Carson-Newman gets state grant for military students
By The BriefBrief
Carson-Newman University received a state grant to support veterans, service members and other military-connected students. The award is one of six to Tennessee institutions with established VETS Campuses and is part of a $1 million statewide initiative proposed by Gov. Bill Lee and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly.
WHO:Carson-Newman University; Gov. Bill Lee; Tennessee General Assembly; veterans, service members and other military-connected students
WHAT:A state grant to support military-connected students at Carson-Newman University through its VETS Campus program.
WHEN:Reported Sep 13, 2026 at 2:36 AM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:The grant was awarded as part of a $1 million statewide initiative proposed by Gov. Bill Lee and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly for institutions with established VETS Campuses.
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