by Danielle Kinnen | Jan 27, 2015 | News Slider
Lipscomb University has been ranked as one of the top Christian universities in the nation according to the 2015 Niche Ranking. The Best Christian Colleges ranking includes 288 Christian colleges in the country, with Lipscomb ranking in at No. 23. Lipscomb was also listed as the top Christian university in the state of Tennessee. These rankings have been based on 50 statistics and ratings from thousands of surveyed students. This is not the first time Lipscomb has received recognition for its high standards and distinctions. In December 2014, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Lipscomb on its list of best values in private universities for 2015. This listing is the first time Lipscomb has been among other top schools in the nation, such as Harvard, Vanderbilt and Duke. Students come to Lipscomb for many reasons — for some it’s the faith aspect, academic quality and community feel. Junior Anna Lail from Charlotte, North Carolina said that she has experienced transforming moments through Lipscomb. “I had a life changing experience on a mission trip to Haiti and knew I needed to change my life’s path,” Lail said. “Knowing that Lipscomb is in the top 25 in the country has made me realize I made the right decision switching schools and majoring in theology.” For freshman Joel Cottrill from Columbus, Ohio, Lipscomb’s location and spiritual emphasis were huge decision-making factors. “My main objective in finding a college was that it was in the South and Christian,” Cottrill said. “My brother goes here and I knew spiritually that Lipscomb would be perfect for me and I’m happy with my choice. “Lipscomb was also my first choice as I...
by Jesica Parsley | Oct 20, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The Postgame brings you up-to-date on all of Lipscomb’s sporting events. Fall sports are in full swing, and the Bisons are finding success in October. WOMEN’S SOCCER The Lady Bisons soccer team is 3-1-1 in the month of October. Lipscomb tied with North Florida 0-0 after two overtimes. On Oct. 5, the Lady Bisons defeated Jacksonville 1-0, then traveled to Stetson to pick up a 4-2 victory on Oct. 10. Two days later, Florida Gulf Coast got the best of Lipscomb 2-1. However, the Lady Bisons bounced back getting a 4-0 shutout against USC Upstate. Junior Anna Lail has scored five goals in October, which has earned her two Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors. Freshman Elizabeth Ashwood recorded her first goal as a Lady Bison against USC Upstate. Lipscomb has clinched a spot in the A-Sun Championship tournament for only the second time in program history. The Lady Bisons will play their final regular season game Oct. 24 against Northern Kentucky at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The seniors will be honored as part of Senior Day. MEN’S SOCCER The men’s soccer team sits in third in the A-Sun with seven points. The Bisons posted a 1-0 win over North Florida on Oct. 18. Junior Reece Holcombe scored a goal in the 56th minute off a pass from redshirt junior Matt Kerridge. On Oct. 11, Lipscomb fell 3-1 to Stetson. Senior Luke Gearin scored the Bisons lone goal. The goal moved Gearin into a tie for third place on Lipscomb’s career goal rankings. Freshman goalie Nate Davis earned A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week honor for the week...
