Carson-Newman College

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Carson-Newman College

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Founded 1851 as Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary.

Location:
Jefferson City, TN

Founding Date:
1851

Motto:
Truth, Beauty, Goodness

Team:
Eagles

Enrollment:
2050

Official Website:
http://www.cn.edu/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Dana X. Bible Football 8-Oct-1891 19-Jan-1980 Legendary Texas football coach

Millard F. Caldwell Politician 6-Feb-1897 23-Oct-1984 Governor of Florida, 1945-49

Michael Eric Dyson Scholar 23-Oct-1958 Know What I Mean?

B. Carroll Reece Politician 22-Dec-1889 19-Mar-1961 Congressman from Tennessee

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Samuel C. Collins Chemist 28-Dec-1898 19-Jun-1984 Collins-type cryocooler

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