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NC Wesleyan Mourns the Passing of Longtime Trustee and Champion Marion Barnes

North Carolina Wesleyan University mourns the passing of Francis “Marion” Barnes, a longtime member of the University’s Board of Trustees, generous benefactor and devoted champion of Wesleyan and its students. Barnes passed away September 2, 2026, at the age of 81. For Marion Barnes, Wesleyan was more than an institution he served, it was part […]

NC Wesleyan Offers Nursing Students a Path Forward Amid Regional Program Changes

As nursing students across Eastern North Carolina navigate changes in regional nursing education, North Carolina Wesleyan University is highlighting both the strength of its growing nursing programs and the impact its graduates are making throughout the region. Great 100 Nurses One example is NC Wesleyan University alumna Celina Hawkins ‘24, BSN, RN, who has been […]

NCWU Set to Host Second Annual Women’s Volleyball Invitational

Following a highly successful debut in 2025, North Carolina Wesleyan University is proud to announce the return of the N.C. Wesleyan Women’s Volleyball Invitational, set to take place September 4-5, 2026, inside Everett Gymnasium on the University’s campus. The unique event will once again bring together NCAA Division III programs from across the East Coast […]

NC Wesleyan Emphasizes Access and Opportunity in Higher Ed

North Carolina Wesleyan University is adapting to an increasingly unpredictable higher education landscape by expanding flexible learning pathways for a diverse student population. As a federally designated Minority-Serving Institution, NCWU serves a very diverse student body that includes African-american, first-generation, adult, international, and rural students. Across campus and in the classroom, Wesleyan continues to provide […]

NCWU Welcomes Students for First Day of Classes During 70th Anniversary Year

A new academic year is underway at North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) as students return to campus today for the first day of classes and the beginning of a milestone year for the University. As NC Wesleyan celebrates its 70th anniversary, the university is welcoming new students, new cohorts and new academic opportunities while celebrating […]

NC Wesleyan Earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Designation for 13th Consecutive Year

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) has been named a 2026–2027 Military Friendly® School, earning a Silver designation for the 13th consecutive year. The University also earned Gold status as a Military Spouse Friendly® School, reaffirming NCWU’s longstanding commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses and their families. The Military Friendly® Schools designation recognizes […]

Red Oak United Methodist Church Establishes Endowed Scholarship at NCWU

Red Oak United Methodist Church has deepened its longstanding commitment to North Carolina Wesleyan University by establishing the Red Oak United Methodist Church Endowed Scholarship, creating a lasting investment in students pursuing their educational and vocational calling. Established in honor of The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Simpson, pastor of Red Oak United Methodist Church and […]

NCWU Receives $200,000 State Appropriation for Campus Facility Improvements

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) has received a $200,000 state appropriation, secured through the efforts of Representative Allen Chesser, to support critical capital improvements across campus. The funding will be used for much-needed roofing repairs to two of the University’s most utilized facilities: The Dunn Center and the Taylor Recreation Center (TRC). The investment will […]

NCWU Alumnus Will Plyler Releases New Album

North Carolina Wesleyan University alumnus Will Plyler (’21) is taking listeners on a journey where faith and science fiction collide with the release of his newest album, Psalms of the Spheres, available July 17. A 2021 graduate of NCWU’s Music Production program, Plyler now serves full-time as the Worship Arts Minister at The Church at […]

School of Mathematics & Sciences Celebrates a Year of Achievement

North Carolina Wesleyan University’s School of Mathematics and Sciences is proud to share highlights from the 2025–2026 academic year—showcasing outstanding student accomplishments, faculty excellence, and dynamic experiential learning opportunities across disciplines. Encompassing programs in biology, biomedical science, chemistry, environmental science, earth science, mathematics, and physics, the School continues to provide students with rigorous academic training, […]

A Legacy of Friendship: New NCWU Endowed Scholarship

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) is proud to announce the establishment of the Martin A. Sarra Endowed Scholarship Fund in Honor of Rachel T. Dix, a permanently restricted endowment created by alumnus Daulton West, Jr. ’72 (listed in official paperwork as Henry D. West, Jr.). The scholarship honors the life and legacy of Martin “Marty” […]

NCWU Celebrates 2026 Commencement

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) celebrated the accomplishments of more than 360 graduates during its annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The ceremony marked the University’s 86th graduating class and welcomed more than 2,000 attendees, including graduates, faculty, platform party members, and guests. The ceremony opened with […]

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