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{{Short description|Private university in Kentucky}}
{{Short description|Christian university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, US}}
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Campbellsville University traces its origins to the founding in 1906 of Russell Creek Academy by the Russell Creek [[Baptist]] Association.<ref>John E. Kleber, ''The Kentucky Encyclopedia'', University Press of Kentucky, US, 2014, p. 156</ref> The academy gradually became a [[junior college]] in 1924, later developed its offerings and a four-year curriculum, becoming accredited as a college in 1959. With an expansion of graduate programs, in 1996 the college gained university status.
Campbellsville University traces its origins to the founding in 1906 of Russell Creek Academy by the Russell Creek [[Baptist]] Association.<ref>John E. Kleber, ''The Kentucky Encyclopedia'', University Press of Kentucky, US, 2014, p. 156</ref> The academy gradually became a [[junior college]] in 1924, later developed its offerings and a four-year curriculum, becoming accredited as a college in 1959. With an expansion of graduate programs, in 1996 the college gained university status.


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In 2014, the university began to disassociate with the [[Kentucky Baptist Convention]] ([[Southern Baptist Convention]]) so it could elect trustees independently.<ref> Whitney Jones, [https://www.wkms.org/education/2014-07-16/campbellsville-university-distances-itself-from-kentucky-baptist-convention Campbellsville University Distances Itself From Kentucky Baptist Convention], wkms.org, USA, July 16, 2014 </ref> The following year, it entered into a mission partnership with the [[American Baptist Churches USA]].<ref>Roger Alford, [https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/campbellsville-university-signs-agreement-with-another-denomination/article_bb4942a5-8078-50a7-b809-8d9704caa32c.html Campbellsville University signs agreement with another denomination], kentuckytoday.com, USA, October 21, 2015</ref>
The president of the university is Michael V. Carter, [[Ph.D.]] The immediate past president is [[Kenneth W. Winters]] (born 1934). He is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] state senator from District 1 based in [[Murray, Kentucky|Murray]] in southwestern Kentucky. Before Winters, the president was William Randolph "Randy" Davenport of Campbellsville, who served 1969–88.


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In February 2017, the CU field house was damaged in a fire. The university planned to raze the old structure and rebuild on the same spot. The new structure was expected to be available in time for the new football season in mid-August.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cknj.com/content/cu-replace-fieldhouse-0|title=New building scheduled to open later this year|author=Franklin Clark|date=March 15, 2017|publisher=Central Kentucky News-Journal|access-date=March 20, 2017}}</ref>
Fuller Harding, an attorney and former state representative from Campbellsville, served on the CU board of trustees for five years. His father, Abel Turner Harding (1881–1966), had been instrumental in raising funds to establish Russell Creek Academy, the forerunner of Campbellsville College.<ref>Calen McKinney, "CU Board of Trustees member, Fuller Harding, dies Jan. 10 at 94", ''The Campbellsvillian'', Vol. 8 No. 2 (June 2010), p. 19</ref>

Forest Shely, a physician in Campbellsville and a 1943 graduate of the former Campbellsville Junior College, served as a trustee of the university for 56 years, from 1954 until his death in 2010.<ref>Joan C. McKinney, "Campbellsville University Board of Trustee member since 1954, Dr. Forest F. Shely dies," ''The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University'', Vol. 9, No. 2 (November 2010), p. 12</ref>

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In 2014, it announced her intention to end her affiliation with the [[Kentucky Baptist Convention]] ([[Southern Baptist Convention]]), due to its decision to want to elect trustees independently.<ref> Whitney Jones, [https://www.wkms.org/education/2014-07-16/campbellsville-university-distances-itself-from-kentucky-baptist-convention Campbellsville University Distances Itself From Kentucky Baptist Convention], wkms.org, USA, July 16, 2014 </ref> In 2015, it entered into a mission partnership with the [[American Baptist Churches USA]].<ref>Roger Alford, [https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/campbellsville-university-signs-agreement-with-another-denomination/article_bb4942a5-8078-50a7-b809-8d9704caa32c.html Campbellsville University signs agreement with another denomination], kentuckytoday.com, USA, October 21, 2015</ref>

