This semester, Covenant bids farewell to two beloved staff members, Denny Wise, a campus security officer, and Nesha Evans, the associate dean of students for student life. Both have worked at Covenant for around seven years.
Read moreThe Casino in the Clouds: Sports Betting at Covenant
CollegeGambling.org reports that approximately 75% of college students have gambled in the past year. 18% reported gambling weekly. A survey of over 3,500 students conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) found that around 67% of on-campus students are bettors.
Read moreProject Pipeline: Caring for Campus
We all know and love our little campus on the mountain. We also know that this campus could sometimes use a little TLC. I reached out to Corey Dupree, director of Facilities Management, to see what things were slated to be worked on this summer. Here are the highlights:
Read moreCreating Connections: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment
"What are you studying?" seems to be the first question everyone asks once they learn I'm in college. "What do you want to do with that?" is the second. These questions seem to define our lives in the liminal space between childhood and the working world. Twenty-five students from all different disciplines were nominated by faculty to follow working professionals for a day through a new company called Shadow.
Read moreDisciplined Off-Campus Living to Begin Next Semester
In the 2026-2027 school year, Covenant College is launching their first Living-Learning Community. Beginning in the fall, seven students will move to The Cabin, a home three minutes away from campus. Student Development intends for this community to equip “upperclass students for Christ-centered living in real-world contexts and [to foster] enduring practices of stewardship, hospitality and community.” To encourage this intentional living, the group has chosen to implement the theme of generosity throughout the year.
Read moreThe Sexuality Committee Conference: God’s Design is Good News
A month ago, pastor, author and speaker Sam Allberry hosted a conference consisting of three talks about God’s design for sexuality. For those who are interested in what he presented, whether you couldn’t go or wanted a review, this is a summary of the talks he gave.
Read moreA Crash Course on Covenant’s Board
Let’s be honest. When you hear about the “Covenant College Board of Trustees,” your understanding of its composition is lacking and your perspective on its mission is, at best, hazily optimistic. If you’re a pessimist like me, you might assume the board’s role to be either ceremonial—a sort of participation trophy given to large donors—or dictatorial, where a small group of detached men entirely shape Covenant's future.
Read moreSee Rock City Without the Drive
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Walker County commissioners approved Rock City’s rezoning request to change their property at Blowing Springs Farms from a residential to a commercial zone. This is one of the first steps in a process of building a gondola from the bottom of the mountain directly to the attraction.
Read moreMentorship on the Mountain
Three of the four resident directors (RDs)are leaving at the end of this semester. Many students have been profoundly impacted by their service to the college.
Read moreWhat to Do in Chattanooga
Life on the mountain can be an isolating experience. While we all love our fellow Covenant students, being on constant lookout for the people you know (and are therefore obligated to greet) as you are on your way to literally anything can get tiring. Though getting off the mountain takes slightly more effort than stumbling to the Blink, sitting in a coffee shop where nobody knows you is a truly sanity-restoring experience.
Read moreRowing Club Rolls Out in Spring ’26
Covenant welcomes its first rowing club in the spring 2026 semester. The group plans to start meeting regularly later in the semester and encourages everyone to attend their interest meeting on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. in Mills 280.
Read moreCovenant Hosts First Men’s Self-Defense Class
Covenant is hosting the college’s first ever men’s self-defense class on Thursday, March 26, in Barnes. Previously, the college has sponsored a “ladies-only” self-defense class each semester but has not provided a parallel opportunity for men at Covenant.
Read moreChattanoogan Anti-ICE Sentiment Amplifies Amid Minneapolis Shootings
On Wednesday, January 7, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renée Good as she accelerated her vehicle in the direction of the officer, who had positioned himself in front of the car. The shooting ignited a national firestorm, with Good’s actions being described as both “domestic terrorism” by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and simply the behavior of a “compassionate neighbor trying to be a legal observer on behalf of her immigrant neighbors” by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Read moreStudents Weigh in on Why They Changed Majors
While many begin their college education believing they are certain of their calling, the National Center for Education Statistics estimates that 30% of college students change their major at least once. Several Covenant students comment on why they decided to switch majors.
Read moreCovenant Caps Class of ’30
Covenant has limited the number of incoming freshmen to 340 students. This number is slightly smaller than the most recent freshman class of '29, it is 140 students larger than the graduating Senior Class of ’26. This continues the positive enrollment trend we have seen in the past few years.
Read moreBTS Department: A Bulwark Against AI
Fear that students will short-circuit their learning and stunt their character growth by using artificial intelligence has led Covenant College’s Biblical and Theological Studies Department to make its own department-wide AI policy.
Read moreCovenant Kids Can't Cook Popcorn
BEEP BEEP BEEP
Nothing quite ruins a blissful study break (read: nap) like the piercing screech of a fire alarm. Students file out of the building, annoyed at the interruption to their day. They blearily mill about, waiting for West Brow Fire Rescue to clear the building. Both fire related incidents this semester, one in Mac and one in Founders, were due to burnt popcorn.
Read moreCore Curriculum Changes After 20 Years
After much consideration, Covenant College has decided to shorten the core curriculum course list. The core credits previously required to graduate was 58 credits; now the total core credit hours required is 52. These revisions will take effect in the fall 2026 semester.
Read moreStudents Hesitate to Host for SneakPEAK
From November 6 to November 8, Covenant welcomed 200 prospective students to stay overnight on campus for sneakPEAK weekend. While this event is not new to students, Covenant struggled to find enough people to host the large sneakPEAK crowd.
Read moreCalled to Curate: Remembering Covenant's First Librarian
Longtime librarian of Covenant, Mr. Gary Huisman, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28 of this year in his home in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He was a father, a mentor and a cherished part of his community.
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