Campbellsville University

Downtown Campbellsville (DC)  is home to Campbellsville University (CU).

Downtown

Campbellsville University is thriving.

CU has a substantial positive impact on DC.

The new steeple of Ransdell Chapel (built 2007) is one of three towers that define the boundaries of downtown.

CU and DC’s relationship is vital:

• Downtown businesses sponsor CU programs .
• CU alumni run downtown businesses.
• Downtown merchants use CU research, marketing, business, and training programs
• CU students gain work experience with downtown internships

Impact

In 2009, CU published a report stating it’s annual economic impact was $90+ million.

Higher education is good for business.

Growth

The University’s growth and expansion through the year 2025 not only serve the student body, but drive the entire community forward.

• There was a $50 million expansion to the university in the last 3 years (business, education, nursing, and sports programs)
• New housing dorms (under construction 2010)
• New stadium lights for football and baseball games at night (under construction)

As the University grows, it becomes increasingly significant to the identity of the city.

Sports

Campbellsville University student body exceeds 3,000. Among those, there are over 600 student-athletes.

This region of the country is known for it’s avid sports fans.

Arts

The art, theater, and music programs are also thriving.

The campus is home to

• Gallery
• Theater
• Music Room
• Ransdell Chapel – Performance Hall and Pipe Organ

Alumni

Each fall, you’ll find CU alumni lining the sidewalks of Main Street in Downtown Campbellsville to watch the homecoming parade.

For several years, CU students paint downtown storefronts “maroon” to show team spirit during homecoming.

More

Visit www.campbellsville.edu

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