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College of Engineering Rocket Car Rally: Two decades of rocket car racing
On Friday, Feb. 23, during Lipscomb’s Giving Week and National Engineers Week, the College of Engineering kicked off its annual “Rocket Car Rally” for students to compete in. The competition has been a long-standing College of Engineering tradition for about two decades and invites students of all years and various interests in STEM to compete. The preparation begins every year with students establishing their teams and being given a small wedge of wood [about eight inches by two inches wide] two weeks prior to the competition. They then modify and transform their wood wedges into their rocket cars. The students are allowed to paint, sand, and add various accessories to…
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University Studies: A new outlook on your college degree
Lipscomb University offers a variety of degree pathways that allow students to study for their desired careers. But what if your interests don’t align with a set curriculum? Now Lipscomb offers an option called “university studies.” A university studies degree is a program that allows students to customize their own curriculum, as the degree is not tied to any one department or college. If a student wants to emphasize on a certain skill set, but a pre-existing curriculum doesn’t fit the bill, the university studies degree allows them the flexibility to combine courses and teach them the skills they are seeking to gain. There are still requirements, though. Students must…
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AI revolution: Transforming the way we teach and learn
Imagine a classroom where learning is as unique as your fingerprint, where feedback is immediate, and educational tools understand not just what you’re learning, but how you learn best. This is not a glimpse into a distant future; it’s the growing reality in higher education today, thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In October 2023, a Forbes survey of 500 U.S. educators shed light on a transformative shift occurring in classrooms across the nation. With AI’s integration into higher education, the traditional boundaries of teaching and learning are being redefined, offering both opportunities and challenges. The survey reveals a significant embrace of AI among educators: 60 percent have…
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Security Lieutenant Edlao Finds Community and Faith on the Pickleball Court
The snap of pickleball paddles is not the first sound you’d associate with campus security, yet for Jacy Edlao, a respected Lipscomb security officer, it’s the sound of community, faith, and connection. Born in Hawaii and drawn to Tennessee by a divine call, it was on Lipscomb’s pickleball courts where Edlao’s passion for service found an unexpected yet fitting arena. Edlao was born in Hawaii when he felt the Lord calling him to move to Tennessee. He sold a pest control company that he owned just before Covid began and left for Tennessee in 2021. Edlao has a passion for law enforcement work and decided on a career in college security…
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Bridging the Gap: Black and African students discuss issues involving love in their communities
On Feb. 13, the leaders of the Black Student Association (BSA) and African Student Association (ASA) led a panel discussion addressing the issues of love in their communities and the world. Anonymous questions appeared on the board to be answered by the panelists, one of whom was Dean Holmes of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who weighed in with advice based on his experience with matured love. The words of Dean Holmes were observed by the younger panelists. There was an approximate 30-40 year age gap between them, which steered the conversation onto a “then vs. now” track. The Dean was able to discuss how love was expressed…
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From classroom to catwalk: Lipscomb University’s Dolly exhibit steals the spotlight
Dolly Parton has left an enduring mark on multiple generations through her philanthropy and musical contributions. Lipscomb University captured this influence by curating the exhibit “Dolly Parton and The Makers: My Life in Rhinestones.” Students at the university contributed to various aspects of the exhibit, ensuring its overall success. On October 31, 2023, Lipscomb University welcomed Dolly Parton enthusiasts from around the globe as it unveiled a curated exhibit showcasing some of the iconic singer’s most exquisite wardrobe pieces. Presented by the university’s Fashion and Design program, the collection featured attire worn by Dolly Parton throughout the various decades of her career. Dolly Parton and President Candace McQueen celebrating the…
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Lipscomb students celebrate Lunar New Year with authentic Chinese cuisine
The Asian Connection, also known as “A-CON,” collaborated with Lipscomb’s Honors College to kick off the Year of the Dragon on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Edmund Zhu partnered with Sydni Caldwell, program coordinator of the Honors College, to draw communities on campus together through a Chinese meal. The room was adorned with Chinese decorations suspended from the ceiling and hanging from the walls. Lunar New Year, which is commonly known as “Chinese New Year,” falls on a different date each year. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on Feb. 20. Chinahighlights.com informs that the Dragon “symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success.” 2024 is expected to bring these…
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Lipscomb’s security improves campus safety
Just months before the anniversary of the Covenant school shooting, Lipscomb Security is brainstorming ways to keep themselves and others safe. Stop the Bleed first aid classes are just some of the new offerings from Lipscomb security to make the campus safer for everybody. Lipscomb’s Captain Chris Warner will teach the safety awareness classes. Jeffrey Dale, chief of security, said, “That class basically is a situational awareness class. We’ll talk about stuff that we have here on campus, the Lipscomb Ready App, and all the services we provide. Then it’s about what do you do when you find yourself off campus?” The class discusses topics on how to keep yourself…
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Lipscomb theatre’s “Ada and the Engine” prepares to dazzle audiences
Lipscomb University Theatre is once again setting the stage, but this time, it is for “Ada and the Engine.” The show will be from Feb. 9 to Feb. 18 in the Shamblin Theater in Bennett Campus Center, located on Lipscomb University’s campus. “Ada and the Engine” tells the story of ambitious Ada Byron as she struggles to be a woman with dreams in the 1850s. To bring this story to life, students in the Lipscomb Department of Theatre have been working around the clock. Whether it is performing, painting or lights, every student involved is doing their part and taking something from the production. “This story emphasizes to me the…
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Lipscomb’s class of 2024: Starting college in the shadow of COVID-19
Picture this: it’s a hot, sunny morning in late August 2020. You’re a freshman, and it’s your first day of class. Things on campus look different than those of college students of past generations. When this freshman class walks out of their dorm room and looks around, they notice fellow students wearing face masks, keeping their heads down, and staying away from each other. This was the experience for many four years ago. Nearly 700 students started their first semester during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, in 2024, the students who came to Lipscomb in 2020 as freshmen are about to graduate. College freshmen in 2020 had just come out…
