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2025 and then: Lipscomb celebrates MLK Day for quarter-century
Today, having a day off from classes at Lipscomb University for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a given. But that has not always been the case. The first MLK Day in the U.S. was celebrated on Jan. 20, 1986, after President Ronald Reagan signed it into law in November 1983.…
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2025 and then: Global Learning celebrates three decades of international academics
Lipscomb marked a milestone this fall by celebrating 30 years since launching its first global learning program in Vienna, Austria. The decision not only introduced students to a world beyond campus but also laid the foundation for the global education opportunities the university has today. What began in 1995 with a…
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2025 and then: A half-century later, Bison ace Bo McLaughlin is remembered for MLB signing…and horrific injury
Tucked in a worn brown file deep inside Lipscomb’s athletic archives sits a faded photograph: a young right-handed pitcher in a purple uniform, glove raised, eyes locked onto the catcher. The edges of the image are cracked with age. The name on the back is written in ballpoint pen – Bo…
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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…
