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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 alumna, said the sense of community is what keeps her coming back every year. “It’s about connections. I may not sell that many tonight,” she said. “But I’ll make connections here. Last year, a schoolteacher, who I think taught at Lipscomb Academy, took my card, and the very next day she got online and bought a book for every…
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From Parton to Grant: A year of celebrity visits at Lipscomb University
From the rhinestone fashion of Dolly Parton to the tunes of Amy Grant, Lipscomb University has become a stage for stars. With a slew of A-listers, the spotlight shines bright on Lipscomb’s leadership, students, faculty, and staff. The spotlight is progress towards the university’s strategic plan, “Impact 360”. One of the goals of the plan states, “Expand our engagement, influence and impact by forging deep connections with communities, organizations and alumni.” The goal has enhanced Lipscomb’s national reputation through celebrity partnerships and the platform they provide. Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones The top headline of 2023 was the announcement of Lipscomb’s partnership with Dolly Parton. At…
