Tusculum creates Master of Arts in Leadership with multiple concentrations, partners with local business community
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University is ensuring a strong pipeline of leadership in the for-profit, nonprofit and ministry realms with the introduction of an innovative new master’s degree that will utilize a hands-on approach for students to refine this important skill.
Beginning this fall, Tusculum will offer a Master of Arts in Leadership, which can be completed in 12 or 17 months and includes options for online or in-person coursework. This program not only supports the student, but the collaborative approach with companies and other organizations is also designed to help them by strengthening the skill sets of their employees.
Attendees at open house learn how Tusculum University supports students and prepares them for the rest of their lives
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University leaders and students shared what makes the higher education institution special as prospective students explored all that is available on campus during an open house Saturday, March 28.
Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum’s president, noted that providing students access to college is important to the university, but he said the institution places even more emphasis on helping its Pioneers attain graduation.
“We want you to start college, we want to support you through college and we want to see you walk across the stage,” he said. “You’re going to find a whole lot of support to help you get across that finish line.”
Woman whose family members fled Nazi Germany shares experience of surviving their new home, the Shanghai Ghetto
GREENEVILLE – A woman whose family fled Nazi Germany due to the persecution of Jewish individuals will give a presentation at Tusculum University about the experience of refugees of that faith who settled in Shanghai, China.
Judy Kolb will deliver the talk Monday, April 20, at 1 p.m. in Chalmers Conference Center, which is located in the Scott M. Niswonger Commons. The community is invited to hear this free lecture, titled “Surviving the Shanghai Ghetto: A Presentation by Survivor Judy Kolb,” and participate in a question-and-answer session at the conclusion of her remarks.
“This presentation will offer a unique and personal perspective on the persecution Jews suffered under the Nazi regime, as well as highlight the measures Jewish families undertook to survive this inhumane treatment,” said Dr. Joel Van Amberg, professor of history and the university’s faculty chair. “We are grateful to Judy for sharing this account and encourage community members to expand their knowledge about this chapter in history by attending her talk.”
Experts in AI share insights about this transformative tool during a summit at Tusculum University
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University professors and students as well as business leaders provided context about practical usage of artificial intelligence and shared examples of its applicability during a summit at Tusculum University.
The Appalachian AI Summit Wednesday, March 11, attracted about 80 people to hear experts share their knowledge about this rapidly evolving form of communication and conducting business. Among those who attended were educators, small and large business owners, representatives of nonprofits and those involved in workforce development.
“We were delighted to host this summit and help people better understand the value of AI in enhancing outcomes while using this tool in an ethical manner,” said David Hite, director of Tusculum’s Center for Free Enterprise and New Venture Creation, who organized the summit. “AI is a tool that’s going to build a connection to opportunity. The biggest risk is doing nothing. Thirty to forty percent of productivity gains can be obtained if we utilize AI effectively.”
Church Leaders Conference at Tusculum University to discuss method to run churches effectively and avoid pastor burnout
GREENEVILLE – Imagine you are a pastor of a small church with several members of your congregation experiencing challenging circumstances in their lives that require your ministerial assistance.
At the same time you are providing this spiritual support, your presence is needed to review paperwork and address plumbing issues that have arisen in the church building. The idea is that you will take care of all of these matters because each one is important and must include you. In reality, though, more than one person should be expected to handle them.
A conference Friday, March 27, at Tusculum University will present another option for completing many church matters – offload some of the administrative duties of the church to leaders and other members in the congregation who can take care of them just as well. That way, the pastor can focus more on the ministerial aspects of his job and avoid burnout from being tasked with too many other duties.
Prospective students can learn more about Tusculum and experience the campus’ beauty during open house in March
GREENEVILLE – Individuals who want to earn a high-quality bachelor’s or master’s degree and study in a caring Christian environment that will prepare them for the next step in their lives can learn more at an upcoming open house at Tusculum University.
Tusculum’s Office of Admission will hold the visit to the university Saturday, March 28, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the state-of-the-art Meen Center. Participants will receive valuable information about the university, academics, campus life and financial aid. They will also be able to tour campus and see the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams play.