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In February 2017, the CU field house was damaged in a fire. The university will raze the old structure and rebuild on the same spot. The new structure was expected to be available in time for the new football season in mid-August.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cknj.com/content/cu-replace-fieldhouse-0|title=New building scheduled to open later this year|author=Franklin Clark|date=March 15, 2017|publisher=Central Kentucky News-Journal|access-date=March 20, 2017}}</ref>


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===School of Art===
===School of Art===
Next to the Gosser Fine Arts Center is the university's School of Art. Like Gosser, the School of Art main building also has classrooms, and is to have a computer lab for students who want to learn about art. The School also has a Gallery building and the Tessener complex (which has a [[printing press]] room and a classroom), that were once houses.
Next to the Gosser Fine Arts Center is the university's School of Art. Like Gosser, the School of Art main building also has classrooms, and is to have a computer lab for students who want to learn about art. The School also has a Gallery building and the Tesseneer complex (which has a [[printing press]] room and a classroom), that were once houses.


===School of Education===
===School of Education===
When Campbellsville College gained university status in 1996, the re-organized governance included one college of Arts and Sciences and five schools, including The School of Education, which oversees the preparation of teachers. In the fall of 1996, the School of Education moved its offices into Carter Hall and in 2006 into the new School of Education building. The preparation of teachers has expanded to offering graduate education and online education in a wide variety of certifications and advanced roles. The university offers programs in Louisville, Somerset, Harrodsburg and Elizabethtown in addition to the main campus. The School of Education has been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) in 2007 and 2012 and by the Council of Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and EPSB in 2019.
When Campbellsville College gained university status in 1996, the re-organized governance included one college of Arts and Sciences and five schools, including the School of Education, which oversees the preparation of teachers. In the fall of 1996, the School of Education moved its offices into Carter Hall and in 2006 into the new School of Education building. The preparation of teachers has expanded to offering graduate education and online education in a wide variety of certifications and advanced roles. The university offers programs in Louisville, Somerset, Harrodsburg and Elizabethtown in addition to the main campus. The School of Education has been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) in 2007 and 2012 and by the Council of Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and EPSB in 2019.


=== School of Chiropractic ===
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==Campuses and centers==
As part of the university’s commitment to health sciences the School of Chiropractic was added in 2022. The Doctor of Chiropractic program is designed to provide graduate students with a comprehensive education in spinal health, musculoskeletal care, and holistic patient management. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the curriculum integrates rigorous academic coursework, hands-on clinical training, and research opportunities. With a focus on fostering a culture of care, the school prepares graduates to become compassionate, skilled healthcare providers who contribute to improving community wellness. Campbellsville University’s School of Chiropractic stands out as one of the few chiropractic programs in the region, reflecting the university's mission to provide innovative and accessible education.


=== Rankings ===
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[[File:CampbellsvilleUniversityCampus-1 IMG 0996.JPG|thumb|200px|CU Campus]]
Campbellsville University was ranked #88 (tie) in the Regional Universities South category of the 2022–23 Best Colleges rankings by [[U.S. News & World Report]]. The institution was also ranked #84 in the Top Performers in Social Mobility category.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2023 |title=U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Campbellsville University |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/campbellsville-university-1959 |page=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref>
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The {{convert|80|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus is situated in the center of Kentucky, about a half mile from downtown Campbellsville, population 9,000. Another portion of the campus, Clay Hill Memorial Forest, is {{convert|7|mi|km|spell=in}} from campus. It is a {{convert|135|acre|km2|adj=on}} educational and research woodland that is being developed by the Division of Natural Science as a regional center for environmental education and research. Also, Green River Lake, a {{convert|10000|acre|km2|adj=on}} recreational state park, is {{convert|5|mi|km|spell=in}} from campus.


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==Campuses and centers==
Since 2002, Campbellsville University has operated an off-site center in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], Kentucky. It moved to nearby [[Jeffersontown, Kentucky|Jeffersontown]] in July 2007.


