by Logan Butts | May 4, 2014 | News Slider
Due to a record number of graduates, Lipscomb University held two commencement ceremonies for the spring 2014 graduates Saturday afternoon in Allen Arena. Over 800 students received their undergrad, graduate or doctorate degrees in the ceremonies, including those who received Lipscomb’s first ever doctorate of ministry degrees. During the undergraduate ceremony, Director of the Beaman Library and 30-year faculty member Carolyn Wilson offered words of wisdom for the graduating students. “My father told me when I began my first career, which was teaching, that I should not determine success in terms of just monetary rewards,” Wilson said. Lipscomb president Randy Lowry also spoke during the ceremony, commenting on the bittersweet feelings of graduation day. “You’re on a path right now, and I know it’s hard to look back and look forward at the same time, but I want you to take a moment to think about that,” Lowry said. “Every path connects you not only to where you are going, but also to where you’ve been. “I hope you spend time celebrating. The past is a wonderful thing for us to recognize. But then there’s the future. The future is in some ways very uncertain and in other ways not so much.” During the undergraduate ceremony, David Sampson, President and CEO of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, was awarded with the prestigious Alumnus of the Year award. Sampson has also worked in the government as the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce and assistant secretary of commerce for economic development in the George W. Bush administration. In a change from the usual solo performance, Lipscomb’s Alma Mater...
by Jael Teme | Apr 18, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
The 2013-2014 school year is almost over, and LUmination News brings you, for the last time this semester, the latest news. Caitlin Selle and Savanna Schubert, both graduating seniors, led the news from the anchors desk one last time. During this week’s installment, Madeline Smith covered a big night for greek life on campus: fight night. We’ll show you who the winner of the night is and how much money was fundraised for Y.E.S, the non-profit organization that strives to enrich children in inner city Nashville. LUmination News also talked to Jenny Randolph, the assistant track coach who participated in the 2013 Boston marathon. A year later, she remembers what happened and awaits eagerly for this year’s marathon, which she will be attending again. Heartbleed is a computer bug that has been around for a couple of years, but now it might affect Lipscomb students. LUminations’ Joe Sanderson gives tree quick tips to deal with this bug. Safety is an important issue virtually and most and physically. Watch LUmination News to know what the assistant director of campus security Patrick Cameron has to say about Lipscomb’s security. Tune in next year for a new edition of LUmination...
by Jael Teme | Mar 28, 2014 | News Slider
Watch the latest edition of Lumination News to know what happened during Charlie Daniels concert, Wednesday Night Devo and more. In this week´s Lumination News, Caitlin Selle and Aaron Schmelzer lead the news from the anchors desk. It was a busy week for Lipscomb, which hosted one of the biggest events of the year: Charlie Daniels Scholarship for Heroes concert. Luke Bryan was the surprise guest. It indeed surprised the audience that sang along to his songs. Director of Veterans Jim Humphrey was also present at the concert. Humphrey recently announced his departure from Lipscomb University to pursue a new job, but he wasn’t the only one announcing a new career path. Bennie Harris, Lipscomb University’s vice president of development and alumni relations has accepted a new position as senior vice president of Morehouse School of Medicine. In other news, Singarama is back and we bring you the behind the scenesn of how students are preparing for the show. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director...
by Jael Teme | Feb 24, 2014 | News Slider
Joe Sanderson and Caitlin Selle lead this week’s Lumination News from behind the anchor’s desk, bringing you the latest news both on and off campus. What does Lipscomb have to do with Metro Police? Reporter Mason Griffin gives us the scoop on the relationship between the two. And if you’re a student worker and wondering about the minimum wage at Lipscomb, Sarah McGee sets out to find answers. We also give you a heartwarming look at the recent Best Buddies program’s Prom, a program that pairs special needs students with average high school, college and adult students. Mignonne Bryant updates us on all the Entertainment buzz, and Savanna Schubert keeps our eyes on the court with her sports report. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director...
by Janice Ng | Feb 1, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
In the second installment of Lumination News for the 2014 spring semester, Caitlin Selle and Aaron Schmelzer are behind the news desk to update you about campus Greek life and how the local community celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Baker fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Savanna Schubert gives the scoop on all things entertainment, Sarah McGee gives you the weather forecast and Sydney Poe brings you up to speed with sports. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
