Arlie Akers
Arlie is a junior English and International Relations double major. An aspiring journalist, she is passionate about telling stories that foster connection. She loves running, traveling, reading, and Indy, her golden retriever.
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Dr. Opoku-Duah named Chief of the Ashanti Community in Middle Tennessee
Dr. Stephen Opoku-Duah known for being a leader in the field of chemistry. As Lipscomb’s Paul B. Langford Endowed Professor of Chemistry, he is on the cutting edge of water decontamination research. But this fall, Opoku-Duah took on a new leadership title: Chief Nana Amansie Kwaku Duah of the Ashanti Community in Middle Tennessee.
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Lipscomb professors remember 9/11
Written alongside Chrissy Julien. 25 years ago, millions watched as planes hit the World Trade Center, taking thousands of lives. Among those watching the tragedy unfold were Lipscomb students and faculty. Some were in the middle of tests, others studying abroad. These are the stories of professors, from that day. Jimmy McCollum Jimmy McCollum thought it had to be a mistake. “I, and much of America, thought, ‘Oh, some poor private plane pilot got disoriented, or there must be some fog,'” McCollum remembered. Half an hour later, Dr. Mac cancelled his journalism class after a second plane hit the World Trade Center. “I remember telling (the class), ‘Your grandparents had…
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Mouthfuls of Sky gives Lipscomb a taste of the infinite
Today, students walking into Beaman Library to study might find themselves swallowed up by a universe of stars. M. Kobe Ling’s Mouthfuls of Sky opened in the John C. Hutcheson Gallery last night. The exhibit, hosted in collaboration with Lipscomb's visual arts department, spans the length of the glass-paneled room. A walkway allows viewers to see Kobe’s creation from all angles.
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Lipscomb kicks off student life with First Friday Fest
After a quiet summer in the square, Lipscomb’s main social spot filled up once again during First Friday Fest, a campus-wide event hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB). Highlights included an 18-hole mini-golf course, live music from Lipscomb students and alumni and a competitive cornhole tournament. The Fest happened to coincide with Cameron Pannell’s first Friday as the new assistant director of student engagement. With students from 43 countries represented on Lipscomb’s campus, Pannell sees events like these as opportunities to help students build community and create new connections. “Sometimes community finds you, but I think sometimes it’s really important to put yourself out there, be courageous, and create…
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NYC to Nashville: Senior designs shine in Lipscomb Fashion Show
This week, Shamblin Theater transformed into a runway for Lipscomb Department of Fashion & Design’s annual Fashion Show. The highly anticipated event showcases undergraduate designs, as students from all levels of the fashion program bring their sketches to life. They often use their Lipscomb peers as models, making the event a campus-wide celebration. The fashion show culminates in a senior showcase, where each senior presents their collection of five to seven pieces that they designed over the past year. This year, eight designers brought their final collections to the runway. Pomai Romano debuted her bridal collection at the fashion show. Her designs were accompanied by a spoken poem, which…
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Spring 2026 Theatre season closes with Molière’s “School for Wives”
The court of King Louis XIV took over Shamblin Theater this weekend for a production of School for Wives. Audiences who expected a traditional retelling of the playwright Molière’s comedy were in for a surprise: dancers of the Court wore matching hot pink tennis shoes, servants solved Rubick’s cubes onstage and a suitor serenaded his lover with Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.” Director Nat McIntyre said he worked to honor Molière’s original story from 1662, but he also wanted to create an adaptation for a modern audience. One of his main changes was to add the court of Louis XIV, who was king during Molière’s time. Audiences were welcomed to the…
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Election Week begins at SGA Candidate Forum
It’s Election Week at Lipscomb University, and in the words of current Student Government Association President Lydia Knobloch, that means “It’s time to pass the torch.” Last night, SGA hosted a Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. for Executive and Class Officer candidates to introduce themselves to their peers. Each candidate gave a short speech, and all Lipscomb students could attend and learn more about their SGA representatives. Each Class Officer candidate ran unopposed, along with the Executive Vice President and Executive President. The races for Executive Treasurer and Secretary were more competitive, with two and three candidates, respectively. Even though all of the Class Officers were unopposed, they each gave…
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Lipscomb gives students the day off on Good Friday after over 130 years
This year, Lipscomb announced it would give students the day off for Good Friday. Contrary to previous years, no classes will be held on the Friday before Easter. The Good Friday service, a beloved Lipscomb tradition, will be moved to Thursday.
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Elevate dance concert captivates audiences with “The Artist’s Journey”
Shamblin Theater at Lipscomb University is no stranger to amazing storytellers. Each year, Lipscomb’s talented theater department graces the stage with multiple, breathtaking performances. Last weekend, Shamblin was home to yet another new story – but instead of using words, artists told a story through movement. During three performances of Elevate, Lipscomb Theatre’s resident dance company captivated audiences as they told the story of The Artist’s Journey. For two hours, the stage was filled with constant motion: from the smooth, clean lines of ballet, to edgy hip hop performances, the dancers left no area of their craft unexplored. Using little more than their bodies as props, the Elevate dancers displayed…
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‘It’s a big party!’ as students celebrate a successful Giving Day
Last night at midnight, the Stu was the place to be. Students gathered in the center of Lipscomb’s campus for free Whataburger and a chance to win scholarship money. The catch? Students had to stay until 12am to be eligible to win. “What a day, What a scholarship, Whataburger” closed out Lipscomb’s annual Giving Day, and the mood was celebratory. Hundreds of students joined the faculty and staff that made Giving Day possible in the student center. Samuel Waldron, the assistant director of Alumni Engagement, was still energetic at 11:30pm, even though he had been working since 7am. “Giving Day is the time where people can give back to Lipscomb,…
