Category: News
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CU graduate, Jessica Johnson, Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
By Ian McAninch, student intern writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Jessica Johnson of Clarkson, Ky., one of the over 2,000 graduates at Campbellsville University, was the student recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Dr. Michael V. Carter, Campbellsville University president, along with Board of…
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Former Campbellsville University Board of Trustees Member Receives Honorary Doctorate of Musical Arts
By Ian McAninch, student intern writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – James E. “Buzz” Cason, regarded as “the Father of Nashville Rock” received an Honorary Doctorate of Musical Arts at Campbellsville University’s graduate commencement ceremony Friday, May 3. In his address to the graduates, their families, faculty, staff and coaches, Dr. Michael V.…
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Ashli Watts, commencement speaker, receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
By Ian McAninch, student intern writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Ashli Watts, senior vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the commencement ceremony guest speaker at Campbellsville University on Saturday, May 4, was presented with the 2019 Algernon Sullivan Award. Dr. Michael V. Carter, along with Board…
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Advancement Board’s Annual Derby Rose Gala raises over $30,000 for Student Scholarship Fund
By Ariel C. Emberton, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – “It is extremely safe to say that my life would look drastically different if I had not attended Campbellsville University,” Daniel Bannister, a senior of Glasgow, Ky., said. Bannister was one of the student guest speakers at Campbellsville University’s 11th Annual Derby…
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Campbellsville University honors 197 teachers from 68 school districts in Excellence in Teaching Ceremony
By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – “Children still need teachers who care about them and believe in them … create environments where they feel safe and happy. They still need teachers who are patient and work hard to help them learn and grow. It’s as simple…
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‘Double, double, toil and trouble’ Macbeth at Lone Valley Barn, 723 Lone Valley Road, Campbellsville May 8-11 at 8 p.m.
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‘Macbeth’: Coming soon to a theater near you
By Holly Jo Evans, student news writer, Office of University Communications Coming to the close of the spring semester at Campbellsville University means it’s time for “Shakespeare Under the Stars.” Community Trust Bank, Town Hall Productions and Campbellsville University Theater will present Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at the Lone Valley Barn, 723 Lone Valley Road, Campbellsville. The…
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Campbellsville University graduates record number of students in May at 2,279; 2,592 for academic year
By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – “Be kind and work hard, and I promise you amazing things will happen,” Ashli Schmidt Watts, senior vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, told a record number of 2,279 students who received degrees from Campbellsville University during three commencement…
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Earth Day celebration kicks off Earth Week at Campbellsville University
By Ariel C. Emberton, student news writer, Office of University of Communications “We are stewards of the Earth, and we are to take care of it,” Dr. John Chowning, executive assistant to the president for government, community and constituent relations, said as he welcomed the audience to the university’s Earth Day at the Turner Log…
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‘Macbeth’: Coming soon to a theater near you
By Holly Jo Evans, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Coming to the close of the spring semester at Campbellsville University means it’s time for “Shakespeare Under the Stars.” Community Trust Bank, Town Hall Productions and Campbellsville University Theater will present Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at the Lone Valley Barn, 723 Lone Valley…