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Conflict Management in Action : Scott Broadway - Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program Conflict management skills go far beyond the classroom. For one Institute for Conflict Management participant, the program strengthened his work as a father, teacher, teammate, co-worker, and peacemaker. As he travels to Romania through the Fulbright Global Teachers Exchange Program, he shared that the training has equipped him to navigate conflict with confidence, perspective, and purpose. This is what we love to see: students and alumni using conflict as an opportunity for growth — wherever they are called to lead.

Hannah Fritsch , a new summer 2026 student at the Institute for Conflict Management, has developed an innovative project featured in the Beaman Commons on campus. We are thrilled to support Hannah’s journey as she advances and distinguishes herself in conflict management. lnkd.in/eCzsjprh

Master's degree students enrolled in the Conflict Management program are required to complete ICM 6073 Project in Conflict Management. This course is designed to immerse students in practical research and critical analysis, encouraging them to explore and write about a conflict management issue or challenge they feel passionately about. In the Spring semester of 2026, six dedicated students from Lipscomb University's Institute for Conflict Management completed the Project course. Each student focused on a unique topic and contributed valuable insights into conflict management. One student decided to focus on : Why do feuds last for generations? Nick Ingold's capstone analyzes the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud through conflict management theory, revealing how honor, legitimacy, and community structure drive cycles of violence—with lessons for resolving conflicts today.

Center for Nonprofit Excellence is hosting a Lunch and Learn on May 20th! Lunch & Learn: Managing Conflict with Executive Leadership in Partnership with Lipscomb University Elizabeth McMillan, assistant professor at Lipscomb University's Institute of Conflict Management will cover what makes board conflict unique, how self-awareness and smart systems can prevent dysfunction, and practical strategies for managing conflict when it arises.' cnemt.org/civicrm/event/…

Lipscomb University's Institute for Conflict Management graduate Scott Broadway has been selected for the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award for the 2025-26 cycle from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. We celebrate your achievement! Your commitment to living out the apostle Paul’s call—by educating, serving, and reconciling others to God—makes us even prouder to see you recognized in this way. lipscombacademy.org/mustang-life/n…

Mothers are the original conflict managers — solving arguments, restoring peace, and doing it all with one look.

There is still time to register for the Institute for Conflict Management's Conflict in Religious Settings workshop. This workshop will focus on the challenges of leadership in the 21st century as leaders guide churches through transition, change and conflict. Leaders must manage the inevitable transitions and changes of church life, but effective leaders also initiate change as they seek to honor God’s mission in today’s world. Particular attention will be given to the importance of understanding the church from a systems perspective. The workshop will: (1) explore foundational principles at the heart of good conflict management (2) propose effective strategies for resolving congregational conflict; (3) propose a process for initiating purposeful change in a congregational setting. Reach out to Rosemary McPherson with questions - Rmmcpherson@lipscomb.edu secure.touchnet.net/C20.../web/pro…... lipscomb.edu/directory/step…

Four spots remain for the Summer 2026 Civil Mediation! Registrar today! lipscomb.edu/icm/rule-31-tr…

I’m excited to share this upcoming lunch and learn with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Lipscomb University: Managing Conflict with Executive Leadership. This session will be led by our professor, Elizabeth McMillan, assistant professor at the Institute of Conflict Management at Lipscomb University. She brings such valuable insight to conversations about leadership, self-awareness, and navigating conflict in healthy, effective ways. If you work with nonprofit leadership or serve alongside executive leaders and boards, this will be a meaningful and practical session. Lunch is included, and registration is open now for the May 20 event in Nashville. cnemt.org/civicrm/event/… lipscomb.edu/directory/mcmi…

There is still time to register for Conflict in Healthcare Settings.

We are accepting applications for summer/fall 2026! Your first course would be Developing Resilience or Civil Mediation. grad.lipscomb.edu/apply/?_gl=1*1….

Today marks Graduation Day! The Institute for Conflict Management proudly celebrates the graduation of eight outstanding students today!

Celebrating our May 2026 Graduates! Kevin Starks "I am deeply grateful for the conflict management degree I earned from Lipscomb University. I firmly believe that if you are a human being navigating relationships, leadership, and life, a conflict management education is invaluable." The professors in the Institute for Conflict Management were exceptional—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. I hold each of them in the highest regard. I would be remiss if I did not also recognize the incredible peers with whom I shared the classroom. I learned a great deal from my classmates, and their perspectives and encouragement continually challenged me to grow and strive for excellence. I will be forever grateful to the university and the Institute for Conflict Management for developing me in ways I never imagined possible. We celebrate your achievements and the lasting impact you've made on our academic community. Congratulations to all May 2026 graduates!

Want to learn more? Reach out to Rosemary McPherson - rmmcpherson@lipscomb.edu . We are accepting applications for summer and fall 2026 and have limited sholarships available. lipscomb.edu/icm

Registeration is open! Only 10 spots available for Civil Mediation and Family Mediation for the summer of 2026. We are also offering Domestic Voilence training this summer. lipscomb.edu/icm/rule-31-tr…

Celebrating our May 2026 Graduates! Lily Corley As graduation approaches, I am full of mixed emotions, because I am relieved that I've made it to the finish line but sad that this wonderful experience is drawing to a close. My favorite thing about the Conflict Management program is the variety of people and experiences it encompasses. I've sat next to lawyers, HR professionals, educators, and grandparents who each pursued the degree for different reasons. They contributed a range of perspectives to our class discussions that helped us all apply concepts more deeply and broadly. Our professors are also some of the most interesting and kind people I've had the pleasure of meeting, and it was an honor to learn from them. They demonstrated expert group facilitation and leadership even as they taught us about it. I am especially grateful that the Readings and Project classes allowed us to focus on a topic of our choosing, because I was able to have agency in my own learning. I am excited to present my research on how creative arts can be incorporated into conflict management at the Student Scholars Symposium this month as a finale to my graduate school experience!

Exciting Day! Do you know what today is? It’s the day we are handing out regalia! Graduation is May 2nd!

Exciting News! We are pleased to announce that the Institute for Conflict Management will be offering an advanced mediation course. This immersive program focuses on advanced mediation techniques, addressing complex cases and current trends in the field. This two-day course will be led by renowned experts Tracy Allen and Eric Galton. Participants will engage with Sherry Turkle’s Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in the Digital Age as part of the curriculum. We will share additional details about the course soon. Contact us to be added to the list of interested participants, and we will notify you once details are finalized.

The Institute for Conflict Management offers Developing Resilience in Conflict, Disputes, and Daily Stressors as an online, synchronous summer course. The course equips students with practical strategies to manage conflict, develop self-awareness, and foster resilience in challenging situations. Students meet for six weeks on Tuesday nights, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom, engaging in interactive sessions designed to apply new skills. Daily morning assignments help students focus, stay present, and build lasting stress management habits. Here is a quote from students who have completed the course: “I am grateful for the growth I experienced through this program. I expected simply a course, but instead I found daily encouragement and personal development. I am looking forward to seeing what is next. The program helped me gain perspective on myself and others." There's still time to join—contact us today!