you
are Lipscomb.
A future senator, ready to try your hand at leadership in student government. A budding educator, working an afternoon tutoring job to prepare for this time next year, when you’ll be observing real classrooms as part of your coursework. An aspiring nurse, anticipating the medical mission trip to Malawi you’re already planning to take next summer. You are what makes our community extraordinary. Your gifts are God-given—that’s why it’s our highest priority to help you discover how you’ll use them for the rest of your life. And we’ve found that in the context of a faith-based, serviceminded community, education becomes a gateway for good. By engaging and expanding your intellectual strength, you’ll learn how to create meaningful change. You bring your curiosity, creativity and commitment, and we’ll make sure you’re equipped with knowledge, skills and confidence to shape the future. You are Lipscomb. And together, we lift the world.
Take a leap. College opens up a chapter of discovery and growth, redefining for yourself what it means to be independent. Is it moving out of your parents’ house? Developing a stronger work ethic? Doing your own laundry? It’s different for everyone. And we’re here to help you figure it out, offering support every step of the way.
Maybe you’ll live in a dorm—our staff of residence hall directors and RAs will become like family. In fact, they’re already planning for you, praying for you and figuring out how to make your residential experience feel like home. Each year, our res life staff is carefully chosen to provide leadership, offer support and create a welcoming, positive environment. But they’re not the only ones around to lend a hand. Our aroundthe-clock security officers are trained to monitor campus, respond to emergencies and will even jump-start your car battery or walk you to your dorm at night. If you need to speak with someone about any topic, our full-service Counseling Center provides confidential mental health support at no additional cost. Your physical well-being is important, too. In the Health Center, you can see a nurse for first aid or the nurse practitioner for more serious conditions. And if you’re eager to stay fit, the Student Activities Center features weight rooms, basketball and racquetball courts, a spinning studio, a performance studio, group fitness classes and an indoor track. Prefer the great outdoors to the gym? Try renting a bike, kayak or paddle board from Campus Recreation.
Find your fit. What do a dodgeball tournament, a Bison
place to fit in, to laugh, to thrive. It’s the traditions
statue and a musical production have in
that bring us together year after year,
common? For one, they’ll all be some of your
something to look forward to amid the chaos
favorite college memories—but it’s bigger
that college can sometimes be.
than that. The most important thing that our traditions It’s the sense of community you’ll feel: finding a
have in common is you.
Singarama “Singarama is my favorite Lipscomb tradition because you can make more friends and hang out with people you don’t normally hang out with. It gets people out of their comfort zone and bonds them together because they are reaching toward a common goal.” —Lindsay Bradshaw, ’20
Painting the Bison “It has become a tradition for students to spray paint the Bison statue in the middle of campus. It’s a cool way to create artwork that the whole school sees, but also fun because no one knows who did it.” — Peter Backer, ’23
Dodgeball “As a freshman, dodgeball was the first event to publicly push me out of my comfort zone, and it was so much fun. Teams come in costume and battle it out in the courtyard of a dorm to win the tournament—this year, the winner was a group of mechanics.” — Jeffrey Martin, ’23
Discover your Nashville. Ask any Lipscomb student where they are most likely to run into someone they know, and you’ll probably get the same answer: Baja Burrito, a locally owned Mexican restaurant around the corner from campus. They’re known for pineapple salsa and fruit tea, but they’re also known for being a Lipscomb staple. The local scene is an essential component of the
usually cheap. It’s small enough that you can
Lipscomb student experience. Nashville’s overflow
actually see the stage, and you get to watch the
of restaurants, coffee shops, music venues and
sunset over the city!” In 2019, Ascend’s stage saw
green spaces are your backyard. “My friends and
artists like Billie Eilish, Vampire Weekend, Hillsong
I grab dinner in 12 South all the time; it’s easy since it’s so close,” explains Angie Medina (’23). 12
United and Maren Morris.
