Category: University News

By Joan C. McKinney, director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Dr. Heather Hood Wise, owner of Wise Dentistry for Kids in Campbellsville, Ky., received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Campbellsville University’s commencement May 7. Dr. Joseph Hopkins, president of Campbellsville University, and Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs,…

By Gerard Flanagan, news writer/photographer/social media, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Jack Brammer knew from a young age writing would be a large part of his life. As a fifth grader in his hometown of Maysville, Ky., Brammer began keeping a diary—something he has remained faithful to for 60 years. “I’ve always liked…

By Ellie Wise, student intern, Office of University Communications   CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Four professors from the Campbellsville University School of Theology will present their summer scholarship papers at various Baptist theology conferences throughout this summer.   Dr. Twyla Hernández, professor of Christian missions, will present a paper titled “Decentralized Theological Education for a Post-Pandemic World,” at…

By Joan C. McKinney, director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – As a young child, Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council for Postsecondary Education, was often reminded by his parents of the importance of an education and the opportunities it would open up for him. “They pushed education, and they pushed it…

By Linda Waggener, freelance writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Terri Denham can be found on the campus of Campbellsville University in two roles this month. She walked with her fellow graduates May 7 when she received her Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree, and, she will be back on the job…

By Joan C. McKinney, director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Dr. Joseph Hopkins, the 12th president of Campbellsville University, presided over his first commencement asking the 1,593 students who were receiving their degrees “Who’s on your journey?” May 6 and 7 in Powell Athletic Center. Hopkins presented an address telling of the experience…

By Ellie Wise, student intern, Office of University Communications   CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, Town Hall Productions and Heritage Children Services will present “Comedy of Errors” ­May 12-14 in Campbellsville University’s Student Activity Center parking lot, 106 University Drive, at 8 p.m.  In case of rain, the show will be in…

By Gerard Flanagan, news writer/photographer/social media, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A drive past Clay Hill Memorial Forest would seem to indicate the area is relatively unchanged since a devastating December tornado swept through, uprooting large amounts of trees and closing Clay Hill’s nearly five miles of hiking trails. But, behind the scenes…

By Scarlett Birge, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – “We have a very singular way of thinking about the brown and Black experience. We’ve been taught over the last couple of years that we don’t matter and that we have no value.” Dr. Steven Kniffley, clinical psychologist and expert on race…