Our mission is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant-leaders.The Office of Career Services seeks to provide all C-N students and alumni with assistance in all of your career development needs. From major and career exploration to assistance with resume and cover letter writing and mock interviews to preparation for post-undergraduate education, Career Services is here to help prepare our students and alumni for the opportunities that await them along their professional journeys.
Research, Creativity, and Performance Day was born out of the Carson-Newman community's desire to showcase the excellent work in which our members engage both inside and beyond the classroom. Showcasing work by undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty, the yearly event brings the campus together to celebrate our intellectual and artistic accomplishments.
The Recreational Services Office is responsible for operating the Maddox Student Activities Center (MSAC), directing the intramural program, and administering events sponsored by the Recreational Services Council. Services include scheduling and managing the MSAC facilities, coordinating and promoting all intramural events, training and supervising MSAC work-study staff, intramural directors, intramural supervisors and officials.There are many opportunities for exercise, competition and socializing provided through Recreational Services. The Maddox Student Activities Center has resources for fitness training, free play and leisure activities. The intramural program offers a diverse array of activities providing many choices and opportunities for students to compete. Recreational Services Council events expose students to the beauty of east Tennessee and provide opportunities outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, rafting and snow skiing.
The Carson-Newman family is vast and strong, helping us to always keep students first — since 1851.We’re united in our mission as a caring, Christian community.Your faithful generosity is changing the world through our graduates. And this is the future of this nationally ranked institution.So we invite you to explore our web pages, videos and read our stories. See the impact our graduates are having on the world — literally the world.Be inspired by what future Eagles will experience here, and be a part of moving Carson-Newman forward.
In the early 1840s, a number of Baptist leaders in East Tennessee desired to offer better prepared ministers to area congregations. The East Tennessee Baptist Educational Society, which was comprised of two groups with a common interest, applied in 1850 for a charter to establish an institution of higher learning. Afforded the use of a local church building, Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary opened to students in the fall of 1851. The Tennessee Legislature granted the school’s charter in December of that year.
As noted in their founding documents, the founders possessed a twofold intent: “to promote education in general, and among the ministry in particular.” Over time, that ideal has become the institution’s DNA of Christian service as evidenced in student volunteers as well as in the lives of alumni. The institution produced its first graduate, Richard Scruggs, in 1855. Manifesting the ideal of “education in general,” Scruggs went on to become a physician. The following year, the second graduating class reaffirmed the school’s mission by producing a lawyer and a minister, in that order.
The 1889 merger of men’s and women’s institutions made Carson-Newman an early entrant in coeducation in the region.Throughout its history, the institution has instilled a deep commitment to service in its students. The fruits of its labor, its alumni, have filled schoolrooms, courthouses, hospitals, boardrooms, pulpits, and mission fields the world over in spreading the lessons of Carson-Newman’s motto of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.
Servant leadership programs abound on campus; the effects of which are staggering. Appalachian Outreach and its volunteers have provided more than 2200 weeks’ worth of home repairs in 25 years; Baptist Campus Ministries sends out more than 200 fall and spring break volunteers annually; Bonner Scholars provide approximately 10,000 hours of service per year and Community Connections offers a student-run agency that matches area needs with helpers. Global education and broadening students’ horizons are staples of the Carson-Newman experience. Scores of international students study at Carson-Newman each year while others travel from campus to study abroad. Recent efforts have included a two week study trip to South Africa, archeological excavation in Jordan, earthquake relief work in Haiti, a focus on healthcare in South Korea and ministry in Zimbabwe.
Giving back to God through diligent study and by serving His creation combine to make the double helix of the Carson-Newman experience. The heritage is tailor-fit to the vision of Dr. O’Brien: “C-N’s future will be built on the twin pillars of academic rigor and Christian excellence.” Carson-Newman students learn to think, to write, to read well, and to present and enter into the give and take of argument so as to become educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.
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I am currently a sophomore transfer here at Carson-Newman. I transferred here this year from a school in West Virginia and let me tell you, this school is just amazing! I'm from the north where almost everyone cares about their own thing and puts others second. When I first came down here, I couldn't believe how friendly and approachable everyone was! I'm even really good friends with my tour guide from last year. The students are laid back and approachable, they're all sensitive to the needs of others and are willing to help a fellow student regardless of the situation they're in. The professors here are awesome! Their willingnesss to help students with whatever they need help with makes life that much better. I've even had quite a few pray with the class during the first couple of weeks. Almost every staff member here on campus treats each student like their part of their immediate family. Words can't describe how blessed I am to be here. I LOVE CARSON NEWMAN! The only downside to Carson-newman is the student life on the weekends. It can get kind of borning but SGA is working on getting more activities together for students to participate in on the weekends. Also, some of the dorms are getting a little old, but maintenance does their best to fix whatever problem may arise to the best of their ability. If you are looking for a university where you want to get a great education, make life long friends and develop your relationship even more with Jesus Christ then this is the place to be!
By Jonathan K. (Sep, 2012) |
At first, I thought that Carson-Newman College was too small. What was I thinking? I could have attended a larger state university. However, after Welcome Week and getting to know people, I felt comfortable and cared for. Faculty and staff pray for you and your success. These things do not happen at "state u". Its close enough to the city and tourist areas for fun, and far enough away for peace and quiet. Cheering on our winning teams, especially Football and Soccer, is great, too!
By Marisa G. (Jul, 2011) |
Come here if you are serious about your studies and professional calling. Do not come here if you want the traditional college experience (partying/getting drunk/getting laid). Many opportunities to serve: from the local communities to international missions. Concerts, lectures, plays, music, intramurals, sports: Carson-Newman College is an active campus. It is located within the town, so you don't feel isolated. TVA lakes surround us, Knoxville and the Smokey Mts are 30 minutes away. Larger towns of Morristown and Dandridge are 15 to 20 minutes away. A degree from here is well-respected. Many students receive full-ride scholarships to graduate schools across the country. Previous comments are dated: campus improvement is ongoing. Two classroom buildings were recently built. Several other buildings are being renovated.
By Thomas M. (Jun, 2011) |
Carson-Newman College has an excellent reputation in the region for producing serious students and graduates as opposed to kids who went to party. The academics were very good and the access to caring knowledgeable faculty was amazing. If you want a great academic education and an environment which promotes good character go to this school. The honors program and the arts department were both wonderful and I feel the school really helped shape the man I am today.
By Cat H. (Feb, 2011) |
Carson-Newman College is an ideal college for anyone who desires to be challenged academically and to grow spiritually and emotionally. The professors have an open-door policy, promote critical thinking skills in the classroom, and offer a helping hand to students both inside and outside the realm of academia. You will not be lost in the shuffle of things, and by the time you graduate, if you have taken advantage of the opportunities around you, you will find yourself feeling as though you are leaving home. C-N is truly a special place with remarkable people...both students and professors alike. You will walk away quite competent in your area of study and more sure of who you are and who you want to be.
By Rolis C. (Jun, 2008) |
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The education my daughter is receiving in Tennessee is phenomenal; the dedicated staff truly fosters her growth and passion for learning.
By Jessica Tran (May, 2024) |