category: Campus News President O’Brien addresses graduates a final time category: Campus News | December 14, 2018 Carson-Newman President J. Randall O’Brien addresses graduates during the University’s Winter Commencement. It was O’Brien’s final address before retiring at the end of December. CLICK HERE to view full commencement ceremony. (Dec.14, 2018) JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman University held its Winter Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14. Some 170 students earned their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Held in Holt Fieldhouse, the afternoon ceremony marked the final commencement address by University President J. Randall O’Brien, who will retire at the end of the year. Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is a Christian liberal arts university located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The University has over 2,500 students and offers 50 undergraduate majors, as well as associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees.
Campus News Students to benefit from Carson-Newman, Walters State partnership Carson-Newman University and Walters State Community College are partnering to the benefit of students seeking four-year degrees. The two institutions signed articulation agreements covering six programs that will allow for […]
Campus News Faith leads Eagles football players to “biggest victory” Though temperatures pushed toward 90 degrees on Carson-Newman University’s campus, it did little to deter an Aug. 19 gathering at historic Mossy Creek. The assembly witnessed a life-changing event for […]
Campus News University honors faculty, staff service Carson-Newman University honored members of its faculty and staff for their years of service. The recognition came during an Aug. 18 President’s Welcome and Worship event on campus. Pictured left […]
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