February 2017

President Weedman presents annual report

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE —Johnson University President, Gary Weedman presented his annual financial report last Wednesday, including updated information on JU’s achievements and future plans. Weedman began the session by mentioning the recent SACSCOC 10 year reaffirmation. “It represents an enormous amount of work that goes on throughout the ten year period,” he said. “There are a lot … Read morePresident Weedman presents annual report

Funk hopes to become full-time professor at JU

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 by

Brandi Funk is a professor at Johnson University who teaches principles of management in the School of Business and Public Leadership. Funk is an adjunct professor and plans to teach full-time in the future. “I love my job and I feel that God is calling me to pursue education,” Funk said. Funk has an associate degree, … Read moreFunk hopes to become full-time professor at JU

JU alumnus returns to celebrate Homecoming hospitality

February 24, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE — Pastor Tom Cash, a 2000 Johnson University graduate in the preaching and church leadership program, has served in ministry for forty years. He spoke on his ministry experience and why Homecoming is so important to him below.

JUTN student raves about Switchfoot

March 7, 2017February 24, 2017 by

Ali Pierce, her husband and friends decided to forgo the traditional Valentine’s night out, and instead went to a concert. Pierce, her husband Caleb Pierce, and friends, Caleb Buck and Fallon Buck went to see Switchfoot at the Mill and Mine to spend Valentine’s Day together. Reliant K opened for Switchfoot at 7:30 p.m. that … Read moreJUTN student raves about Switchfoot

No chirping heard from this cricket

February 23, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE—Abigail Smith played softball for 10 years, but little did she know that she would use the same skills developed then now in a new sport. Before the beginning of the semester Smith had never played cricket before, but now she goes to play cricket every Friday in the old gym. Smith said her friend … Read moreNo chirping heard from this cricket

Global Learning Center opens for JUTN community

February 22, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE – Johnson University President Gary Weedman cut the ribbon to officially open the Global Learning Center today in the Phillips-Welsheimer Building. Director of International Relations, Duan Hua, has worked hard in preparing the Global Learning Center to help the Johnson community increase in global awareness. “We don’t want this place to be just a … Read moreGlobal Learning Center opens for JUTN community

Johnson Ultimate takes third in first tournament of spring semester

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 by Karysa Parrott

KNOXVILLE- The Johnson University Ultimate Frisbee team placed third overall in their first tournament of the semester at Mars Hill University last weekend.

The Royals played a total of eight games over the weekend, winning three games on the Saturday and two on Sunday.

With a close score of 15-12, Johnson won the first game against the Reinhardt University Ultimate team on Sunday.

During the second game against East Tennessee State University’s Ultimate team the Royals kept their spirits high even in the midst of fighting for a place in the championship.

ETSU won with a final score of 15-11, but the Royals returned for their last game of the tournament winning with a score of 15-11 against Wingate University.

Three new concentrations slated for school of business

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE — Students in the Johnson University School of Business and Public Leadership will soon have three new concentration options.

Dean of School of Business and Public Leadership for JU Florida, Catherlyn Brim, said the three new concentrations are management, marketing and sports management for undergraduate students.

The new concentrations, proposed in January, were created to help students advance the Kingdom of God in the business world.

“The concentrations of marketing, management and sports management were added because they are very prominent with what employers want in the business world,” Brim said.

The core for students in the business administration program consists of 39 credits. Each concentration is 18 credits but contains two classes from the core.

“The concentrations help students be able to connect to communities and businesses in which we live including profit or nonprofit organizations to contribute to the success and profitability of companies as a whole,” Brim said.

In the past, the business administration program had two fields of study including business administration and nonprofit management.

The new concentrations gave more options to student in the business and public leadership curriculum.

“Johnson offers a quality product that integrates students into a business perspective from a biblical worldview,” Brim said. “Our professors are practitioners in the nonprofit and business sectors and are equivalent to be competitive with state or other private institutions.”

JU sophomore leads group of students to Guatemala for Week of E

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE— JUTN sophomore, Lindsey Tenholder is leading a group of people on her second trip to Guatemala. She gives an insight on her faith and struggles in the podcast below.

SACSCOC approves JU reaffirmation, gives recommendation on assessment

February 22, 2017February 21, 2017 by

KNOXVILLE — For most students and alumni, Johnson’s accreditation reaffirmation in December went by with little fanfare, or even acknowledgement. But for administrators, faculty and staff, the reaffirmation was the culmination of year’s of work.

Johnson received its 10 year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Dec. 4, 2016.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, Tommy Smith said, “We invest a lot of time into this [two year process] because it’s worth it—Worth it for the students and University.”

Being accredited places the University in a class of high quality that reflects the best practices in education.