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[[File:CampbellsvilleUniversityCampus-1 IMG 0996.JPG|thumb|200px|CU Campus]]
Campbellsville University also has a satellite center in [[Hodgenville, Kentucky|Hodgenville]] in [[LaRue County, Kentucky|LaRue County]], the birthplace of [[Abraham Lincoln]]. The branch center offers adult education, general education classes, and children's programs. The building in Hodgenville is a gift to CU from Freddie Hilpp.<ref name=camp2009>''The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University'', May 2009, p. 7</ref>
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The {{convert|80|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus is situated in the center of Kentucky, about a half mile from downtown Campbellsville, population 9,000. Another portion of the campus, Clay Hill Memorial Forest, is {{convert|7|mi|spell=in}} from campus. It is a {{convert|135|acre|km2|adj=on}} educational and research woodland that is being developed by the Division of Natural Science as a regional center for environmental education and research. Also, Green River Lake, a {{convert|10000|acre|km2|adj=on}} recreational state park, is {{convert|5|mi|0|spell=in}} from campus.


===Harrodsburg campus===
===Harrodsburg campus===
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==Distance learning==
Campbellsville University offers online-degree opportunities. Online programs include four associate degree programs: Associate of Science in Business Administration,<ref>[http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-business-admin/ ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902050147/http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-business-admin/ |date=September 2, 2011 }}</ref> Associate of Science in Christian Studies,<ref>[http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-christian-studies/ ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902050119/http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-christian-studies/ |date=September 2, 2011 }}</ref> Associate of Science in Criminal Justice,<ref>[http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-criminal-justice/ ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201211745/http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-criminal-justice/ |date=December 1, 2011 }}</ref> and Associate of Science in General Studies.<ref>[http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-general-studies/ ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201211750/http://online.campbellsville.edu/online-degree-programs/associate-programs/associate-general-studies/ |date=December 1, 2011 }}</ref>

Graduate programs include master's and Rank I programs in education and special education, and master's programs in theology, business administration, counselling, organizational leadership, and social work. Campbellsville University offers an RN to BSN that is designed for nurses looking for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completion program. The accelerated degree programs are Web-based and allow versatile learning.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
===Campbellsville Tigers===
===Campbellsville Tigers===
The athletic teams of the Campbellsville main campus are called the Tigers. Their official colors are maroon and gray. The university is a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Mid-South Conference]] (MSC) since the 1995–96 academic year. They are also a member of the [[National Christian College Athletic Association]] (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level. The Tigers previously competed in the [[River States Conference|Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (KIAC; now currently known as the River States Conference (RSC) since the 2016–17 school year) from 1964–65 to 1994–95.
The athletic teams of the Campbellsville main campus are called the Tigers. Their official colors are maroon and gray. The university is a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Mid-South Conference]] (MSC) since the 1995–96 academic year. They are also a member of the [[National Christian College Athletic Association]] (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level. The Tigers previously competed in the [[River States Conference|Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (KIAC; known as the River States Conference (RSC) since the 2016–17 school year) from 1964–65 to 1994–95.


Campbellsville competes in 30 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, dance, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include archery, bass fishing, kayak bass fishing, cheerleading and eSports.
Campbellsville competes in 30 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, dance, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include archery, bass fishing, kayak bass fishing, cheerleading and eSports.


====Football====
====Football====
The original football program was discontinued in 1937 during the Great Depression.<ref>''History of Campbellsville University'' (Prospect, KY: Harmony House, 2005), 159.</ref> The college revived the sport in 1987 under the direction of coach Ron Finley (1933–2009).
The original football program was discontinued in 1937 during the Great Depression.<ref>''History of Campbellsville University'' (Prospect, KY: Harmony House, 2005), 159.</ref> The college revived the sport in 1987.

