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Dr. Holmes connects students through the humanities
Dr. David Holmes’ passion for the humanities has moved him across the country and given him a seat at the table. At Lipscomb, he has served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is now a distinguished professor at the university. However, for Holmes, the humanities mean more than a degree or a title. “The humanities are about the stories we tell and the stories we hear and the stories that change us,” said Holmes. “Stories make a difference.” Holmes’ interest in the humanities began in church. Listening to preachers was the catalyst for his life’s work. “Between that and scripture itself and church music,…
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The Radium Girls cast reflects on the powerful play
Last weekend, Lipscomb’s Theater Department put on a production of Radium Girls. Based on the true stories of women affected by radium poisoning during WWI, the show meant more to the director and actors than simple entertainment. Radium Girls was their way of giving women a voice. Leslie Marberry, a Lipscomb alumnus, directed the production. “It’s nice to come home,” she said of returning to campus. “It’s so cool and kind of surreal to step back in this space and see these college students who are going through the same things I was.” Though Marberry works on various projects within a year, Radium Girls stands out to her. “My favorite…
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2025 and then: Family of first Black Lipscomb student remembers his story, honors his legacy
The year 2025 has marked 60 years since James Fitzgerald, Lipscomb’s first Black student, enrolled at the university. To honor this anniversary, Fitzgerald’s family reflected on his personal history, legacy and the importance of this milestone. Fitzgerald enrolled at Lipscomb University, then David Lipscomb College, in 1965. He came to the school to study the Bible and enhance his work as a preacher. However, it was not always a given that Fitzgerald would have the opportunity to attend college. Fitzgerald was born in Thompson Station, Tennessee, during the Jim Crow era. Like many other African Americans in the South, Fitzgerald had limited access to educational resources. While white students had…
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Freshman Lip Sync makes for a fun-filled night on campus
Lipscomb’s newest students brought nostalgia and fun to Collins Auditorium Tuesday night during Freshman Lip Sync.
