Our Mission and Vision

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Now that you have heard from some students about their experiences at Carson-Newman University, let’s hear from someone who is leading the effort to define Carson-Newman’s future. Dr. Charles Fowler, Carson-Newman’s President, shares his vision for his plans to lead the university into a new era of spiritual and academic success.

– Thanks, Alex. As you can tell, after hearing from several of our students at Carson Newman, this is truly a special place. For over 170 years, we’ve been preparing students to be difference makers in the world. And all across those 170 years, there have been moments when a fresh vision emerged and was embraced in order to provide our students what they need to become everything they are destined to be. And this is one of those moments. This is the time for a recommitment to the values that we hold so dear. As we embrace this new vision, our university community has initiated a five-year strategic plan to improve facilities and to enhance our academic programs. This initiative will allow us to construct several new academic buildings, improve existing facilities and to add exciting new programs to our academic offerings. We believe that through this bold vision that we are going to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders. But with all of these exciting changes, there is one thing that will never change. And that is our steadfast commitment to be faithful to our Christ-centered mission. Cause it’s who we are, it’s what we do. Our students receive a world-class education at Carson-Newman University. They are embraced by a community that is marked by compassion, service, and purpose. Serving Christ and serving others. That’s the foundation upon which this university was formed and it is our mission as we pursue God’s preferred future for Carson-Newman University. Thank you. Now back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Dr. Fowler for your vision, for your leadership and for your commitment to pursue God’s preferred future for Carson-Newman university. Wow. What they say is true. Carson-Newman University really is a special place. I want to thank all the incredible students for sharing their stories with us. So you can learn more about what this university is all about. What an amazing university located in such a beautiful part of east Tennessee. So that’s it for me. I want to encourage all of you to learn more about Carson-Newman University for yourself, and hopefully we’ll see you on campus real soon. Talon’s Up. Cheers, everybody.