Museums of Tusculum College help ‘Tennessee Johnson’ return to silver screen after 65 years
In April 1943, Japan’s top military commander was killed in an attack by American forces, Jews in Warsaw begin an unsuccessful uprising against their German captors, and the film, “Tennessee Johnson,” made its Greeneville premier.
Sixty-five years after the film of Andrew Johnson’s life was first shown in his hometown, the Museums of Tusculum College are […]
Tusculum honors Student-Athletes at Awards Banquet
Carlos Garcia and Vivian Lacy were named the male and female athletes of the year at Tusculum College’s annual athletics banquet Monday night at Pioneer Arena. Over 350 student-athletes, coaches and guests were in attendance at the event, which honors individuals for both on the field and off the field success.
Garcia, a senior on […]
Students, faculty recognized during Tusculum Honors Convocation
Student excellence in academics and service were recognized during Tusculum College’s annual Honors Convocation Thursday, April 24.
The two top honors for student presented by the college are the President’s Award and the Bruce G. Batts Award. The President’s Award was presented to Brody Wells, a senior majoring in mathematics education from New Tazewell, Tenn. […]
Sarden and Sehler recognized for community service during regional award ceremony
Patty Sarden and Kathy Sehler of Greene County were recognized for their service to the community Thursday during as recipients of 2008 Civic Responsibility and Outstanding Character awards.
Sarden and Sehler were among the 20 community volunteers from seven counties in Northeast Tennessee recognized for exemplary citizenship and outstanding character with the awards during “Celebrating the […]
New exhibit at President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library commemorates bicentennial of his birth
From his humble beginning as a tailor’s apprentice to his rise as the nation’s top leader, the life of the 17th president of the United States is told through the newest exhibit at the President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library at Tusculum College.
“Andrew Johnson: Heritage, Legacy & Our Constitution,” tells the story of Johnson’s life […]
Tusculum College students learn lessons of service in trip to Belize
As members of a service-learning class at Tusculum College prepared for its recent trip to Belize, the students reflected in journal writings about their expectations.
But what they experienced and learned proved much different. “We were surprised that our expectations for the trip changed dramatically once we got there,” said class member Ryan Lewis.
The Service-Learning Immersion […]
High-impact speaker whose life was changed by drunken driving to speak at Tusculum College
A young man who learned the hard lessons of the tragedy of intoxicated driving will speak at Tusculum College on Monday, April 21. The college is inviting and encouraging local young people, especially those of high school or college age, to attend.
Mark Sterner, who has spoken at universities and colleges from Duke University to […]
Alumni Baseball Tailgate rescheduled for Saturday, April 12
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Alumni Baseball tailgate scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 4 p.m. The tailgate will precede the Pioneer baseball games and the Alumni Baseball Game.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Tusculum College hosts regional Honors Conference
Representatives from 16 regional colleges attended the Appalachian College Association Honors Conference, hosted by Tusculum College, on April 4th and 5th.
The Honors Conference brought together faculty and staff members who work with honors programs at their individual colleges to address and discuss issues involving the academic programs for the colleges’ top students. Participating in the […]
Tusculum Baseball hosting Youth Day 2008
Tusculum College Baseball will host Youth Day 2008 this Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park on the TC campus at Greeneville.
Gates will open at 11 and children 12 and under will be admitted free. Players will be available down the first base line from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
Nathan Baker stepping down as head volleyball coach
Tusculum College volleyball coach Nathan Baker will be stepping down as head coach at the Greeneville, Tenn. school announced Director of Athletics Frankie DeBusk.
Baker has accepted the head coaching position at the University of West Alabama, located in Livingston, Ala. Baker replaces former UWA head coach Ron Arenz, who accepted a similar position at the […]
Curtis ‘28 and Billie Owens Literary Awards presented
The winners of this year’s Curtis and Billie Owens Literary Awards at Tusculum College, pictured above, were among student readers who presented works of creative fiction on Tuesday evening at Tusculum College during an English department public reading event and ceremony in which the Owens Awards were presented.
Curtis Owens was a 1928 graduate of Tusculum […]
Museums of Tusculum College receive state grant
The President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library and the Doak House Museum on the Tusculum College campus have each received a Community Enhancement Grant from the State of Tennessee totaling $15,000, recently announced State Rep. David Hawk, R-5th, of Greeneville.”The Museums of Tusculum College have consistently provided excellent curriculum-based programs for school children from throughout […]
Views of the "End Times" explored during concluding session of Theologian-in-Residence lecture series
The Christian view of the “end times” that is the most popular eschatological perspective in evangelical, conservative churches is problematic in multiple ways, speaker Oliver “Buzz” Thomas said at Tusculum College on Tuesday (2/26).
