The term “Lipscomb” can refer to several notable subjects:
Lipscomb University: A private Christian university located in Nashville, Tennessee, affiliated with the Churches of Christ. As of Fall 2022, it enrolled 4,704 students, comprising 2,955 undergraduates and 1,749 graduate students. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bisons.
William Lipscomb: An American chemist renowned for his research on the structure of boranes, which are compounds of boron and hydrogen. In 1976, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work elucidating chemical bonding in these compounds.
Mance Lipscomb: An American blues singer and guitarist born on April 9, 1895, near Navasota, Texas. He gained prominence in the 1960s folk music revival and was known for his finger-picking guitar style and expressive vocals. Mance Lipscomb passed away on January 30, 1976.
Lipscomb University Athletics: The Lipscomb Bisons men’s basketball team recently secured their second NCAA Tournament appearance by winning the Atlantic Sun Conference championship with a 76-65 victory over North Alabama. Joe Anderson led the team with 23 points in this game.