category: Campus News Carson-Newman to hold annual community service blitz, Nov. 4 category: Campus News | October 30, 2017 Blake Gilliland of Knoxville works with his Operation Inasmuch team to help with landscaping at First Baptist Church of Dandridge. The Carson-Newman freshman business major joined over 450 other members of the University’s campus community during last year’s 2016 event. (Oct. 30, 2017) – Carson-Newman University will hold its annual Operation Inasmuch (OI) service blitz on Saturday, Nov. 4. Now in its 12th year, the event pulls volunteers from across campus to join in service projects throughout the greater community. Throughout its history students, faculty and staff have gathered on a Saturday to serve the counties of Jefferson, Hamblen and Knox through a variety of projects. The University was the first in the country to implement OI. Founded by Dr. David Crocker, OI has since been adopted by organizations across the country. The program’s names stems from Matthew 25:40, where Jesus says: “Inasmuch as you serve the least of these, you serve me.”
Campus News Carson-Newman announces third-largest enrollment in University’s history This fall, Carson-Newman University celebrates its third-largest enrollment in its 172-year history. The institution reported a total enrollment of 2,735, marking a nearly 6% increase from 2022. “Seeing increase in … Read more
Campus News C-N professor draws from love of politics, government to craft newly released book A newly released book by Dr. Kara Stooksbury draws from the author’s longtime interest in government and politics. “Today’s Civil Rights and Liberties Issues: Democrats and Republicans” published by Bloomsbury … Read more
Academics Carson-Newman, FBC Mt. Juliet, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, partner in new Nashville Education Center initiative During a special celebration held on the campus of First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet, Carson-Newman University and Mount Juliet Christian Academy announced a new initiative that paves the way for … Read more