Shelby Osborne became the first female football player to play a non-kicking position at a four-year college after signing in summer 2014 to play cornerback at Campbellsville University.<ref>{{cite news |last=McDonald |first=Janelle |date=June 4, 2014 |title=Groundbreaking football player signs to play in college |publisher=[[WAVE (TV)|WAVE-TV]] |location=Louisville, Kentucky |url=http://www.wave3.com/story/25695271/groundbreaking-football-player-signs-to-play-in-college |access-date=August 14, 2014}}</ref>


The school's football team plays at [[Ron Finley Stadium|Finley Stadium]].
The school's football team plays at [[Ron Finley Stadium|Finley Stadium]].
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====Women's basketball====
====Women's basketball====
The women's basketball team made their record setting 29th appearance in the NAIA National Basketball Tournament in 2018/19,after completing a sweep of the conference regular season title (undefeated), and winning the conference tournament. The Lady Tigers are coached by former Lady Tiger player and 300+ career coaching wins Ginger High Colvin.
The women's basketball team made their record setting 29th appearance in the NAIA National Basketball Tournament in 2018/19, after completing a sweep of the conference regular season title (undefeated), and winning the conference tournament. The Lady Tigers are coached by former Lady Tiger player and 300+ career coaching wins Ginger High Colvin.


====Volleyball====
====Volleyball====
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*[[Nancy Cox (TV news anchor)|Nancy Cox]], television personality in Lexington, Kentucky
*[[Nancy Cox (TV news anchor)|Nancy Cox]], television personality in Lexington, Kentucky
*[[Phil Cunningham (basketball coach)|Phil Cunningham]], [[Troy University]] head basketball coach
*[[Phil Cunningham (basketball coach)|Phil Cunningham]], [[Troy University]] head basketball coach
*[[E. Bruce Heilman]], chancellor of the [[University of Richmond]]<ref name=camp2009/>
*[[E. Bruce Heilman]], chancellor of the [[University of Richmond]]<ref name=camp2009>''The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University'', May 2009, p. 7</ref>
*[[Vernie McGaha]], Republican member of the Kentucky Senate
*[[Vernie McGaha]], Republican member of the Kentucky Senate
*[[Dallas Robinson]], the state of Kentucky's sole Army Veteran and Olympian from the 2014 Olympics; Sochi Russia. Hall of fame athlete and coach.
*[[Dallas Robinson]], the state of Kentucky's sole Army Veteran and Olympian from the 2014 Olympics; Sochi Russia. Hall of fame athlete and coach.
*[[Rick Stansbury]], basketball coach
*[[Rick Stansbury]], ninth winningest coach in SEC basketball history. Current head coach at [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball|Western Kentucky University]]; former [[Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball|Mississippi State University]] men's head basketball coach (1998–2012); assistant men's basketball coach from 2014 until 2016 at [[Texas A&M University]].
*[[Simon Van Booy]], author
*[[Simon Van Booy]], author
*[[Randy Wayne]], actor
*[[Randy Wayne]], actor
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==References==
==References==


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==External links==
==External links==

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* [http://www.campbellsvilletigers.com Campbellsville Tigers athletics website]
* [http://www.campbellsvilletigers.com Campbellsville Tigers athletics website]
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Campbellsville University
Former name
Russell Creek Academy (1906–1924)
Campbellsville Junior College (1924–1959)
Campbellsville College (1959–1996)
TypePrivate university
Established1906 (1906)
Academic affiliations
Appalachian College Association, Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities
PresidentDr. Joseph Hopkins
Academic staff
463
Students12,209[1]
Undergraduates4,150[1]
Postgraduates7,667[1]
Location
Campbellsville
,
Kentucky
,
United States

37°20′39″N 85°20′52″W / 37.34417°N 85.34778°W / 37.34417; -85.34778
ColorsCampbellsville main campus:
   
Maroon & Gray[2]
Campbellsville Harrodsburg campus:
   
Maroon & Gray
NicknameTigers
Sporting affiliations
Campbellsville main campus:
NAIA – Mid-South
NCCAA Division I – Mid-East
Campbellsville Harrodsburg campus:
NCCAA Division II – Mid-East
Websitewww.campbellsville.edu

Campbellsville University (CU) is a private Christian university in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It was founded as Russell Creek Academy[3] and enrolls more than 12,000 students. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.[4]

In 2014, the university trustees ended its covenant agreement with the Kentucky Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention), but vowed to uphold the ideals.

