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Jenni Shepard

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Truett's Shepard promoted to VP for Athletics

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Jenny Gregory   Truett McConnell University has appointed longtime athletic director and softball Jenni Shepard to Vice President for Athletics. Since being named Athletic Director in April 2018, Shepard has made an enormous impact on the TMU campus, earning the respect of her peers.

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TMU offers summer sports camps

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
After Covid shut down summer youth spots camps last year, the Truett McConnell sports camps will be back up and running beginning in June. Softball The TMU Softball Prospect Camp will be held Friday, June 4, at the softball complex.
Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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Truett track athletes earn spots in NAIA national meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The NAIA Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships kicked off Wednesday in Gulf Shores, Ala., and five Truett McConnell student-athletes were part of the field.
TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears in Top 20 after first round of NAIA golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Truett McConnell women's golf team is wrapping up the 2021 season in Oklahoma City this week, competing in the NAIA National Championships for the first time in program history.
TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears finish season at NAIA golf tournament

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Truett McConnell men's golf team wrapped up the 2021 season with a trip to the NAIA National Championships last week in Silvis, Illinois. The Bears finished 22nd after two rounds of play, and missed making the cut for the final two rounds of the tournament by seven strokes.
Ashley Lawson had two hits, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over Central Baptist. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Ashley Lawson had two hits, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over Central Baptist. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears fall in NAIA national softball tourney

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
After opening the NAIA national softball tournament with a win, the Truett McConnell Lady Bears saw their season come to and end Tuesday with a pair of losses. The Lady Bears, the No. 3 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional, opened the tournament Monday with a 4-3 win over No. 2 seed Central Baptist.
TMU President Dr. Emir Caner addressed graduates during commencement ceremonies May 15. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

TMU President Dr. Emir Caner addressed graduates during commencement ceremonies May 15. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

TMU has its largest graduating class ever

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
by Jenny Gregory Special to the News Truett McConnell University held its 2021 graduation commencement for 169 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates in one of two commencement services inside The George Blaurock Student Wellness Center on May 15.
Truett McConnell's Andrew Johnston, left, Brooks Rosser, Josh Johnston, and Tanner Griffith all earned Applachian Athletic Conference post-season honors. (Photo Collage/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Andrew Johnston, left, Brooks Rosser, Josh Johnston, and Tanner Griffith all earned Applachian Athletic Conference post-season honors. (Photo Collage/TMU Athletics)

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TMU baseball players earn league awards

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Four members of the Truett McConnell baseball team picked up some awards this week from the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Josh Johnston has been named to the All-AAC first team, while Andrew Johnston and Brooks Rosser are pair of the All-AAC second team.
Julian Galassi had two hits and an RBI in the series finale against Kentucky Christian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Julian Galassi had two hits and an RBI in the series finale against Kentucky Christian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears sweep AAC series during five-game win streak

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Truett McConnell picked up a 12-3 win Tuesday in South Carolina over Bob Jones University, getting a win over the Bruins for the second time this season.
TMU's Lauren Bergevine was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo/TMU)

TMU's Lauren Bergevine was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo/TMU)

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Truett players earn AAC honors

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
For for the third time in program history, the The Truett McConnell women's soccer is a part of the NAIA National Tournament.