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    New York Times Bestseller Kathleen Norris to give Frederick Buechner Keynote Lecture at King University, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Oct. 23

    King University's Institute for Faith and Culture welcomes New York Times bestselling author and award-winning poet Kathleen Norris to speak Monday, Oct. 23 as part of the 2017-18 Lecture Series.

    King University Earns National Recognition as College of Distinction

    By demonstrating continued dedication to high-impact educational practices, King University has been named as one of the nation's Colleges of Distinction.

    King University "Coats for Kids" Event Set for Oct. 28

    King University will be providing children's winter coats for the University's 18th annual "Coats for Kids" Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Kline Gym on King's main campus in Bristol, Tenn.

    Georgetown University Professor David S. Painter ('70) to Speak at King University

    David. S. Painter ('70), King University alumnus and professor of international history at Georgetown University, will speak on "Understanding the Cold War" at King University.

    King University to Host Open House for High School Students Oct. 14

    High school students who want to experience what it's like to be a King University student can do so on Saturday, Oct. 14 as King hosts its Open House event.

    King University Alumna Heeds the Call to Go to Uganda

    King University alumna Sarah Trent ('15) recently spent time in Uganda, Africa to help create a video tool for missionaries in the region.

    2nd Annual "Haunting Tales at Anderson Park" Oct. 21 Hosted by Bristol TN Parks & Rec and King University's Twin City Radio Theatre Troupe

    A brisk autumn evening is the perfect time for a family-friendly experience complete with spooky tales and treats. Twin City Radio Theatre Troupe will perform Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" and "My Son, John,"

    'Don't let anything hold you back:' Haley Carpenter Shares Her 2017 Mission Experience

    Haley Carpenter, King University senior, spent a week of her summer experience in Managua, Nicaragua, where she served with her church on behalf of the Because We Care missionary program.

    An Alaskan Work Experience

    Canaan Loope, King University sophomore, spent his summer 'on the other side of the world, working in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Knoxville's WIVK 107.7 & King University Kickoff 8th Annual Scholarship Contest

    One of WIVK FM 107.7's listeners will be the lucky winner of a full scholarship to King University. WIVK and King University are sponsoring their eighth annual scholarship contest.

    King University Alumni Invited to Gather During Tornado Turnout Multi-City Events Oct. 21

    King is hosting the second annual Tornado Turnout, multi-city alumni gatherings to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21. During Tornado Turnout, King Alumni have volunteered to host an event.

    PUSH! Film Festival Official Poster Created by King University's Digital Media Art & Design Department

    King University's Digital Media Art & Design Department has teamed up once again with Believe in Bristol and the PUSH! Film Festival to create the official poster for the event.

    King University Now Collecting "Coats for Kids"

    King University is now collecting children's winter coats for the University's 18th annual "Coats for Kids" Day, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28.

    King University Social Work Dept. to Host Free Screening of Film "Portraits of Professional CAREgivers: Their Passion, Their Pain" at SVHEC Oct. 5

    King University will host the documentary film, "Portraits of Professional CAREgivers: Their Passion, Their Pain," by alumnus John Victor "Vic" Compher ('67) at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.

    King, Lees-McRae join forces for fight against cancer

    For the second straight year, the King University and Lees-McRae College cycling teams teamed up for cancer awareness.