Lipscomb says, ‘Hello, Dolly!’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everything at the ribbon-cutting for Dolly Parton’s new exhibit was high fashion — including the ribbon. The country music legend grasped a…
Christian higher education
Freed-Hardeman students swab cheeks to save lives
At a recent blood cancer donor drive, 130 first-year students at Freed-Hardeman University pledged to donate bone marrow if they’re matched to a recipient. “That…
Fulfilling the role of a ‘kingdom university’
OKLAHOMA CITY — Higher education has faced many challenges in the past three years — a global pandemic, rising expenses and fewer students are just a…
A big league education
It’s education time in Texas. A year ago, Abilene Christian University signed a contract with the Texas Rangers to become the Major League Baseball team’s…
Across the Nation: Youth suicide prevention, an outdoor scavenger hunt and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
Mitch Henry named president of Faulkner University
Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala., introduced Mitch Henry as its next president Wednesday. Henry has a background as an attorney of 29 years — with…
Voices Only: ‘He Went About Doing Good,’ an original song for the FHU lectures, plus ‘His Grace Reaches Me’
Henderson, Tenn. — I had a great time at this year's Freed-Hardeman University lectures. I'm especially thankful to Scott and Amy Sewell for hosting me…
Video: Christian Chronicle panel discusses Christian higher education
John Edmerson, his wife, Felicia, and their five adult children joined The Christian Chronicle's Editorial Board for a recent panel discussion on Christian higher education.…
Ohio Valley University decides to close
Trustees of Ohio Valley University in Vienna, W.Va., have voted to close the 63-year-old Christian university. OVU, which is associated with Churches of Christ, informed…
Ohio Valley University faces possible shutdown
A vote by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission next week may be the final strike ending the long-beleaguered history of Ohio Valley University,…
