that if I wanted to continue in the field of theater, but not go the professional route, that teaching was my best option,” Brown said. Brown grew up in Nashville and attended Lipscomb University.He received his first teaching job at York College in Nebraska in 1982. Brown’s former professor, Dr. Marlin Connelly, invited him back to Lipscomb when its previous director retired, and 1989 Brown returned to his roots. “I teach a variety of courses. For 19 years I was director of theater, and I still teach a few theater classes,” Brown says, “But also World Lit. and four different online Bible classes; mostly for the Adult Degree Program.” Although theater was his focus for quite some time, Brown always had time set aside to teach Bible. “Besides my PhD in theater,I also have a master’s in Bible,” he said. “I always intended to teach Bible along with my other subjects, as...
by Monaih Sam | Aug 2, 2013 | News Slider
The fall semester is right around the corner, and cranes, construction trucks and hard hats are still a common site on the Lipscomb campus as summer projects continue. Piles of dirt and rock clutter the closed street behind the McFarland Science Center and the Crisman Administration Building as construction crews continue to work on the 15,000-square-foot pharmacy and health and sciences research facility. Much progress has been made since the project began and is scheduled for completion this fall. Swang 108, the large lecture auditorium in the Swang Business Center, has been completely gutted as hard hats are still hard at work constructing a major facelift that will include new seating, carpet, wall treatment, a new audio-visual system and an upgraded heating and cooling system. New additions to the Student Activities Center (SAC) include new locker rooms, restrooms, showers, and expended weight room and performance studio That construction is expected to be completed before classes are back in session. There is one summer project that is completed. The Osman Fountain, located in Bison Square, is complete with flowing water fountains and a baptistery. With construction equipment cluttering parts of campus, parking will be one of the main concerns students will be faced with when they return to school. Patrick Cameron, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, says that the construction will an affect on parking. “The biggest change the students will see is there are a few less spots behind Fanning next to the Village, but we will have more spots over at Stokes,” Cameron said. Cameron urges students to give themselves time to find a place to park...
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 2, 2013 | News Slider
Stephen Kerstiens, Lipscomb’s Blackboard Technical Admin, announced Friday that the university has officially set three times during the school year for regulated site downtime, with the first of these sets starting on Sunday. During the planned downtime, both the Blackboard site and phone app will be unavailable for student use while upgrades are being installed. “As part of our continued commitment to provide an up to date Blackboard environment, the Provosts Office along with the Information Technology Department has scheduled maintenance windows to accommodate the necessary upgrades,” Kerstiens wrote in an email to the Lipscomb community. The first of the temporary shutdowns will begin on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. The site will commence running on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 12 a.m. Other times are scheduled for winter (Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. through Dec. 22 at 12 a.m.) and early 2014 (March 16 at 6 p.m. until March 18 at 12...