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 Forgoing beach towels, Carson-Newman students use spring break to help others Dozens of Carson-Newman students recently returned from a spring break week that was anything but traditional. Grouped in teams, students took part in multiple mission trips around the globe – […]
Campus News Blazier to headline Women of Vision April Event Carson-Newman University’s Women of Vision is hosting its annual Spring Gathering, April 12 at 11 a.m. Open to the public, the event and luncheon will be held in the Small […]
Campus News Carson-Newman adding competitive powerlifting program Carson-Newman University announces the addition of powerlifting to its list of student options for those looking to compete. The new offering, scheduled to begin in fall 2025, falls under the […]
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