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Candice McQueen returns to her roots to be Lipscomb’s 18th president
Republished from Lumination Network, Aug. 5, 2021. Candice McQueen — who has spent much of her life at Lipscomb as a student, teacher and administrator — said she hopes to “bring light” to her alma mater when she assumes her role as the university’s new president. McQueen, who left her role as dean of the College of Education to serve as Tennessee’s commissioner of education under Gov. Bill Haslam, was presented to an applauding crowd Thursday morning in the George Shinn Center. “I now turn again to you, the faculty and staff and leadership here at Lipscomb, because I want you to be partners in this work, to bring light…
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Lipscomb Senior VP Candice McQueen named Tennessee’s new education commissioner
Republished from Lumination Network on Dec. 17, 2014. When Gov. Bill Haslam began his search for a new education commissioner, he turned to Lipscomb University Senior Vice President Candice McQueen. Haslam announced Wednesday that McQueen will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Education. “She has taught in a classroom, so she brings both the experience of being a teacher and of preparing teachers to teach,” Haslam said in making his announcement. “I am grateful for her willingness to serve in this role, and I know she’ll do a great job as we continue our efforts to provide a quality education for all Tennessee students.” McQueen has served as…
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Backlog: A leader and a friend can be found in the 1996 Miss Lipscomb, senior Candice Hunter
Republished from the Backlog 1996. Earning the title of Miss Lipscomb requires that the nominees fit several criteria. Candice Hunter, twice nominated, first by friends Tonya Pearson and Rachel Turman, and again by classmate James Brown, far exceeds the established standards. The student body’s majority vote for Candice was not a surprise as the popular senior is involved in a multitude of school activities. A member of Gamma Lambda since her freshman year, Candice is thankful for her friendly and kind club sisters. Candice bubbles over with gratitude and praise for her wonderful friends. “The people in Gamma Lambda would do anything to help another person in need.” Helping those…