Truett McConnell University received high rankings in three areas looked at by U.S. News & World Report. By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University has once again been ranked among the top higher education institutions in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The 2022 education rankings put Truett McConnell at No. […]
DULUTH, Ga. – A group of incoming college freshmen from across Georgia are recipients of the Student Achievement Award scholarships that go to the state’s top scholars. The scholarships from the Georgia Baptist Mission Board are awarded to students who will be attending either Brewton-Parker College, Shorter University or Truett McConnell University based on academic achievement, college […]
Music and worship are always a major part of Impact Camp, a week of intense spiritual growth for students. By Roger Alford ROME, Ga. – While most of the Christian world talks about the need to reach the next generation for Christ, Georgia Baptists are actually doing it. Consider the latest Impact Camp, where 514 […]
By Jenny Gregory Truett McConnell University has appointed Coach Jenni Shepard to Vice President for Athletics. Since being named Athletic Director for TMU Athletics in April 2018, Shepard has made an enormous impact on the Truett McConnell University campus, earning the respect of her peers. “Coach Shepard is the quintessential candidate for Vice President of Athletics,” […]
Students walk along Christian Court on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Missouri. By Roger Alford DULUTH, Ga. – Georgia Baptist leaders are keeping a close eye on a federal lawsuit in Missouri involving a Biden administration directive that would force a small Christian college to open its dorm rooms, even showers, to […]
ROME – Shorter University’s Ledbetter College of Business presented awards to two outstanding alumni and 30 students who achieved notable academic success during its spring Awards Ceremony. Alumni Honors Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, received the College of Business’ Distinguished Alum of the Year Award, and Kelly Bryl, Operations Coordinator at […]
By Jenny GregoryAssistant Director of Content Marketing, Truett McConnell University CLEVELAND – Truett McConnell University (TMU) honored students, faculty, and staff for their achievements during the 2020-2021 Honor’s Day awards on Tuesday, April 27. Dr. Brad Reynolds, Vice President of Academic Services shared welcoming remarks, “Today we honor those of you who have worked hard, […]
ROME — Banker and Attorney Barry Hurley and Worship Pastor Cliff Duren will be the featured speakers at Shorter University’s 2021 Commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 6. Hurley will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony, which will include graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the School […]
From left to right: BPC President Dr. Steven Echols, Professor Vance Rhoades, recipient of the Rhoades-Rich Academic Achievement Award: Sadie Rusteika, and Professor Forrest Rich. SPECIAL/ Evan Riekhof MOUNT VERNON — On April 6th, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) held their annual Honors Chapel. Each year professors and students meet in Saliba Chapel to be commemorated and […]
ROME — Shorter University today announced the launch of an extensive search for a Voice Professor and Opera Director. The University is seeking a soprano or mezzo soprano to fill this role within the full-time faculty in the School of Fine and Performing Arts. She will work with students in both the Edith Lester Harbin […]
ROME — Shorter University today announced the establishment of an endowment in memory of former Head Football Coach Phil Jones. The endowment will benefit the football program Jones was instrumental in building. “We have set aside $25,000 to establish the Coach Phil Jones Memorial Endowment to honor the memory of Coach Jones and thank Janie Jones […]
SPECIAL/TMU CLEVELAND – The rain didn’t stop Truett McConnell University nursing students and local community emergency response crews from participating in a mock disaster drill held March 31 on the university’s campus. The day began with underclass nursing students receiving moulage by volunteers to show mock injuries during the drill. These students were assigned roles […]