Carson-Newman president Charles Fowler and his wife Sandra led incoming freshmen and their families in the University’s annual PrayerWalk on campus. During the event, members of C-N’s faculty, staff and orientation leaders line Russell Avenue in prayer as families walk from First Baptist Church Jefferson City to the Henderson Humanities Building on campus.

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University president Charles A. Fowler announced the hiring of Dr. Jonathan Akin as the institution’s new vice president for Church Relations and Campus Ministries.

Akin currently serves as the director of Leadership Development for the North American Mission Board. He also leads NAMB’s Timothy+Barnabas Institute, which has become one of the most effective equipping and mentoring ministries for young pastors.

In addition, Akin serves as the interim pastor at First Baptist Church, Naples, Fla. He will continue in this role until the church secures a pastor.

“Since I arrived in Jefferson City, I have been searching for a vice president for Church Relations and Campus Ministries,” said Fowler. “This position is such a critical role at Carson-Newman.”

Fowler explained that he had taken his time in filling the role to ensure the right person was found for the created position. “My desire for the person filling this role was for them to have a PhD and have enough scholarly work to be viewed as a colleague among our faculty,” said Fowler. “I wanted them to have served as a senior pastor so that area pastors would view them as a pastor and friend. I also wanted someone nationally recognized so their association would open doors with churches and attract students.” [Read more…]

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s board of trustees approved a five-year strategic plan on April 23 that calls for new academic programs, expanded athletic offerings, new and renovated facilities, enrollment growth and greater missional alignment.

The university’s executive leadership team led the development of the plan, entitled “Acorns to Oaks: Pursuing God’s Preferred Future,” following the board of trustees’ approval of the planning process in April 2020. 

“The entire University engaged in the planning process. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, administration, trustees, and other constituent groups helped dream this dream. It has resulted in a strategic plan that is bold in scope, faithful to our mission, academically driven, and Christ-centered in its approach,” said C-N president Charles A. Fowler.  [Read more…]

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson- Newman University has begun a unique initiative to encourage and spiritually uplift high school students as they work through their college admission and selection process.

The initiative involves sending out devotional messages to students and parents who are considering joining the Eagle family.

Aaron Porter, C-N’s vice president for enrollment management, said the campaign started because the school wants to inspire prospective students during these difficult times.

“We realized that students had been suffering due to the hard times we are facing, and we wanted to find a unique way to inspire them,” he said. [Read more…]

MBA program is highest-ranked among private schools in the state

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JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s online graduate education program is the best in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Additionally, Carson-Newman remains the state’s highest-ranked private school in the “Best Online MBA Program” category.

The 2021 Best Online Programs rankings, released today, placed C-N’s online graduate education program as No. 1 in the state and #126 in the nation. 

“Our Carson-Newman graduates are often recognized as the best educators in the state, so this top ranking is just another excellent affirmation that our faculty are preparing students to fulfill their full potential,” said University President Charles A. Fowler.  “Our Christian faculty work to support our students spiritually, emotionally and academically so that they have the best possible experience as they obtain their degrees.” [Read more…]