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2025 and then: Pat Boone’s alma mater remains an iconic Lipscomb tradition after 65 years
When Pat Boone first stepped onto the David Lipscomb High School campus in 1948, no one knew he would become one of America’s most recognized singers or the composer of Lipscomb’s signature alma mater. Years before the gold records and national fame, Boone was simply a well-rounded Lipscomb student with a…
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2025 and then: High Rise renovations still paying off after a decade
After 10 years, the massive High Rise renovation is still serving students to this day. The largest men’s dorm on campus, High Rise Hall opened in 1968. The dorm now houses 375 students and looks a lot different than it did before. High Rise in the mid 1960s In the summer…
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McVey concludes 101st consecutive semester teaching at Lipscomb
German and Russian Professor Charlie McVey, lovingly known by students as “Herr McVey,” has a long history with Lipscomb University. Not only was McVey a student here, but he has taught 101 consecutive semesters at the university, alongside 40 summer semesters. “I graduated from Lipscomb with a degree in German in…
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Lipscomb scares No. 3 Duke early, ultimately falls 97-73
The Lipscomb Bisons were defeated by the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils 97-73 on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Bisons felt the pressure from the Cameron Crazies early on, turning the ball over four times and falling into a 10-0 hole. A steal and score by freshman guard Or Ashkenazi opened the…
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The 21st Annual Lighting of the Green (photo gallery)
For the first time in 21 years, Lipscomb kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Lighting of the Green inside Allen Area. Traditionally the show is held outside in Allen circle by the steps of the bell tower, however, due to weather, this year’s show was held indoors. Hosted by…
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Rob Touchstone: brewing faith, business, and purpose
When you sit across from Rob Touchstone, you quickly realize that coffee is just the medium. The real story is about connection, purpose and faith lived out loud. From roots in youth ministry to the founding of The Well Coffeehouse, Touchstone’s journey epitomizes how business and mission can meld seamlessly when…
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Double header, double win
Lipscomb men’s and women’s basketball teams played a double header on Sunday in Allen Arena. The afternoon started with the Lipscomb women’s basketball team defeating the Tennessee State Tigers 63-55. TSU took a 24-38 lead at the half, but the Bisons made a comeback in the fourth quarter to take the…
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Lipscomb WSOC Head Coach Kevin O’Brien to coach for Mississippi State
This afternoon, Mississippi State women’s soccer announced that Lipscomb women’s soccer Head Coach Kevin O’Brien would be coming to coach for the Bulldogs. O’Brien recently led the Bisons to their second consecutive ASUN Championship victory this season. He also took them back to the NCAA Tournament, where they beat Mississippi State…
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Ellie Holcomb hosts Lipscomb’s 21st annual Lighting of the Green
Lipscomb held its 21st annual Lighting of the Green in Allen Arena, with singer Ellie Holcomb as this year’s host. Before the concert, guests visited the Merry Marketplace, where local vendors donated a portion of their proceeds to Associated Women for Lipscomb scholarships. Jennette Midgett Sockwell, a children’s author and Lipscomb…
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Titans Fans have just about had enough with the team that’s on its way to another number 1 overall pick
There comes a point in every season where frustration turns into something heavier, something that feels like resignation. For Titans fans, that point seems to have arrived months early. With the team tumbling toward what looks like a second straight No. 1 overall pick, the conversations in Nashville have shifted from…
