Just east of the city (on US Highway 80) is '''Jarvis Christian University''', which is a private, historically Black university affiliated with the [[Disciples of Christ]]. It was one of 12 such colleges founded by the Disciples but is the only one still in operation. | Just east of the city (on US Highway 80) is '''Jarvis Christian University''', which is a private, historically Black university affiliated with the [[Disciples of Christ]]. It was one of 12 such colleges founded by the Disciples but is the only one still in operation. |