By Anna Skudarnova Makenzie Hoyt was hesitantly filling out an application for a local summer camp when her student email chimed. The subject line read: “Serve in Alaska this Summer!” The opportunity to work at Laverne Griffin Camp fulfilled both her dream of working at a camp and visiting Alaska. “Right then, I knew that’s where I […]
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. […]
Students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for a chapel service commemorating the 75th anniversary of Truett McConnell University. By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. – Anyone looking for respite in these troubled times need only to look to the Lord, Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner reminded students, faculty, staff and alumni in a recent chapel […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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, […]
SPECIAL/TMU By Anna SkudarnovaJunior English Major, Content Writer, TMU’s Marketing and Communications CLEVELAND – This past week, the Office of Student Development hosted Fine Arts Week at Truett McConnell University (TMU). The week’s festivities, which included a pottery night, a paint night, and an art competition, culminated in the Swingin’ in the Spring Semi-Formal. Abbey […]
By Jenny GregoryDigital Content Specialist, Truett McConnell University This month, Truett McConnell University (TMU) alumni Jake Williams (’17) and Rachel (Crump) Fowler (’16, ’19) were presented with the Teacher of the Year awards for the White County School District at Jack P. Nix Elementary School and Tesnatee Gap Elementary School. Williams, who earned his B.S. […]
SPECIAL/Truett McConnell University By Jenny GregoryContent Manager, Truett McConnell University According to the Intelligent.com’s 2020 Best Master of Arts in Theology rankings, Truett McConnell University (TMU) ranks as the Best for Women’s Studies concentration in the region. “There are times where the world claims biblical topics as its own, and the job of a Christian […]
SPECIAL/Truett McConnell University By Jenny GregoryDigital Content Specialist, Truett McConnell University Truett McConnell University (TMU) announces the addition of the Master of Arts in Global Studies (MA in Global Studies) degree to be offered on campus and online beginning this fall 2021. “At the heart of Truett McConnell University is the desire that all of […]
(Pictured left to right) Mr. Lamar Nolan, a Deacon who serves at Spring Place Church, President Emir Caner, and Dr. David Drake at the check presentation. SPECIAL/Truett McConnell University Spring Place Baptist Church in Chatsworth, Georgia made a generous contribution towards the construction of the Danny E. Watters Village to be located on the university’s […]
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