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Scholarship Banquet

Nov. 4, 2025 - Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman to headline Union's 27th annual Scholarship Banquet

In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 60 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than 16 million albums.

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2024 - The Gettys

Keith and Kristyn Getty Getty duo headlines Union's 26th annual Scholarship Banquet

A Christmas concert by hymn writers and recording artists Keith and Kristyn Getty highlighted the 26th annual Union University Scholarship Banquet Dec. 3 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, with about 1,200 people in attendance.

The Gettys, who hail from Northern Ireland, are the founding leaders of the Getty Music organization and have written hymns, such as "In Christ Alone," that are sung by millions of Christians in churches across the world each week. READ MORE


2023 - CeCe Winans

CeCe Winans Winans highlights Union's 25th annual Scholarship Banquet

Union University celebrated its 25th annual Scholarship Banquet Oct. 25 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson with a concert by Christian recording artist CeCe Winans.

With more than 1,500 donors, students and community members in attendance, the 2023 Scholarship Banquet was the largest event to date. READ MORE


2022 - Danny Gokey & Natalie Grant

Danny Gokey & Natalie Grant performing Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey perform a special Christmas concert for Union's 24th annual Scholarship Banquet

Award-winning musicians, Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey, kicked off the holiday season with a Christmas concert at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Nov. 29. Over 1,300 donors, students and community members attended the 24th annual Scholarship Banquet to raise support for student scholarships at Union University.

Before their concert, Grant and Gokey joined Union President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver on stage for an interview, where they discussed Christmas memories, pursuing a career in the music industry and coping with grief. READ MORE