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A century of country radio: The Grand Ole Opry turns 100
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It began as a Nashville radio broadcast on November 28, 1925, and has grown into a stage that has launched many artists’ careers and preserved the genre’s traditions. Opry Ambassador McKenna Stamm has been behind the scenes for three years and does not take it for granted. “When you talk to someone who comes on a tour and says, ‘We’ve saved up for years to come here,’ or, ‘My grandma passed away, and it was her dream to come here,’ being a part of those life moments for people is not something that I take for granted,” Stamm said.…
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Jeff Forehand inducted into Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Head baseball coach Jeff Forehand has been inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The induction took place Jan. 25 at TBCA’s annual clinic in Franklin. The veteran head coach is entering his 19th year at Lipscomb, which includes two Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year honors. Forehand is being celebrated for his contributions to the team. The decorated skipper has tallied more than 600 career wins at the collegiate level, three Atlantic Sun championships and the only three NCAA tournament appearances in the program’s history, making him undoubtedly the most successful coach in Lipscomb baseball history. We spoke with Lipscomb University’s head athletic director, Philip “Hutch”…
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Lipscomb’s last Dove Awards: Redefining success
For 11 years, Lipscomb University has faithfully been the home of the GMA Dove Awards. Over the years, this spectacular event has drawn an array of artists, actors, influencers and writers together in one space– united under one God for the same mission. The 55th Annual Dove Awards gathered people from New Zealand to Colorado in Nashville, Tennessee, in celebration of God’s work over the past year. “It reminds me every time I get another opportunity how special it is to write songs that glorify God… It just blows my mind that I still get to write music for Jesus and ultimately I don’t have to carry the pressure of…
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Lipscomb’s virtual gridiron: EA sports college football and NIL brings the Bisons to life
As a new college football season kicks off, Lipscomb University remains without a football team, but fans of the sport have plenty to cheer about: a beloved piece of college sports culture made its long-awaited return this summer. The College Football video game franchise, popularized by EA Sports’ NCAA Football series, holds a special place in the hearts of sports gamers. Spanning over two decades, the series became a cultural phenomenon, capturing the excitement, pageantry, and strategic depth of college football. More than just a game, NCAA Football was a cornerstone of college sports culture. For many, each summer’s release was an event, offering players the chance to guide their…
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The P-Card: How it works and what to do if it doesn’t
At the start of each school year, campus is bombarded with events to keep students entertained and welcome them back on campus. From square games and sports to campus club events, there always seems to be something going on. But how exactly are these student-run events financed? Candace Williams, dean of Student Engagement, explains the many processes that factor into the student use of the purchasing card, more commonly known as the “p-card,” which covers the cost of events led by student organizations. The card is mainly available to official student organizations or groups. Although there is a single card, there are multiple accounts. Students are able to purchase things…
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“Legends of Lipscomb”: Podcast Series
In this 3 episode podcast series, I dive into the lives of Lipscomb Alumni who have hit it big in the country music industry. Looking into the lives of Ernest Keith Smith, Kelsea Ballerini, and Thomas Rhett, I showcase the similarities and differences between each artist. Each one has a unique story, but they also all have a few things in common: they had a life before fame, a life in fame, and a life at Lipscomb. In this first episode, I focus on the remarkable journey of Ernest Keith Smith, known as ERNEST in the country music world. Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Ernest’s roots run deep within the Lipscomb…
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Lipscomb Academy’s Day Off Falls on Prom Day
The halls are gleaming with excitement, not just because juniors and seniors are beginning to prepare for prom on April 19th, but also because students will get the day off. While many things are staying the same, prom will have a couple of unique aspects this year. One of these aspects is that the entire school gets a full day off. Dr. Shultz recently sent out a newsletter addressing this day off, saying that it was not made for prom, but was a previously scheduled school break. The upper school administration selected the day off as the option for Jr./Sr. Prom because it was just timely for both faculty and…
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A Year Later: Lipscomb honors the Covenant School tragedy
Lipscomb remembered the one-year anniversary of the Covenant School tragedy on March 27. Lipscomb honored the lives lost and the community affected by the tragedy. Many people gathered in Bison Square to remember the victims and support their families. Lipscomb also encouraged students to pray at 10:10AM on Wednesday, the time of when the tragedy began. The service began with school officials offering words of comfort, reading the names of those who passed, and a moment of silence. Following the moment of silence, attendees sang“In Christ Alone”. Numerous education majors attended. Rylie Mosley, sophomore elementary education major from Illinois said, “It’s really heartwarming to see that our community and our…
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Navigating the FAFSA maze: challenges and opportunities for universities
The Department of Education has made changes to this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid; however, the changes have caused delays for universities across the country. The previous form was time consuming with as many as 108 questions. Now, there are as few as 18 questions. Certain information is now taken from the filer’s tax return, removing the need to look at old tax returns. Ron Anderson, Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services, said, “We do we agree that the FAFSA had become too complicated and really liked the idea of, you know, less questions and more direct information coming from the Internal Revenue.” The form now provides…
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Empowering service members: Leadership program earns Army Community Partnership Award
Nestled within the heart of Lipscomb University lies a beacon of empowerment, where service members from the Tennessee National Guard find not just education, but a pathway to leadership. Two years ago, Lipscomb’s College of Leadership and Public Service launched a program for Tennessee National Guard members. The first class graduated this past fall. The program’s goal is to help full-time and part-time service members in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard receive a master’s degree. Thanks to the success of the partnership between Lipscomb and the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, Lipscomb won a 2023 Army Community Partnership Award. Six editions of this award are given out to…
