Franklin County, News, Russellville
 By  Staff Reports Published 
1:55 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2015

RHS grad starts Lipscomb University

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This year, Christian Foster, of Russellville, is a member of Lipscomb University’s 2015-2016 freshman class.

Foster, a Russellville High School graduate, is one of 669 freshman enrolled at Lipscomb University, contributing to the university’s overall record year enrollment of 4,686 after the first week of classes. The university has experienced an 86 percent jump in overall enrollment over the last decade.

Lipscomb University was named the 18th best college in the South, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s “2016 America’s Best Colleges” guidebook as well as one of the best colleges in the region for veterans and one of the most innovative schools.

Lipscomb University delivers a complete liberal art education characterized by an integration of Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, preparing each student spiritually, intellectually, social and physically for life and eternity. Lipscomb’s innovative curriculum and graduation requirements challenge students academically, spiritually and in their roles as global community citizens.

Students at Lipscomb University can earn a bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate or graduate certificate in 188 fields of study. The university offers several pre-professional programs, an accelerated adult degree program and an associate’s degree for residents at the Tennessee Prison for Women.

 

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