History

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Campbellsville University traces its origins to the founding in 1906 of Russell Creek Academy by the Russell Creek Baptist Association.[5] The academy gradually became a junior college in 1924, later developed its offerings and a four-year curriculum, becoming accredited as a college in 1959. With an expansion of graduate programs, in 1996 the college gained university status.

In 2014, the university began to disassociate with the Kentucky Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention) so it could elect trustees independently.[6] The following year, it entered into a mission partnership with the American Baptist Churches USA.[7]

In February 2017, the CU field house was damaged in a fire. The university planned to raze the old structure and rebuild on the same spot. The new structure was expected to be available in time for the new football season in mid-August.[8]

Academics

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School of Music

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CU in the fall

The Gosser Fine Arts Center is home to Campbellsville University's School of Music. Housed in this complex are classrooms, practice rooms, faculty studios, offices, a computer lab, a piano lab, an instrumental rehearsal hall, a choral rehearsal hall, and the Gheens Recital Hall.

The Music Library is on the mezzanine level of the Montgomery Library. This collection contains performance videos, CDs, AV listening/viewing stations, musical scores, music reference books, and music periodicals. There is a conducting room in the basement level for music students to videotape practice and conducting assignments.

School of Art

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Next to the Gosser Fine Arts Center is the university's School of Art. Like Gosser, the School of Art main building also has classrooms, and is to have a computer lab for students who want to learn about art. The School also has a Gallery building and the Tesseneer complex (which has a printing press room and a classroom), that were once houses.

School of Education

[edit]

When Campbellsville College gained university status in 1996, the re-organized governance included one college of Arts and Sciences and five schools, including the School of Education, which oversees the preparation of teachers. In the fall of 1996, the School of Education moved its offices into Carter Hall and in 2006 into the new School of Education building. The preparation of teachers has expanded to offering graduate education and online education in a wide variety of certifications and advanced roles. The university offers programs in Louisville, Somerset, Harrodsburg and Elizabethtown in addition to the main campus. The School of Education has been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) in 2007 and 2012 and by the Council of Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and EPSB in 2019.

School of Chiropractic

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As part of the university’s commitment to health sciences the School of Chiropractic was added in 2022. The Doctor of Chiropractic program is designed to provide graduate students with a comprehensive education in spinal health, musculoskeletal care, and holistic patient management. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the curriculum integrates rigorous academic coursework, hands-on clinical training, and research opportunities. With a focus on fostering a culture of care, the school prepares graduates to become compassionate, skilled healthcare providers who contribute to improving community wellness. Campbellsville University’s School of Chiropractic stands out as one of the few chiropractic programs in the region, reflecting the university's mission to provide innovative and accessible education.

Rankings

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Campbellsville University was ranked #88 (tie) in the Regional Universities South category of the 2022–23 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The institution was also ranked #84 in the Top Performers in Social Mobility category.[9]

Campuses and centers

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CU Campus

The 80-acre (320,000 m2) campus is situated in the center of Kentucky, about a half mile from downtown Campbellsville, population 9,000. Another portion of the campus, Clay Hill Memorial Forest, is seven miles (11 km) from campus. It is a 135-acre (0.55 km2) educational and research woodland that is being developed by the Division of Natural Science as a regional center for environmental education and research. Also, Green River Lake, a 10,000-acre (40 km2) recreational state park, is five miles (8 km) from campus.

Harrodsburg campus

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Campbellsville University Harrodsburg is developing into a full second campus, not simply a satellite. It has dorms and sports teams.

Residence halls

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Ransdell Chapel

Nearly half of the students enrolled at CU live on campus.

  • The Residence Village (women)
  • The Residence Village (men)
  • Broadway
  • North Hall
  • South Hall East
  • South Hall West
  • Stapp Hall
  • Campbellsville University Apartments

Athletics

[edit]

Campbellsville Tigers

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The athletic teams of the Campbellsville main campus are called the Tigers. Their official colors are maroon and gray. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) since the 1995–96 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level. The Tigers previously competed in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC; known as the River States Conference (RSC) since the 2016–17 school year) from 1964–65 to 1994–95.

