13 Facts About Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University was founded in 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A Harding.

Lipscomb University graduated its first senior class in 1948, leaving behind the name of junior college forever.

Lipscomb University operates an on-campus high school and middle school as part of its training of teachers and research programs.

All three form Lipscomb University Academy, offering Pre-kindergarten through high school education.

In September 2020, Lipscomb University announced that it would be merging with the Austin Graduate School of Theology in Austin, Texas.

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The merger would become official in January 2021, with Lipscomb University managing all of AGST's affairs and expanding their course offerings.

David Lipscomb University never served as president, but as chairman of the board of trustees.

Under the administration of President Lowry, Lipscomb University increased the number of its graduate programs from 8 in 2005 to 44 in 2015.

Lipscomb University has announced plans for a new College of Business building and a new performing arts center.

Some academic buildings were built with tax-exempt municipal bonds, and, because Lipscomb University is a Christian school, this led to an extended lawsuit on the basis of whether or not a private religious institution is allowed to use public bonds.

An independent student newsletter, the Lipscomb University Underground, provides unfiltered student opinion for the campus.

Lipscomb University Global Learning announced that beginning in Fall 2019, the Santiago program would end and be replaced with a new program in Heredia, Costa Rica.

Lipscomb University was invited to the National Invitation Tournament as the regular-season conference champion, losing in its first game.