by Cory Woodroof | May 22, 2014 | News Slider
Bison Square briefly turned into a national stage as famous newsman Brian Williams hosted NBC Nightly News from Lipscomb University Thursday evening. Williams, NBC’s lead anchor for its evening news program, came to Nashville to honor the promise he made to the 2014 Hillwood High School seniors who invited the popular journalist to speak at their graduation. Before heading over to Allen Arena to speak to the graduating class, Williams and his crew created a makeshift news studio on Bison Square by the Bennett Campus Center for its Thursday evening broadcast. Various on-lookers gathered at the perimeter of the area to catch a glimpse of the show. Williams brings tale of unique encounter, message of inspiration to Hillwood students Once NBC Nightly News concluded its ‘live-from-Lipscomb’ show, Williams ventured over to Allen Arena to fulfill his duties as the commencement speaker for Hillwood’s graduation. In February, a video was posted on YouTube by Hillwood’s seniors that showed various students saying why they wanted Williams to speak at their graduation. The segment featured parts of Williams’ speech to a graduating class at Elon University – a class that featured one of the journalist’s children. Their plea to Williams went viral and caught the anchor’s attention, and he agreed to take part in the festivities. “There was no way I was going to say no,” Williams said after viewing the invitation. Williams thanked the group for having him to their ceremony. “And, I have to say this for the record, I was enormously flattered by what you did,” Williams said. “I was enormously flattered that you found value in my words...
by Travis Byrd | Nov 6, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
The end is near for the Lady Bisons Volleyball seniors. With the Atlantic Sun Tournament on the horizon, there is a sense of urgency in the air for this year’s seniors. Caitlin Dotson, Stephanie Rex, and Claire Peterson have played together the last four years, and they all know this is their last chance to leave their mark on this program. “There is a bit of added pressure knowing this is my last go around, and it is the last chance I have,” Dotson said. “I think, more than anything, that I love this team, and I love this group of girls, and I want the most for all of them, as well as ending my career on a positive note, as well as setting a standard for this program.” Dotson has been a staple player for the Lady Bisons since her freshman year. She says that she’s seen a shift in the A-Sun over the past season. Despite the Lady Bisons’ recent success, Dotson says it’s important to treat each time the same. “Conference has really leveled out, and it has been fun to see some teams rise up, and every game is a fun game. That is something that I actually really enjoy. We are getting hot right now, and the biggest thing is to stay hot and to not underestimate anybody and realize this is anybody’s game,” Dotson said. The Lady Bisons know that their ultimate goal is getting to the NCAA Tournament, but to reach that goal, these seniors know they must take care of business in their own conference. Stephanie Rex has made the...
by Anne Paquin | Mar 29, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s tenth installment of Lumination News, Nick Glende and Savanna Schubert are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Joe Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports, Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Kelly Dean gives the scoop on all things entertainment and Nicolette Carney delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look at the new fountain construction on campus, interviews with students taking part in the new dance minor in the theatre department, an in-depth look into the Race Card Project, information about the big Baja Race coming up and insight into the passing of legendary Lipscomb Academy head football coach Glenn McCadams. We also take a closer look at how Jesus is viewed in different cultures, campus ministry’s Resurrection Week, an update on the fire that consumed Dr. Thomas’s home over spring break, the newest home for the Dove Awards, how seniors are coping after their final spring break and a reminder to register for classes next fall, as well as our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Tim Ghianni | May 17, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
With the season said and done and exams winding down, the Lady Bisons bid farewell to two influential seniors, Kara Jackson and Julianne McMeen. “We are graduating two seniors who have laid a great foundation for our team,” women’s assistant coach Jamie Aid said. “I appreciate all the hard work they have put in for their teammates and for this program. I wish these two ladies all the success in the world.” Jackson spent four years as a Lady Bison, playing consistently at positions 1-4 throughout her career. Aid said Jackson’s willingness to compete and heart for the game were greatly respected by her coaches and teammates. “Kara is a strong-willed, determined individual,” Aid said. “Kara always did two things for me that I respected as a coach” 1) when it was time to play, she was out there on that court to compete; and 2) her heart was always in the right place. “She will be missed next year as a part of the Lady Bison tennis team; however, I am so happy for her as she is starting a new chapter in her life with marrying another Lipscomb grad and pursuing her passion for teaching. I have no doubt that she will be very successful” After graduation, Jackson, an education major from Dayton, Ohio, said she has big plans for the summer. “I’m getting married May 21st and have already begun the process of moving to our new home in Ohio and looking for a teaching position,” Jackson said. When looking back on her career as a Lady Bison, Jackson said she knows Lipscomb was where God...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Feb 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Lipscomb wants your feedback on the student experience.If you are a freshman or senior student and have received an email in the last two weeks from Dr. Landon Clark regarding the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), please take a few moments of your time to click on the link in the email and complete the survey about your student experience at Lipscomb. Your feedback will help us compare your experience with those of other students across the country, and allow us to enhance education at Lipscomb. If you have any questions about the NSSE project, please contact Dr. Landon Clark at landon.clark@lipscomb.edu or...
