Lipscomb University — Organization Profile
Lipscomb University is a private Christian liberal arts institution based in Nashville, Tennessee, with its main campus at One University Park Drive in Nashville. Founded in 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding, the university was established to help students pursue academic preparation alongside the study of Scripture, a founding vision the school says continues to shape its work today.
The university states its mission is to prepare learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative education, integrating faith and practice with academic excellence in the classroom and through service to the church and the larger community. As a faith-based university, Lipscomb emphasizes student formation that includes intellectual development, professional preparation, and spiritual growth within a campus community setting.
Lipscomb offers undergraduate, graduate, and online study options, serving students from Nashville and the broader region, as well as learners who engage from a distance through online programs. The university also highlights the way its location connects students to a major metropolitan job market, with Nashville-area industries and community organizations providing context for internships, clinical experiences, and other applied learning opportunities.
Beyond the main campus, Lipscomb lists several additional locations and initiatives that extend its presence and services. These include the Family Therapy Center in Nashville and Spark, a Nashville-based site that supports engagement with community and professional partners. Lipscomb also notes a Florence, Italy location (a university villa) that serves as a home base for students participating in study abroad experiences.
People can engage with Lipscomb in multiple ways depending on their connection to the institution. Prospective students can explore admissions pathways for undergraduate and graduate study, schedule campus visits, and apply online. Alumni, parents, churches, and community partners can follow campus updates, participate in events, and support the university through charitable giving, including gifts designated to specific priorities through the Office of Advancement.
Lipscomb’s current president is Dr. Candice McQueen, and the university publishes leadership information alongside its mission, history, and campus resources. For the most direct and up-to-date details on programs, visiting, and ways to support the university, Lipscomb’s official website and related university pages provide primary information.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.lipscomb.edu/
- About: https://www.lipscomb.edu/about
- Mission and Vision: https://www.lipscomb.edu/about/mission-and-vision
- History: https://www.lipscomb.edu/about/history
- Admissions: https://www.lipscomb.edu/admission
- Undergraduate Application: https://admission.lipscomb.edu/apply/
- Graduate Studies: https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/graduate-studies
- Locations: https://www.lipscomb.edu/about/locations
- How to Give: https://www.lipscomb.edu/investing-students/how-give
- Office of the President: https://www.lipscomb.edu/about/leadership/office-president
Contact Information
- Email: ad********@******mb.edu
- Email: ad*********@******mb.edu
- Phone: 800-333-4358
- Mailing address: Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lipscombuniversity
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/lipscombuniversity
- X: https://x.com/lipscomb
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lipscomb
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/lipscomb-university/
Leadership
- Dr. Candice McQueen — President
- Lindsay Bales — Chief of Staff
- Jeffrey A. Baughn — Senior Vice President of Finance and Technology
- Kim Chaudoin — Vice President of Communications and Marketing