Campbellsville competes in 30 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, dance, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include archery, bass fishing, kayak bass fishing, cheerleading and eSports.

Football

[edit]

The original football program was discontinued in 1937 during the Great Depression.[10] The college revived the sport in 1987.

Shelby Osborne became the first female football player to play a non-kicking position at a four-year college after signing in summer 2014 to play cornerback at Campbellsville University.[11]

The school's football team plays at Finley Stadium.

Wrestling

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Several CU teams have received national recognition. Zack Flake, a sophomore from West Chester, Ohio, won Campbellsville's first individual national wrestling championship with his title in the 141-pound weight class in wrestling at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships in 2007.[12]

Men's basketball

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The men's basketball team has had three consecutive berths in the NAIA National Basketball tournament, reaching the National Semi-Final in 2008.[13]

Women's basketball

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The women's basketball team made their record setting 29th appearance in the NAIA National Basketball Tournament in 2018/19, after completing a sweep of the conference regular season title (undefeated), and winning the conference tournament. The Lady Tigers are coached by former Lady Tiger player and 300+ career coaching wins Ginger High Colvin.

Volleyball

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In 2005, volleyball player Amy Eckenfels was recognized as the NAIA National Libero of the Year. In 2006, she set the all-time national record for career digs with 3,569. The volleyball program advanced to its first-ever NAIA National Volleyball tournament in 2007 by defeating rival Georgetown College in the finals of the Region XI qualifying tournament. Lady Tiger Volleyball advanced to the 2008 NCCAA Final Four but lost to Dallas Baptist to conclude the season with a record of 35–11.[14] CU returned to the NCCAA Volleyball Tournament in 2009, sweeping through the field to win the school's first team national championship in Kissimmee, Florida.

Tennis

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In addition, the Men's Tennis Team has won 3 NCCAA National Championships in 2012, 2015, and 2018

Harrodsburg Pioneers

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The athletic teams of the Harrodsburg campus are called the Pioneers. Their official colors are maroon and gray. The university is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), primarily competing as an Independent since the 2018–19 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division II level.

Campbellsville–Harrodsburg competes in nine intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball and soccer; while women's sports include basketball and soccer; and co-ed sports include bowling, cheerleading, cross country, eSports and golf.

Men's basketball

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The Pioneers men's basketball team won the 2022 NCCAA Division II National Championship by defeating Crown College.[15]

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. ^ "Color Guidelines / Campbellsville University". Campbellsville.edu. Archived from the original on 2015-08-09. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
  3. ^ University Catalog, 2009–2011 edition.
  4. ^ "ACADEMICS / Campbellsville University". Campbellsville.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
  5. ^ John E. Kleber, The Kentucky Encyclopedia, University Press of Kentucky, US, 2014, p. 156
  6. ^ Whitney Jones, Campbellsville University Distances Itself From Kentucky Baptist Convention, wkms.org, USA, July 16, 2014
  7. ^ Roger Alford, Campbellsville University signs agreement with another denomination, kentuckytoday.com, USA, October 21, 2015
  8. ^ Franklin Clark (March 15, 2017). "New building scheduled to open later this year". Central Kentucky News-Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  9. ^ "U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Campbellsville University". September 12, 2023. p. U.S. News & World Report.
  10. ^ History of Campbellsville University (Prospect, KY: Harmony House, 2005), 159.
  11. ^ McDonald, Janelle (June 4, 2014). "Groundbreaking football player signs to play in college". Louisville, Kentucky: WAVE-TV. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  12. ^ "Campbellsville University Athletics News". Campbellsvilletigers.com. 2007-10-11. Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
  13. ^ "Campbellsville University Athletics News". Campbellsvilletigers.com. 2008-03-24. Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
  14. ^ "Campbellsville University Athletics News". Campbellsvilletigers.com. 2008-12-06. Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
  15. ^ Pioneers Claim 2022 National Championship - Campbellsville University - Harrodsburg
  16. ^ The Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University, May 2009, p. 7
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