Thomas spoke in the final session of this year’s Theologian-in-Residence lecture series, sponsored by the college and the Holston Presbytery. Thomas, […]
Variety of events scheduled to mark Black History Month on Tusculum College campus
A presentation by a Tennessee civil rights pioneer, visits to local African-American churches and opportunities to learn from local minority professionals are among the ways that Black History Month is being commemorated during February on the Tusculum College campus.
About 20 different events and activities, both on and off campus, have been scheduled through the efforts […]
Tusculum College hosts more than 50 families for College Goal Sunday
Families receive professional assistance from Tusculum College staff members with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during College Goal Sunday.
Held Sunday, Feb. 10, in the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Building, this event provided 56 students from Northeast Tennessee and their families an opportunity to receive practical, hands-on help in filling […]
Rebecca Muncy ‘05 wins scholarship to attend professional development conference
Rebecca Muncy ‘05, Associate Director for Alumni and Parent Relations, is the recipient of a New2CASE scholarship presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
The New2CASE scholarship award includes a waiver of the registration fee for the CASE District III annual conference to be held in Atlanta, February 17-20.
Muncy will attend the […]
Free help with FAFSA and financial aid offered at Tusculum College
Northeast Tennessee students who need information on how to obtain financial aid for college can find that information, along with practical, hands-on help, for free at Tusculum College this Sunday, Feb. 10, whether they plan to attend Tusculum or some other college or university.
Tusculum College is again welcoming Northeast Tennessee students and prospective students […]
‘Mr. Lincoln and Emancipation’ to be focus of presentation
From the worn edges of his top hat to the tips of his black shoes, Chris Small is dedicated to bringing Abraham Lincoln to life for the audiences of his living history portrayals of the 16th president.
On the 199th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, Chris Small will bring the life, times, character and values of […]
The Presbyterian Outlook Church-College Partnership Award
The Presbyterian Outlook has established the “Presbyterian Outlook Church-College Partnership Award” in the amount of $1,000. The award will be given to the college senior who has written what will be judged to be the best essay on the subject, “How my church-related education has equipped me for significant service.”
This year’s winning essay will be […]
Diverse Tusculum group spends time in study of themes of heroism, adversity
A pilot event for a Tusculum College program entitled “Explorations in Thought” was held Jan. 11-12 at the Roan Mountain Bed and Breakfast at Roan Mountain, Tenn.
A group of faculty, staff and alumni, along with a member of the college’s Board of Trustees, joined to explore and discuss the theme “Heroism: the Persistence of the […]
Students participate in remembrance ceremony for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The life and good work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated during a remembrance ceremony held in the living room area of the Niswonger Commons on January 24th. The ceremony was sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and was part of a week-long series of special events planned around Dr. King’s birthday.
The […]
Compete for $4,000 in cash prizes in the Curtis ‘28 and Billie Owens Literary Prize Contests
Tusculum College students may compete for $4,000 in cash prizes by entering the Curtis ‘28 and Billie Owens Literary Prize Contests.
Students may submit their best work in Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry and/or Scriptwriting. Each category’s prize is $1,000.
The rules are as follows:
Submit bound entries in a folder
Attach a cover letter stating
your name
local address
local telephone number
e-mail […]
Game Room opening ceremony draws students and staff
There’s a new game room in Katherine Hall! Over the Christmas break, the final touches were put in converting the one-time weight room and locker area in Katherine into a new game room for all students!
The new game room provides students with:
a pool table, freshly resurfaced with “Pioneer Orange” felt
two Foos ball tables
a practice putting […]
Alpha Chi graduates recognized during commencement
Sancia Warren, Virginia Swaggerty, Ashley Sinks, and Justin Higgins from left, graduating seniors and members of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society at Tusculum College, were recognized during a reception prior to commencement exercises on Dec. 15.
Juniors or seniors in the top 10 percent of their classes are invited to become members of the honor […]
More than 300 graduate during winter commencement ceremony
More than 300 students were graduated Saturday morning during the winter commencement at Tusculum College. Ceremonies began at 11 a.m. in the Pioneer Arena located in the Niswonger Commons. Drew Miles and Sudipa Shrestha presented brief student addresses on behalf of the graduating class.
