Be A Bison Tour takes Lipscomb to admitted students this spring
This spring, Lipscomb University is hitting the road to bring the Lipscomb experience directly to admitted students with its spring 2025 Be A Bison tour.
Kim Chaudoin |
Lipscomb's Be A Bison tour is an opportunity for students who have already applied to Lipscomb to deepen their connection to the university and reinforce their decision to join the Bison community. By meeting current students, faculty and alumni, in key cities across Tennessee and Kentucky, these students will gain firsthand insight into what makes Lipscomb a transformative and supportive place to pursue their academic and personal goals.The stops include Chattanooga, Knoxville and Memphis in Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky, with more details to be announced soon.
From entertainment and networking to church and school visits, food and more, each tour stop will offer admitted and prospective students and their families a chance to meet others from their city who are considering or attending Lipscomb.
“We’re excited to bring the Lipscomb story directly to students and their families,” said Lipscomb President Candice McQueen. “The Be A Bison tour is more than just an introduction to Lipscomb — it’s about building community, sharing the exciting opportunities we offer and helping students envision their future as part of the Bison Herd. We look forward to meeting students across Tennessee and Kentucky this spring.”
The Be A Bison tour is also designed to connect prospective students with Lipscomb faculty, staff, alumni and current students, giving them a taste of the vibrant community and opportunities available at the university. The tour focuses on increasing awareness about Lipscomb among prospective students and encouraging them to visit campus or apply. By highlighting Lipscomb’s outstanding academic programs, Christ-centered community and campus life, the tour underscores why Lipscomb is a top choice for students seeking to integrate faith and learning.
“Lipscomb is a place where our students have transformative experiences,” said Byron Lewis, vice president of enrollment management. “The Be A Bison tour lets us take that message directly to students and is a fun way for them to experience the Lipscomb community, learn about its nationally ranked programs and explore how the university is shaping lives of purpose.”
Lipscomb University continues to garner national attention for its academic excellence and student satisfaction. Ranked #13 in the nation by Niche, a 2024-25 College of Distinction, and named one of the Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal, Lipscomb consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation. Its College of Education is ranked the best in Tennessee for teacher effectiveness and is nationally recognized for the quality of its teacher preparation program. Undergraduate business programs have been ranked among the top in the nation by Poets & Quants for the 8th consecutive year and #2 in Tennessee. The animation program is ranked #1 in Tennessee and #13 in the nation for its Bachelor of Arts in Animation Program and the Honors College was recently recognized as a “Hidden Gem” by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, an accolade shared with only 18 other universities nationwide.
More details about the Spring 2025 Be A Bison tour and its upcoming stops will be released soon as well as an announcement about a tour specifically designed for community college students. For more information, visit lipscomb.edu/admission.