South, one of Nashville’s trendiest neighborhoods,
But at the end of the day, some of your best
is less than a mile from campus.
memories might be the journey, not the
For Bailey Shafer (’21), one of the best ways
destination. “Driving down Music Row reminds
to spend a night off is a concert—and in Music
me that I live in such an influential city,” says
City, there’s no shortage of options. “Ascend
Harrison Huitt (’21). “Nashville is an event hub.
Amphitheater downtown is one of my favorite
There are always concerts, games or festivals
concert venues,” she shares. “Lawn seats are
going on that students can be a part of.”
Live the dream.
Recent internships in Nashville include:
Blood:Water • The Escape Game • Frist Art Museum • HCA Healthcare Healing Hands International • Lifeway • Make-A-Wish Foundation Nashville Predators Ford Ice Center • Nashville Scene Magazine • Nisolo • Nissan Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Reed Public Relations • Ryman Hospitality Properties Sony Music • Special Olympics Tennessee • Woodmont Hills Church
Nashville is a magnet for innovative minds:
volunteer and nonprofit organizations tied to
Over 120,000 college students are enrolled
your area of study.
in local universities, staking the city’s claim as the “Athens of the South.” Its high student
Nashville is also home to over 40,000
concentration means it’s a city constantly
businesses, setting itself apart as a city that
being refined, reformed and rethought by fresh
has recently seen unparalleled economic and
perspectives, wielding its heavy influence
industrial growth. The opportunities for high-
over culture to challenge and change norms.
caliber employment continue to multiply, and
Lipscomb is at the heart of this shift, infusing
you’ll have the resources to connect with local
the city with forward-thinkers and servant-
companies and gain a professional edge. Our
leaders. You’ll find your place through our
well-connected faculty consistently steer
service-learning model, which opens doors
students into jobs with some of Nashville’s most
for you to make meaningful connections in local
well-known businesses.
Pack your bags. With four unique places to spend a semester abroad, you might find that your most impactful college textbook is your passport. We can assure you—its lessons are unforgettable.
London, England
Vienna, Austria
When you think of London, do you think of Big
Whether you’re a history buff, music aficionado,
Ben? Buckingham Palace? Tower Bridge? With
art lover, outdoors enthusiast or culinary
its famed monuments, world-class theater scene,
connoisseur, Vienna has something for you.
abundant green space, 13 professional soccer
Explore world-class palaces, parks, museums
teams and more, London is the most sought-after
and more in one of the world’s renowned cultural
city in the world. Learn among a culture steeped
hubs. You’ll be speaking German, navigating the
in rich history. Live in the center of a buzzing,
streetcar system and frequenting a local café in
forward-thinking metropolis.
no time.
A world of options. Florence, Italy
Heredia, Costa Rica
Experience the alluring culture of a city with more
Costa Rica has it all: tropical climate, diverse
art per square mile than any other place on Earth.
landscapes, friendly locals and adventure around
In Florence, you’ll live in Lipscomb’s villa, take
every corner. It’s the top study abroad destination
Italian language classes and enjoy some of the best meals of your life. Walk in the footsteps of
in Latin America, and if you’re a fan of hiking, surfing, whale watching, snorkeling or a number of other activities, it’s easy to see why.
giants like Michaelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and
Live in a bustling college town with easy access to
other world-shapers, metaphorically and literally.
Costa Rica’s capital city, San José.
And our four semester-long programs are just the beginning. Take a Bible course in Israel. Study Spanish in Spain. Serve on a mission team in Australia. With over 55 short-term trip destinations on six continents, you could end up nearly anywhere in the world.
Build your network.