Miles, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management major from Knoxville, discussed […]
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Bonner Leaders host a Christmas party at the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County
Youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County had the opportunity to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas, at top left, and create an ornament during a recent Christmas party at the club hosted by the Tusculum College Bonner Leaders.
The Christmas Party was organized and coordinated by two of […]
Women of Courage Award presented to Patty Virginia Sarden
Patty Virginia Sarden was honored on Wednesday (Dec. 12) for her service to make the local community a better place to live as she was presented the Greene County Women of Courage Award.
Sarden was presented the award during a ceremony at Tusculum College. The Award is presented by Tusculum’s Center for Civic Advancement, and the […]
Micah Haney is named the inaugural Student of the Block
The inaugural Student of the Block is Micah Haney, a sophomore Sport Management major hailing from Fort Payne Alabama. He is a 2006 graduate of Fort Payne High School and wishes to become a General Manager for a professional sports team in the near future.
Micah is very involved on the TC campus informally as well […]
Frankie DeBusk named Athletic Director at Tusculum College
After serving the last four months in an interim role, Frankie DeBusk has been named the permanent Director of Athletics at Tusculum College announced interim president Dr. Russell Nichols.
DeBusk, who also just completed his 10th season as head coach of the Pioneer football program, has been leading the College’s athletic department since August, following the […]
Tusculum College students seek nominations for ‘Woman of Courage’ award
Do you know a woman who has made a significant impact in the life of the community and not been widely recognized for it?
Students in a service-learning class at Tusculum College wants to hear from you. The students are seeking nominations for the “Woman of Courage of Greene County” award.
Nominations for the award should include […]
Tickets now on sale for Theatre-at-Tusculum production of “Brigadoon”
Theatre-at-Tusculum is proud to present Lerner & Loewe’s “Brigadoon” November 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 7:00pm and November 11 & 18 at 2:00pm in Annie Hogan Byrd Theatre.
This enchanting musical tells the story of two weary hunters, young Americans from New York City, who lose their way in the misty Highlands of Scotland. […]
Elizabeth I offers lessons for leadership in the 21st century, lecture
From her struggle to unify a religiously divided country under the crown to the challenge to maintain a strong relationship with her subjects, the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England offers many leadership lessons.
Those lessons were the focus of a lecture Tuesday evening at Tusculum College by Dr. Kim Estep, provost and academic vice […]
Kilday speaks to Tusculum student athletes about her journey from athletics into corporate management
Pamela Kilday, chief information officer and managing director of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, spoke to Tusculum College student athletes in a presentation on campus on Friday (Oct. 12) about her journey from athletics to a serving in management positions in some of the top banks in the country.
Kilday shared with the students […]
Wayne Murphy installed as new Campus Safety Director
Wayne Murphy, a veteran law enforcement officer with 21 years experience, was welcomed Monday morning as Tusculum College’s new Campus Safety Director in a brief and informal installation ceremony held in the Niswonger Commons on the Tusculum campus.
The Ohio native has worked at the college as a campus security officer for […]
Busy weekend of activities marked Homecoming 2007, “Pioneers Through the Years”
Dining, dancing, parading, picnicking, celebrating a big Pioneer football victory,giving honor to outstanding alumni and friends and lots of other activities were part of Homecoming 2007, “Pioneers Through the Years,” held Oct. 5 and 6 at Tusculum College.
Numerous honors were given out during the weekend. The most visible was, of […]
Volleyball raises $1500 for breast cancer research
The Tusculum College volleyball team raised over $1,500 in donations and pledges for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, announced College officials.
Last Saturday, the Pioneers hosted its second “Dig For the Cure” Day as Tusculum faced Brevard College. Tusculum was one of 42 colleges and universities in country that […]
Interpretation of Holocaust survivor and liberator photos focus of presentation
Scott Contreras-Koterbay, behind podium, is shown as he begins his presentation Monday evening (9/24) at Tusculum College.
His program featured photographs taken of Holocaust survivors and American soldiers who liberated them. The individuals shown were photographed in recent years and new live in Tennessee. Contreras-Koterbay’s presentation in the Allison Gallery was part […]
Glen Black named South Atlantic Region Scholar-Athlete Award Winner
The regional winners of the 2006-07 NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award have been announced and former Tusculum College kicker Glen Black has been named the South Atlantic Region honoree announced College officials Wednesday.
Black, a native of Bristol, Tenn., becomes the first student-athlete in Tusculum history […]