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Jewel Bell Retires from King University Following 70 Years of Service
Jewel Bell BRISTOL, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2022 — She’s known as the Jewel in King’s crown, and for good reason – beloved staff member Jewel Bell has served with the University for nearly half of its 155-year history. Now, on her 70th work anniversary and soon to be 93,...
Institute for Faith & Culture Hosts Award-Winning Author Jessie Van Eerden
BRISTOL, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2022 — As part of its 2022-23 speaker series, “Hunger and Gladness,” King University’s Institute for Faith & Culture (IFC) is welcoming award-winning author and West Virginia native Jessie van Eerden. She is the author of the portrait...
Student Erin Peters selected for Department of Defense SMART Scholars program
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 19, 2022 — King University student Erin Peters has been accepted to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program. The prestigious award includes scholarship funding, as well as a guaranteed job with the DOD following...
Abel Joins Wellspring Foundation
ABINGDON, Va., May 17, 2022 — Susan Abel has joined the Wellspring Foundation as director of operations and engagement. In her role, Abel will be key in serving the organization’s goals of advancing the healthcare interests of residents in Washington, Smyth,...
King Graduates Serving as Leaders with Ballad Health
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 17, 2022— Throughout Ballad Health’s service region, graduates of King University’s nursing program are serving in leadership positions, including as chief nursing officers (CNO) and hospital administrators. The group includes alumni who...
WCSA Earns Top Ranking in Operations, Performance for Twelfth Consecutive Year
ABINGDON, Va. — For the 12th consecutive year, the Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has earned a Gold Award in operations and performance excellence from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water. The recognition is the highest ranking...
Professor Jodi Helbert named Social Worker of the Year
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 3, 2022— Professor Jodi Helbert, Ph.D., was recently chosen as Social Worker of the Year by the Northeast Tennessee Branch Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-TN). The honor recognizes Helbert’s vast contributions to...
King University Honors Spring Graduates
BRISTOL, Tenn., April 30, 2022 — More than 275 graduates attaining degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels were recognized during King University’s spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 30. Following longtime King tradition, faculty...