Congratulations to Dr. Gregory Shivers! Dr. Gregory Shivers earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education in Indianapolis, Indiana, in July 2025. His dissertation, “Exploring Elementary Educators’ Perspectives Surrounding the Multifaceted Aspects of Play Breaks: A Basic Qualitative Study,” highlights the critical role of play in holistic […]
Dr. Sara Howard Congratulations to Dr. Sara Howard on the successful defense of her doctoral dissertation at the University of Tennessee! She was awarded her Ph.D. in Comparative and Experimental Medicine with a focus in Epidemiology and a minor in Statistics in August 2025. Dr. Howard currently serves as an occupational epidemiologist in Oak Ridge, […]
KOC adds three new physicians, enhancing specialized care across region Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has hired three new physicians who bring expertise in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. David Cooper, a hand specialist, will see patients at KOC Lakeway in Morristown as well as the Powell, Weisgarber and […]
Professor from Israel giving presentation at Tusculum in September Dr. Yosef “Yossi” Garfinkel, a professor of archaeology at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, who spoke at Tusculum in 2022, will return in September to give another presentation. He will deliver his lecture Monday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Nancy B. Moody Lecture Hall […]
A Message from the Division of Education It is hard to believe that it is already August 2025. Learning in the Education Division is a year-round experience. As the summer semester draws to a close, the Education faculty is diligently preparing for the start of the fall 2025 semester. Our incoming undergraduates have been visiting […]
Tusculum University Announces Bridge Sign Dedication Honoring Bill and Jane PilloniFriday, October 31, 2025 | 1:30 PM What: A Meaningful and Fun Kickoff to Homecoming 2025 and a Moment in Tusculum History!Join us for a special celebration as we dedicate the Bill and Jane Pilloni Pedestrian Bridge—a new landmark honoring two beloved alumni from the […]
PLANNED GIVING NOTE! We buy life insurance to help provide financial assistance and security for loved ones upon our death. As life unfolds for many of us, however, the original beneficiary no longer requires financial support. What then? There are various ways of managing this situation, and it’s always wise to consult a financial planner […]
Kyle J. Cavanaugh, a distinguished alumnus of Tusculum University, has been appointed to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Ballad Health Board of Directors. A former Tusculum basketball player, Cavanaugh has built an extraordinary career in executive leadership, currently serving as President of Administration for the National Basketball Association (NBA). His experience spans higher […]
Dr. Keri Cagle, a proud alumna of Tusculum University, has been named Senior Vice President of ORAU and Director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). In this new leadership role, Dr. Cagle will oversee critical initiatives supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratory system, advancing scientific research and […]