Retired professor Moore to speak at Union’s Dec. 13 graduation
December 10, 2025 - Retired Union University professor Kelvin Moore will deliver the commencement address as part of Union University’s graduation ceremonies Dec. 13 at West Jackson Baptist Church. Moore joined the Union faculty in 1991 after serving as pastor of churches in Alabama, Louisiana and West Virginia. He taught Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Hebrew Grammar and a variety of Old Testament classes before retiring in 2024 as professor of Christian studies. He is the author of “The New Testament for the 21st Century: A Concise Guid... READ MORE
Classics major at Union University to begin in fall 2026
December 9, 2025 - Union University will launch a classics major in the fall of 2026 with tracks focusing on classical languages and classical civilizations. “A classics major traditionally involves studying the history, the language, the art, the philosophy and the literature of ancient Greece and Rome,” said Scott Huelin, professor of English and director for Union’s Honors Community. “The way that we’re thinking about classics, however, is not just focusing on ancient Greece and Rome, but on ancient civilizations more broadly, especially the ones that i... READ MORE
Union trustees approve purchase of Mid-America campus in Memphis
December 5, 2025 - Union University will acquire the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary property on Appling Road in Cordova, Tennessee, after university trustees in their Dec. 5 meeting authorized the purchase. The university plans to sell its Germantown property at 2745 Hacks Cross Road and move its operations from that facility, including the Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies, to the new location, which will be named Union University Memphis. “This property next to Bellevue Baptist Church gives Union a much more prominent locat... READ MORE
Annual ‘A Union Christmas’ concert set for Dec. 5
December 2, 2025 - Union University’s music department will present its annual “A Union Christmas” concert Dec. 5. The evening will feature performances by the combined choirs and instrumental groups of the Department of Music, as well as congregational singing and Scripture reading. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel. It is free and open to the public. ... READ MORE
Union releases Williams’ NT to celebrate key anniversary
December 1, 2025 - To mark the 100th anniversary of Charles B. Williams joining the Union University faculty in 1925, Union University Press has released a special edition of his translation, “The New Testament in the Language of the People,” first published in 1937. Williams (1869-1952) is one of the most prestigious biblical scholars associated with Union. His Williams translation became a favorite in many churches around the world and was published while he was serving as professor of Greek and ethics at Union. Williams earned his doctorate in New ... READ MORE
Union to launch civil and computer engineering concentrations
November 20, 2025 - Union University’s Department of Engineering will add concentrations in civil engineering and computer engineering beginning in the fall 2026 semester. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering currently offers concentrations in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. “Our vision for the department has always been to add more concentrations,” said Jeannette Russ, chair of the engineering department. “We just had to wait until the time was right, and we feel like that time is right now.” Civil engineering encompasses t... READ MORE
Chapman headlines Union’s 27th annual Scholarship Banquet
November 5, 2025 - A concert by Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Union University’s EDGE program highlighted the 27th annual Union Scholarship Banquet Nov. 5 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. FirstBank and Elite Contractors were the lead sponsors for this year’s Scholarship Banquet. “The Scholarship Banquet is always a key event at Union every year we celebrate the generosity of donors and invest in the dreams and future success of our students,” said Catherine Kwasigroh, Union’s vice pre... READ MORE
Conn named Alumnus of the Year as part of Union’s annual Homecoming week
October 29, 2025 - Union University’s 2025 Homecoming celebration included the recognition of 16 alumni and friends of the university for outstanding achievements in their respective fields and the presentation of Union’s Homecoming Court, among other activities. “As we celebrated Homecoming, we saw the impact Union alumni and students have not only on campus but in communities near and far,” said Catherine Kwasigroh, Union’s vice president for institutional advancement. “Their commitment to service and excellence reflects the values at the heart of Union’s... READ MORE
Union serves local residents during 23rd annual Campus and Community Day
October 23, 2025 - For Union University junior Rebekah Ruth Basie, serving at Jackson’s Birth Choice pregnancy medical clinic on Tuesday was about more than simply lending a helping hand to a local nonprofit organization. “As a believer, if the Lord cares about life, I should care about life,” Basie said. “And not in name only.” Basie, a sociology major from Pine Mountain, Georgia, was one of more than 700 Union University students and employees who participated in the 23rd annual Campus and Community: A Day of Remembrance and Service. Each year, Unio... READ MORE
Janney challenges Union community to rethink Civil War history
October 8, 2025 - Think of Appomattox as a starting place rather than an ending point, Caroline Janney told a group of Union University students and Jackson community members Oct. 6 in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel. “Indeed, there are as many stories that begin in Appomattox as there were men there: Union and Confederate, black and white,” said Janney, the John L. Nau III Professor of the American Civil War at the University of Virginia. As the 28th annual Carls-Schwerdfeger Lecture Series speaker, Janney gave two addresses related to the American ... READ MORE