2021-2022

Summer Graduation (Jul 30, 2022)
Union University graduated 96 students during its summer commencement ceremony on July 30 at West Jackson Baptist Church. Ann Singleton, associate provost and dean for instruction at Union University, was the keynote speaker.
Spring Graduation: Undergraduate Commissioning Service (May 21, 2022)
Spring Graduation: Graduate and Non-Traditional Students (May 21, 2022)
Spring Graduation: Traditional Undergraduate Students (May 21, 2022)
Music: Jazz Band Concert (May 10, 2022)
Chapel: Awards Day (May 6, 2022)
Chapel: Derek Westmoreland (May 4, 2022)
Speaker: Derek Westmoreland, Senior Pastor, Millington First Baptist Church, Millington, Tenn.
Music: Spring Choral Concert (May 3, 2022)
Music: Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra Concert - Night at the Movies (Apr 30, 2022)
Chapel: GO Trips Commissioning Service (Apr 29, 2022)
Chapel: Paul Chitwood (Apr 27, 2022)
Speaker: Paul Chitwood, President, International Mission Board
Chapel: A Conversation on Work and Witness (Apr 22, 2022)
A discussion with Hunter Baker, Beth Madison, Renee Dauer, Kim Jones, and Santhosh Abraham on being salt and light in the workplace.
Music: Commercial Music Showcase (Apr 21, 2022)
Chapel: Gary Snuffin (Apr 20, 2022)
Speaker: Gary Snuffin, Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Jackson, Tenn.
Good Friday Chapel: Brandon James (Apr 15, 2022)
Speaker: Brandon James, Pastor, Green Hill Church, Mt. Juliet, TN; Trustee, Union University
Word Series Chapel: Frank Anderson (Apr 13, 2022)
Speaker: Frank Anderson, Director, Center for Racial Reconciliation; Stephen Olford Chair of Expository Preaching & Associate Professor of Ministry and Missions, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 5:13-20
Word Series Chapel: Josh Simmons (Apr 8, 2022)
Speaker: Josh Simmons, Director for eLearning Success and Media, Union University; Pastor, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Bells, Tenn. - Sermon from 1 John 5:1-12
Word Series Chapel: Mark Catlin (Apr 6, 2022)
Speaker: Mark Catlin, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Director for MCS, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 4:1-21
Chapel: Loving Your Neighbor: A Christian Perspective on Title IX (Apr 1, 2022)
Word Series Chapel: Hal Poe (Mar 30, 2022)
Speaker: Hal Poe, Charles Colson University Professor of Faith and Culture, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 2:28-3:24
Chapel: Katrina Bazzoli (Mar 18, 2022)
Speaker: Katrina Bazzoli, Residence Director for the Women’s Quads, Union University
Word Series Chapel: Brad Green (Mar 16, 2022)
Speaker: Brad Green, Professor of Theological Studies, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 2:15-27
STM Lecture: Jonathan Leeman (Mar 16, 2022)
Speaker: Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks and an elder at Capitol Hill Baptist in Washington, DC - Address: "Why Your Christianity is a Political Threat"
Music: Night of Worship (Mar 13, 2022)
Chapel: Don Whitney (Mar 11, 2022)
Speaker: Don Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality; Associate Dean of the School of Theology The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chapel: Dhati Lewis (Mar 9, 2022)
Speaker: Dhati Lewis, Lead Teaching Pastor, Blueprint Church, Atlanta, Ga.
Word Series Chapel: Jacob Shatzer (Mar 4, 2022)
Speaker: Jacob Shatzer, Associate Dean, School of Theology and Missions; Assistant Provost and Director for Curriculum and Program Development; Associate Professor of Theological Studies, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 2:7-14
Word Series Chapel: Joe Ball (Mar 2, 2022)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 1:5-2:6
Word Series Chapel: Ray Van Neste (Feb 25, 2022)
Speaker: Ray Van Neste, Dean, School of Theology and Missions; Processor of Biblical Studies, Union University - Sermon from 1 John 1:1-4
Family Life Series Chapel: Dub and Susie Oliver (Feb 18, 2022)
Speakers: Dub and Susie Oliver, President & First Lady, Union University
Family Life Series Chapel: Dub and Susie Oliver (Feb 16, 2022)
Speakers: Dub and Susie Oliver, President & First Lady, Union University
Chapel: Dean Inserra (Feb 11, 2022)
Speaker: Dean Inserra, Lead Pastor, City Church, Tallahassee, Fla.
Chapel: Jamie Mosley (Feb 9, 2022)
Speaker: Jamie Mosley, Pastor, Redeemer Church, Hendersonville, Tenn.
Founders Day Chapel: Justin Wainscott (Feb 4, 2022)
Speaker: Justin Wainscott, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry; Director of Discipleship and Campus Ministries, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Address: "John Jeter Hurt"
Chapel: Todd Brady (Feb 2, 2022)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries, Union University
Merry Christmas from Union University (Dec 23, 2021)
May we always remember the most wonderful Christmas story ever told. From our family to yours, Union University wishes you a Merry Christmas.
