OFFICE OF ALUMNI & PARENT ENGAGEMENT

OCTOBER 2025

FROM THE PARENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Fall is in the air, and there is nothing quite like a Tennessee fall day! That means goodbye to those sticky, humid afternoons and hello to sweater weather! We have several activities and events designed to connect your entire family with our campus life.

Mark your calendars now for our signature family celebration of the semester—Bisons Weekend on Nov. 13-15! This special weekend is designed with you in mind, offering wonderful opportunities to make lasting memories with your student and our community. You'll find several highlighted events in this newsletter, with more details to come through our social media channels and website. We can't wait to welcome you home to Lipscomb!

Stacy Blackston ('00)
Director of Parent Engagement

UPCOMING KEY DATES

Please check the Academic Calendar webpage for information updates about the schedule or specific drop and add class dates for the upcoming academic year.

Nov. 13-15: Bisons Weekend
Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Dec. 2: Lighting of the Green
Dec. 5, 8-11: Final Exams
Dec. 13: Commencement
Dec. 15 - Jan. 6: Christmas Holiday Break
Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
March 9-13: Spring Break (Residence halls closed)
March 16-27: Academic Advising
March 26 - April 2: Registration/Priority Registration
April 23: Study Day (Undergraduates)
Apr. 24, 27-30: Final examinations
May 2: Commencement

PARENT NEWS

Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Bisons Weekend on November 13-15! Bisons Weekend combines family weekend and homecoming into one spectacular weekend of fun for the whole family. Highlighted below are three parent specific events. We can't wait to welcome your family to campus!

Parent Lunch and Learn
Friday, November 14 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM

"Building Emotional Resilience in Your College Student"

Kim Anderson, founder of Elevate Moms, licensed therapist, certified life coach, speaker, author and mom, will be presenting. She is passionate about providing parents with tools to grow and thrive in their own lives so they can help those they love to grow and thrive as well.

In our time together, we'll explore three powerful approaches that will change how you support your student. You'll learn how to recognize when they're emotionally overwhelmed or shutting down... how to respond to their struggles in ways that actually help instead of accidentally making things worse... and how to be both their launching pad and their safe place to land.

This isn't about fixing your student or eliminating their stress. It's about giving you tools to help them build real resilience—the kind that will serve them long after graduation.

Pancakes with the President
Saturday, November 15 | 9:30 AM

Start your Saturday morning with the Pancakes with the President breakfast! This special opportunity allows families to engage with each other and hear from Dr. Candice McQueen (’96).

Parents and family members, we've made special arrangements just for you! Please take a moment to register your family for this cherished tradition—we're looking forward to welcoming you on campus and creating meaningful memories together!

Bison Square Fair
Saturday, November 15 | Noon - 2 PM

Saturday afternoon, stop by the parent program tent to meet other families, grab some swag and register to win a giveaway. Enjoy lunch, live music, games, a petting zoo and inflatables. Student groups, clubs and colleges look forward to connecting with you!

On the first Tuesday of each month the parent program hosts a monthly prayer Zoom for our Lipscomb families. You are invited to join us as we get to know other parents, share prayer requests and praises.

Each month, a guest speaker who is a faculty member, local minister or parent, will facilitate our time together. The Zoom begins at 10:55 a.m. CT. This is the same time that our students will be in “The Gathering” which is our large group chapel. What a beautiful thing it is to take a break in the day to worship and pray together. Feel free to join us on screen or by voice—we understand you may be working!

The November parent prayer Zoom is on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at
https://lipscomb.zoom.us/j/89000830270

ACADEMICS - COLLEGE CORNER

Fall is an exciting and busy time at Lipscomb! The College Corner features news and happenings from each of Lipscomb’s nine colleges, providing you with an inside look at the opportunities students have to engage with their academic community and the incredible things happening across campus. We hope this feature keeps you connected to your student's journey at Lipscomb and gives you a glimpse of what’s happening on campus. Click on the name of the college below for information related to that college.

Provost’s List and Honor Roll
Congratulations to the summer term 2025 Provost’s List and Honor Roll recipients. These designations reflect the hard work and dedication of our students. Find the list of students who qualified here.

HOUSING

DINING SERVICES

Lipscomb Dining Services has refreshed its web page. Check out all the details here.

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE

Mark your calendar for March 26-28! Singarama tickets are on sale! Purchase tickets here.

GRADUATION OFFICE

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