The event is open to anyone who wants to earn a degree living on campus, as a commuter or in an online format.
Opportunities abound to grow knowledge and learn more about Tusculum University at Tennessee TRIO Day on campus
GREENEVILLE – Middle school and high school students further developed their knowledge and skills while they learned more about Tusculum University and the value of enrolling there during a daylong visit to Tennessee’s oldest higher education institution.
Tusculum hosted Tennessee TRIO Day Saturday, Feb. 28, which brought students from across the state to the campus. This is an annual event in Tennessee and part of a broader national celebration that highlights programs that serve students whose parents or guardians do not have a bachelor’s degree and who meet income-eligibility requirements.
“We are thrilled to bring students from across the state to Tusculum to have fun, engage in friendly competition and become more prepared for a collegiate experience,” said Dr. David Smith, executive director of TRIO programs at the university. “TRIO Day is ultimately about celebrating what Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Science, Educational Talent Search and Student Support Services represent at Tusculum University and what they mean for our students. Hosting this event is a real privilege for us.”
“Pioneer Perspective: Creating Our Community” showcases the art of Tusculum students, faculty and staff
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University’s Center for the Arts loves to present the work of local and regional artists, but the newest exhibit in the Clem Allison Gallery is even closer to home.
The center is showing “Pioneer Perspective: Creating Our Community” through Wednesday, March 25. The art on the walls and on pedestals, conveyed in a variety of media, is the work of Tusculum students, faculty and staff as part of a collective experience. In addition, Allison, who is now retired after leading Tusculum’s art program, contributed one of his paintings to the show.
Tusculum family members participated in a reception Thursday, Feb. 26.
Tusculum University Community Band to spotlight movie and theater music with the concert “An Evening with Tony and Oscar”
GREENEVILLE – Awards season is approaching with the arts, and the Tusculum University Community Band is embracing it for its upcoming concert.
The band will hold “An Evening with Tony and Oscar” Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the Chuckey-Doak High School auditorium. The concert theme aligns with the Academy Awards and the Tony Awards.
Do not worry about having to pay movie or theater prices to enter the auditorium. The concert is free, but donations are welcome.
Local African American resident describes different experiences being raised in Georgia and studying at Tusculum; participants celebrate the written words of African Americans at event
GREENEVILLE – Raised in a Christian family in Georgia, Bill Edmonds learned the principles by which everyone in the household lived, including love and the Golden Rule.
“I remember going to church before I started school,” Edmonds said during his remarks Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the African American Read-In at Tusculum University. “And those values are still with me today. You learn respect for people, and you treat them as you expect them to treat you. And this is what I have believed or tried to live throughout my life. There is a verse from a song that says, ‘Let the life I live speak for me.’”
Edmonds kicked off the annual event at Tusculum, during which students, faculty and staff honored African-American writers by reading their works. He is a 1971 graduate of Tusculum, who earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and subsequently worked for the state of Tennessee in a variety of professional positions for 41 years. He retired from Walters State Community College in 2011 as associate director of disability services.
Learn more about the practical uses of artificial intelligence from experts during a March summit at Tusculum University
GREENEVILLE – Individuals who are ready to embrace practical artificial intelligence will gain a greater understanding of this field and the ability to effectively and appropriately use it at the Appalachian AI Summit in March at Tusculum University.
The summit will be held Wednesday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with time for networking 30 minutes before the start, in the Meen Center. The event will bring together business leaders, educators, workforce partners, nonprofit organizations and students to examine how AI is being applied today and what it means for leadership, workforce development and economic growth across Appalachia.
A number of experts and AI leaders will be present to deliver keynote addresses and participate in breakout sessions.
Tusculum University will celebrate the talent and words of African American authors by reading their works at event
GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University will celebrate African American authors by reading their works during an event to mark the higher education institution’s observance of Black History Month.
The English program will hold the African American Read-In, an annual event on campus, Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the vestibule of the Thomas J. Garland Library. The commemoration this year will include an additional dimension – remarks from 1971 Tusculum graduate Bill Edmonds, a former member of Tusculum’s Board of Trustees.
The community is invited to this free event.