Music: Voices of Proclamation - "The First Noel" (Dec 22, 2021)
Fall Graduation: All Undergraduate Degrees except Associate Degrees, BSOL & MCUTS (Dec 11, 2021)
Speaker: Reggie Thomas ('85) - read more
Fall Graduation: Associate Degrees, BSOL, MCUTS and all Graduate Degrees (Dec 11, 2021)
Speaker: Reggie Thomas ('85) - read more
Music: A Union Christmas (Dec 3, 2021)
A Christmas collage concert featuring our many different vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Music: Handel's Messiah (Nov 30, 2021)
A concert of highlights from Handel's beloved oratorio, Messiah.
Happy Thanksgiving from Union University (Nov 26, 2021)
Faculty of the Year Chapel: Jeremy Blaschke (Nov 17, 2021)
Speaker: Jeremy Blaschke, Assistant Professor of Biology, Union University - Address: The Conservation of Beauty
Chapel: Joe Ball (Nov 12, 2021)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry, Union University
Chapel: Wholeness Panel (Nov 10, 2021)
Panel Members: Jonny Wilson, Tamarin Huelin, Ken Litscher, and Katrina Bazzoli
Music: Bluegrass, Gospel Singers, & Jazz Band Concert (Nov 8, 2021)
A fun, upbeat concert with the Bluegrass Ensemble, Gospel Singers, and Jazz Band!
Chapel: Homecoming 2021 (Nov 5, 2021)
Honoring the Class of 1971 & 1972
Chapel: Willie McLaurin (Nov 3, 2021)
Speaker: Willie McLaurin, Vice President for Great Commission Relations and Mobilization, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
Music: Fall Symphonic Band & Orchestra Concert (Nov 2, 2021)
A concert of inspiring music performed by our large instrumental ensembles, the Union Symphonic Band and the Union Symphony Orchestra, under the expert baton of Prof. Michael Mann.
Chapel: Nik and Ruth Ripkin (Oct 29, 2021)
Speakers: Nik and Ruth Ripken, Missionaries and Founders, Nik Ripken Ministries
Chapel: Todd Brady (Oct 27, 2021)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries, Union University
Chapel: Jerry and Christi Haag (Oct 22, 2021)
Speakers: Jerry and Christi Haag, President and CEO, Advocate and National Speaker, One More Child
STM Biblical Counseling Workshop: Brad Hambrick (Oct 21, 2021)
Speaker: Brad Hambrick, a Union University alumnus, serves as the pastor of counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, N.C., and as assistant professor of biblical counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Chapel: Shawn Stutz (Oct 20, 2021)
Speaker: Shawn Stutz, Executive Director, FOCUS Ministries, Knoxville, Tenn.
The Core Values of Union University (Oct 19, 2021)
Shown at the 2021 Scholarship Banquet featuring Jeremy Camp.
Chapel: A Conversation about the Local Church (Oct 13, 2021)
Speakers: Beth Madison, Bryan Carrier, Ted Kluck, and Luanne Powell
Music: Fall Choral Concert (Oct 12, 2021)
An amazing night of singing and worship with our many choirs and vocal ensembles, including Union University Singers, Gospel Singers, Jubilate, Voices of Proclamation, Sounds of Exaltation, and Surrender!
Theatre: Blank Slate Improv (Oct 8, 2021)
STM Lectures: Justin Wainscott (Oct 7, 2021)
Speaker: Justin Wainscott, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Address: "Competing Narratives of the Christian Life: Learning to Live in Light of the Right Story"
Global Focus Chapel: Douglas Renfro (Oct 6, 2021)
Speaker: Douglas Renfro, Pastor of Discipleship, First Baptist Church Jackson
Global Focus Chapel: Robert Lane (Oct 1, 2021)
Speaker: Robert Lane, IMB Missionary, Missionary in Residence
Global Focus Chapel: Derrick DeLain (Sep 29, 2021)
Speaker: Derrick DeLain, Lead Pastor, Proclamation Church, Nashville, Tenn.
Global Focus Chapel: Student Panel (Sep 24, 2021)
The Gospel and Discomfort Series: The Discomfort of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (Sep 23, 2021)
Speakers: DiAnne Malone and Keith Bates
Global Focus Chapel: The Traveling Team (Sep 17, 2021)
Speaker: Gunnar, The Traveling Team
Faith in Practice Chapel: Justin Perry (Sep 10, 2021)
Speaker: Justin Perry, Lead Pastor, Covenant Life Church, Tampa, Fla.
Faith in Practice Chapel: Justin Perry (Sep 9, 2021)
Speaker: Justin Perry, Lead Pastor, Covenant Life Church, Tampa, Fla.
Faith in Practice Chapel: Justin Perry (Sep 8, 2021)
Speaker: Justin Perry, Lead Pastor, Covenant Life Church, Tampa, Fla.
Chapel: Jay Hardwick (Sep 3, 2021)
Speaker: Jay Hardwick, Senior Pastor, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn.
Chapel: Oliver, Agee, and Kluck (Sep 1, 2021)
Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver, Bob Agee, and Ted Kluck
Chapel: Courtney Moore (Aug 27, 2021)
Speaker: Courtney Moore, Founder and President, Women and Work
Chapel: Chris Kouba (Aug 25, 2021)
Speaker: Chris Kouba, Lead Pastor, United City Church, Humble, Texas
Fall Convocation: Dub Oliver (Aug 20, 2021)
Speaker: Dub Oliver, President, Union University - Address: Love