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North Carolina Wesleyan University Announces the Claire A. Parham and Samuel J. Parham, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund

North Carolina Wesleyan University proudly announces the establishment of the Claire A. Parham and Samuel J. Parham, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund, honoring two individuals whose lives, service, and unwavering commitment to Wesleyan left a lasting impact on the University and the communities they served. The scholarship memorializes Claire A. Parham, a 1968 graduate of NC […]

A Legacy of Service, Learning, and Opportunity: Honoring Judith Vilagos Parsons ’75

North Carolina Wesleyan University is proud to recognize the extraordinary generosity and vision of Judith “Judi” Vilagos Parsons ’75, whose commitment to education and service continues to create life-changing opportunities for students. In 2024, Judi established the Howard Parsons Biomedical Endowed Scholarship in memory of her late husband, Howard T. Parsons ’74, honoring the role […]

NCWU Awarded $2.9 Million Federal Grant to Launch COMPASS Student Success Center

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) has been awarded a four-year, $2.9 million Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor to support a comprehensive student success initiative known as COMPASS (Career and Opportunity Mentorship for Personal, Academic, and Student Success). The federal grant will enable NCWU to expand […]

NC Wesleyan launches School of Sports, Entertainment, and Venue Enterprise

The North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) today announces the establishment of a new School of Sports, Entertainment, and Venue Enterprise (SEVE School). This pivotal moment in NC Wesleyan’s history launches a first-of-its-kind academic pathway designed to prepare students for careers across sports & entertainment management, live event production, venue operations, and related industries. This new […]

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band to Perform at Dunn Center on Oct. 5

America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization brings a free concert to North Carolina Wesleyan University. For the first time in five years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will return to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, as part of its 2026 National Concert Tour. The nationally renowned ensemble will perform a free public concert […]

NC Wesleyan Celebrates First Graduating Cohort of Applied Reproductive Biology Program with Strong Career Placement

North Carolina Wesleyan University is celebrating a milestone in its growing academic offerings and its commitment to workforce development with the completion of its inaugural Applied Reproductive Biology Laboratory (ARTLAB) cohort. The first cohort of 11 students has completed NC Wesleyan’s Applied Reproductive Biology certificate program, designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly […]

NCWU Esports Joins $500,000 Scholarship Initiative at Game and Geek Expo

North Carolina Wesleyan University Esports is proud to announce its participation in a major scholarship initiative at the 2026 Game and Geek Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina. In partnership with Carolina Games Summit, Barton College, Louisburg College, and USC Upstate, more than $500,000 in esports scholarship opportunities were available to competitors across multiple tournaments. The […]

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 […]

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