Tusculum University marked the beginning of its 225th academic year Wednesday, August 22 with Opening Convocation, welcoming students, faculty, administrators and staff.
The Faculty and Administration of Tusculum University gather in front of Annie Hogan Byrd auditorium for Opening Convocation, the launch of Tusculum’s 225th academic year on Wednesday, August 22.
Tusculum’s 28th president, Dr. James L. Hurley, presided over convocation and encouraged students to make every day count. “Since its humble beginning over two centuries ago as Greeneville College, Tusculum University has held the same basic principles of citizenship and stewardship as part of the core mission, encouraging students to academic excellence, community service, character development and integrity; making each day count is the encouragement I wish to share with you toward accomplishing your goals and living out Tusculum’s mission,” he said.
“Celebrating our 225th year, you are part of an unequalled heritage and you will have opportunities here that will enable you to pursue your dreams to their fullest,” Dr. Hurley continued. “Many exciting changes are underway for Tusculum and our students will have opportunities to make a lasting difference, in our community relationships, in our university and individually.”
Tusculum University, the first institution of higher education in Tennessee and the 28th oldest in the nation, provides a comprehensive education in a Judeo-Christian environment, grounded in a civic, liberal and medical arts curriculum with pathways for career preparation, personal development and civic engagement. Approximately eighteen hundred students are enrolled on the main campus in Greeneville and two off-site locations in East Tennessee.