Dogwood Homecoming Weekend: Thank You |
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Thank you to all who joined us for Dogwood Homecoming Weekend. We had beautiful weather, and hope you enjoyed being back on campus. Once again, congratulations to the class of 1974 celebrating 50 years, to the Alumni Award recipients, and all of the reunion classes. Pictures are now available: Please click here. To view the full Chapel service, click here. God bless you and see you next year.
Logan Jennings
Director of Alumni and Community Engagement
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An Evening with Aaron Blake &
Farewell to President Whitaker
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King University was proud to welcome acclaimed Grammy-winning Metropolitan Opera Tenor, Aaron Blake, and pianist Cris Frisco to First Presbyterian Church in Bristol on April 1. Following Mr. Blake's performance was a reception to celebrate the esteemed service of King University President Alexander Whitaker. Our heartfelt gratitude extends to the King Institute for Faith & Culture, along with members of King's Board of Trustees, whose invaluable support made this exceptional event possible.
The University is delighted to announce that Aaron Blake has agreed to join King for the 2024-2025 academic year as Artist in Residence. Aaron regularly performs with world-class musicians including the Metropolitan Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Los Angeles Symphony and Israeli Symphony. He will be offering his expertise to students in the arts at King.
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Campus Cleanup Day: Thank You |
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Thank you to our faculty, staff, alumni, and students who volunteered at Campus Cleanup Day on April 3. It was a wonderful day as we completed numerous projects. We greatly appreciate all you do! Stay tuned for our next Campus Cleanup coming this summer. |
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In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Ray |
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It is with profound sadness that we report our beloved friend and colleague The Reverend Richard A. Ray, Ph.D., D.Litt., passed away on April 10. He was 88. In myriad and consequential ways Dr. Ray gave decades of his life to King: as faculty member, as trustee, and as interim president at a critical moment in the school’s history. Few, if any, could be said to have left a greater positive mark on King than Dick Ray. He was for many of us a great friend, example, mentor, and encourager. All of us who had the privilege to know and work with Dr. Ray will feel this loss profoundly. Those of us who did not know Dr. Ray nonetheless benefit daily from his many gifts of himself to this school and its community — as will all who follow us. He long ago joined the pantheon of greats who have formed the King we all know and love. |
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Spectrometer Fundraiser in honor of
Dr. Simeon Pickard
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In honor of Dr. Simeon Pickard’s 32 years of service and his coming retirement, King would like to encourage donations to the Chemistry department to be used in the purchase of an NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectrometer that will be utilized by all science programs at King. The American Chemical Society has identified this as the most critical piece of equipment for any Chemistry program and King is without one. Please consider making your donation today by clicking here.
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King and Virginia Highlands Partnership |
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King and Virginia Highlands Community College have signed a new admissions agreement that opens the way for those completing an associate degree in nursing at VHCC to achieve their four-year RN-BSN degree at King in three semesters.
We were delighted to host many of our VHCC colleagues for the signing and look forward to finding further ways to collaborate for the benefit of our neighbors and families in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. To read more click here.
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Ballad Health on Tuesday, April 9, named Shane Hilton '08 as its new chief financial officer.
“I’ve been fortunate to build a multi-decade career with this health system, and I’m humbled and honored by the faith they’ve put in me as I move into this new role,” Hilton said. “I’ve been tremendously fortunate to work under the support and leadership of Lynn (Krutak) and our other executives, and I’m excited to work alongside our team to pursue the potential of Ballad Health as a model of rural health care.”
Hilton earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business economics from Milligan University and a master’s degree in business administration from King University. Click here to read the story.
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King Welcomes New Students
& Hosts Local School Visit
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On Saturday, April 6, King University's Admissions team welcomed new students at Access King (above). This event gave new King students an opportunity to participate in early orientation. Students received their university ID card, met with advisors to organize their class schedule, visited with Financial Aid, and more.
King University enjoys inviting high school students on campus for instructional activities with our faculty and staff. On April 9, students from Johnson County High School (below) were our special guests as they completed a tie-dye lab with Dr. Pickard.
For admissions questions or to schedule a tour, please contact admissions@king.edu or 423.652.4861.
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"We love because he first loved us."
1 John 4:19
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"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
Consider making a gift to King University and watch your blessings multiply in the faces of our students!
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