Tennessee Wesleyan University
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Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private, United Methodist-affiliated institution in Athens, Tennessee, best known for its supportive liberal arts foundation and strong career-focused programs in business, education, and allied health. The university is particularly renowned for its Fort Sanders Department of Nursing, which operates an instructional site in Knoxville to provide students with extensive hands-on clinical training. Campus life is characterized by a tight-knit, service-oriented community with a rich athletic tradition, highlighted by a powerhouse NAIA baseball program with multiple national championships.
Wikipedia:Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) is a private Methodist university in Athens, Tennessee. It was founded in 1857 and is affiliated with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. It maintains a branch campus in Knoxville, where it offers evening programs in business administration. It also conducts its nursing classes in Knoxville.
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