For
one-of-a-kind opportunities to connect with
distinguishing characteristic of a Lipscomb
professional resources around the city and
student is preparedness. Students are not
beyond. Local companies recognize the unique
only equipped with subject matter expertise—
attributes of a Lipscomb student, which is why
they also have the personal skills that ensure
we’re the first place big names turn to hire interns and recent grads. One of those big names is Stantec, a global design and delivery firm with offices around the world. The company’s senior principal of environmental sciences, Marc Pearson, often participates in mock
industry
leaders
like
Pearson,
the
At Lipscomb, you’ll learn from the best through
professional success. “What I particularly like about Lipscomb’s engineering program is its focus on career readiness by giving students the opportunity to participate in mock interviews and interact
interviews and professional development events
with professionals in Nashville,” said Pearson.
with the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering.
“The ability for students to know what it’s like to
Most recently, his involvement with Lipscomb led to
talk to people, look them in the eye … that’s the
the hire of two summer interns, engineering students
kind of interaction that makes me especially
Meadya Doski (’21) and Saad Rajput (’21).
interested in getting involved with Lipscomb.”
Dr. Kate Watkins Executive Director, LIFE Program Assistant Professor, College of Bible & Ministry What she says: “No matter what class it is, I won’t teach without doing a lesson on the image of God. I think it changes our every decision if we daily live in the knowledge that when God created humanity— each one of us—He created us in his own image. I see that in every single one of my students, and once I see that, they become my teachers, too.”
and strengths in order to personalize our interactions.
What students say: “Dr. Kate Watkins is probably the best professor I have ever had. She goes the extra mile with her students, learning about our interests
a ring with the word ‘faith’ on it. I will forever cherish
She truly radiates the light and love of Jesus in every way.” –Jessica Sanders, ’21 “Kate Watkins resembles a sweet high school teacher that I had who had passed away while I was at Lipscomb. As I grieved, Dr. Watkins took the time to pray over me and cry with me, and also give me it because of how she loved on me so well when I needed it the most.” –Destiny Talatham, ’20
Meet your mentors.
Dr. Kent Gallaher Chair, Department of Biology What he says: “I could tell you about a couple whose
often involve personal sacrifices, but the payoff is
wedding I officiated last May. Or of the international
beyond compare.”
students that my wife and I have fostered from places like Brazil, Madagascar, Scotland, Rwanda and the Czech Republic. Or of the students I’ve mentored in research and with whom I have traveled
What students say: “Dr. G and other faculty in biology
and other departments made me feel like I had a home on the third floor of the McFarland Science Center. I saw him not just as a mentor but as
the world. The bottom line is this: I have discovered
an example of someone who purposely tries to share
that authentic mentoring relationships are
his faith with other people. He prays for students
time consuming, sometimes uncomfortable and
every single day.” –Chandler Montgomery, ’17
At our core. Every element of life at Lipscomb is an opportunity to enrich your faith, wherever you f ind yourself along the journey. Here, you won’t just learn how to become a chemist, or an accountant, or an engineer— you’ll learn how to flourish by infusing your faith into your profession in a world that needs the virtues of Jesus. That’s because for us, higher education is tied
You’ll experience intentional spiritual formation
to higher purpose. Whether you are serving on
through academic service-learning programs,
an international mission team or learning to live
robust options to get involved with campus
out your vocation right here on campus, you’ll
ministry and a twice-weekly chapel where we
constantly be exposed to new ways to engage
gather to worship together. Your faith will be
with your beliefs. Your professors will challenge you to consider issues in your field through a biblical worldview. Your classes will explore fresh
nurtured in one-on-one settings, too: through prayer, mentorship and discipleship. We want to take your gifts, ideas and passions and help them thrive.
ways to impact the globe. Your community will
Essentially, our mission is to magnify what’s
consistently point you toward Jesus.
already shining.
Welcome home. As you start this season of self-discovery, few things are more influential than your environment. Lipscomb is the place that helps you grow into your whole self—deep into connected community, wide into new perspectives and up into remarkable leadership. You’re on a path that will set the course for your future. As for us? We already can’t wait to see how you’ll lift the world. Take the next step to confirm your enrollment and sign up for orientation. lipscomb.edu/admitted-students