Derek Halvorson shook the Covenant community last spring when he announced a major transition by leaving his role as president of Covenant College. His plan was to become the founding director of the school’s new Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership, which left more questions than it did answers.
Read moreSegregated Chapel Talks on Sexual Faithfulnes
On Monday September 11 and Wednesday September 13, the department held separate chapel talks for men and women about sexual faithfulness. Chaplain Grant Lowe and Stephanie Formenti co-led these talks believing that this subject is essential for students as they seek to love others and love Jesus in community.
Read moreStudents Split on College Alcohol Policy
Of the 170 Covenant students who responded to the survey, 18.2% said they drank alcohol, 74.7% said they had never drunk alcohol, and an additional 7.1% indicated they had drunk alcohol but indicated that this has been on breaks, May terms, or during communion.
Read moreFreshmen comment on O-Week
On Move-In Day, over 200 freshmen drive up the mountain, adrenaline pumping.
Read morePriesthill Offers New Single Session Therapy
A new alternative to traditional counseling
Read moreSACC Fee
On Monday, April 3, Covenant’s Student Senate led campus in a successful vote to increase the Student Association (SACC) Fee by $50 for the year. This means that beginning in the 2023-24 academic school year, each student will be paying an additional $25 per semester to go towards the Student Association budget.
Read moreMoving On: Covenant Says Farewell to Faculty and Staff Members
At the end of this semester, Covenant will not only say goodbye to the graduating class of 2023, but also a handful of faculty and staff who are either retiring or taking new positions elsewhere. Dr. Daphne Haddad, Dr. Tom Neiles, Dr. Heath Garris and Courtney McKenzie are all moving on to new adventures in retirement or career advancement.
Read moreSeniors Katherine Horn and Mason Harmon Reflect on Volunteer Work with West Brow Fire and Rescue
For seniors Katherine Horn and Mason Harmon, college has been more than hanging out with friends and going to class. It has also included late-night responses to emergency calls, weekly training in burn boxes, and making deep connections with fellow firefighters: both Horn and Harmon are volunteers at West Brow Fire and Rescue (WBFR).
Read moreHappy S.A.D.
On Thursday, March 30, Covenant College hosted its once a semester Student Appreciation Day, affectionately called S.A.D. by students and staff. S.A.D. is a day full of special events to show the college’s appreciation for the student body and encourage the campus.
Read moreQ&A Panel: Core Curriculum
On February 21, Student Senate hosted a Q&A Panel on Covenant’s Core Curriculum. The event was an opportunity for faculty members to answer student questions and give an update on the Core Oversight Committee’s review of the curriculum. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Colin Messer, and faculty members Dr. Heather Hess, Dr. Bill Davis, Dr. Robert Erle Barham and Dr. Kelly Kapic attended.
Read moreFounders Music Video
One of the most looked forward to events of the Spring Semester is always Founders Music Video, and this year’s did not disappoint! Hosted by Ray Lantrip and Allison Andrews, the night was a fun showcase of the talent of each hall.
Read moreThe G.R.A.C.E. Report Series: The Legacy and Future of Women at Covenant Part 2
Despite the growing number of female faculty and support for their work at Covenant College, by 2017, the gender gap still posed a problem. That same year, Covenant College ran The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” survey to mark employee satisfaction. However, when Dr. Karen Nelson, vice president of Institutional Effectiveness and member of the president’s cabinet, analyzed the data, there was a marked disparity between the satisfaction of male and female faculty and staff. The results of the survey were shared with the administration, including President J. Derek Halvorson and the Board of Trustees.
Read moreWhy Aren’t You Eating?
For some Covenant students, severe food allergies make the simple process of daily eating a hurdle.
Read moreG.R.A.C.E Report Series Part 1
The article is the first in a three-part series about women’s roles at Covenant College throughout its history. This first article is an overview of the history of women at Covenant, specifically the faculty, starting in 1957. The next two articles will look at the years 2018-present, explaining the findings and impacts of the 2018 G.R.A.C.E. report, and the College’s failed attempts to secure a place for women on the Board of Trustees.
Read morePresident Halvorson Stepping Down
Tuesday morning, students and faculty alike received an email that contained, for many, unexpected news. College president Dr. J. Derek Halvorson announced that he would be stepping down on June 30, 2023. To the relief of many, he will remain on campus with a new title and role to play in our community. Effective immediately after his resignation, President Halvorson will be named director of the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership. When asked to describe the nature of this new center, the president said that “The goal of the center is to inspire and equip Covenant students to take up and excel in the sort of selfless, Christ-like leadership exemplified by the men for whom the Center is named.”
Read moreNot a Drill: Fire in Carter Unnerves Students, Demonstrates Facilities’ Strengths
Around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, Carter Hall residents found their evening interrupted by a relatively routine phenomenon: a fire alarm. Unlike many other alarms, however, this one was not false: a curtain drape in the southeast corner of Carter Lobby had been set on fire.
Read moreCovenant Students Visit Homeless Camp
On Sunday January 15, 2023, a group of Covenant students went to Chattanooga’s only city-sanctioned homeless camp.
Read moreBeing the Buffalo: Center for Calling and Career Seeks to Demystify Postgraduate Life
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m., students and faculty of the Center for Calling and Career gather in a conference room of Carter Hall to ask and answer questions about life after graduation. Underclassmen and upperclassmen alike come for Chick-fil-A and stay for tips on how to navigate future plans for graduate school, job searching, networking and other features of professional development.
Read moreQ&A with Marvin Olasky
Dr. Marvin Olasky taught at The University of Texas at Austin for twenty-five years and edited WORLD magazine from 1992 through 2021. He has published over 28 books, including his most recent, “The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-level History, 1652-2022.”
Read moreMac Movie
In the thin space within the Venn diagram between Thanos quotes and RA baby photos exists Mac Movie, Maclellan/Rymer Hall’s annual short film tradition.
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