category: Campus News 1990: The year Dolly Parton visited Mossy Creek category: Campus News | August 26, 2026 It was 1990. President George H. W. Bush had completed his first year in the Oval Office. The Hubble Space Telescope launched into orbit. The movie “Dances with Wolves” opened in theaters, while “Law & Order” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” debuted on televisions across the country.On Carson-Newman’s campus, there were 2,123 full-time students. Dr. Cordell Maddox was serving as C-N’s 20th president, and Carson-Newman football was still celebrating its 1989 National Championship.It was also the year that country music legend and East Tennessee native Dolly Parton was on campus to receive an honorary doctorate from Carson-Newman… Full video of Dr. Dolly Parton’s address on October 21, 1990, at Burke-Tarr Stadium.
Campus News National honor society cites C-N’s transfer-friendly priority as strategic For the sixth consecutive year, Carson-Newman is recognized for its approach to aiding students wishing to transfer to the University. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named Carson-Newman to its 2026 […]
Campus News University receives state grant to support military-connected students A new grant awarded to Carson-Newman University will benefit veterans, service members and other military-connected students. The award, given to only six Tennessee institutions with established VETS Campuses, is part […]
Campus News Carson-Newman convocation launches 175th anniversary, honors Azeem with faculty award Carson-Newman University awarded Dr. Anita Azeem with its 2026 Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award. The recognition came during the University’s Fall Convocation on Sept. 1, 2026. The event also served […]
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