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Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson, globally renowned scholar, to speak at Â鶹¹ÙÍø on Sept. 15

Dyson’s rise from humble roots in Detroit to his present perch as a world class intellectual, noted author of 21 books, prominent leader and national media fixture testify to his extraordinary talent.

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Building community amongst commuters

With an undergraduate student population of more than 800 commuters, these students make up nearly 45 percent of the enrolled student body.
Collage of poets and authors participating in 2022-23 Visiting Writers Series
Visiting Writers Series announces 2022-23 lineup of authors and poets

The Visiting Writers Series returns for its 34th season and will host a variety of authors, poets, editors and more on campus this academic year.
Moretz stadium benefactors and supporters cut a ribbon during ribbon cutting ceremony on field
Â鶹¹ÙÍø celebrates completion of $18M Moretz Stadium renovation

Â鶹¹ÙÍø celebrated the completion of its $18 million Moretz Stadium renovation on August 18 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, champagne toast and fireworks. The event followed more than a year of work on the project.
A tree stands in front of the Minges science building
Faculty, staff welcomed and outstanding service recognized at opening celebration

To mark the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, faculty and staff gathered at the annual opening celebration on August 17.

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Five new degree programs offered in high-demand career fields

Beginning this fall, Â鶹¹ÙÍø will offer new undergraduate majors in five high-growth career fields through a new partnership with Rize Education and the Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges (LCMC) Consortium.
Virginia Hinzman
From Hickory to the Hill: Alumna builds career in Washington

Virginia Hinzman '19 has always trusted her intuition – it took one visit to Â鶹¹ÙÍø's campus to know it was the place for her and that same intuition helped her begin building her successful career in politics.

Dassow University Commons house and sign
Alumni Association Board of Directors names new board members

After receiving numerous nominations, the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Alumni Association has approved eight new board members.

A student sings in an indoor choral classroom
Everybody sings

Thanks to a grant from the United Arts Council of Catawba County – the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Summer Youth Music Choral Camp was able to increase available space to students in the community.

Kim Pate
Division II Athletics Directors Association selects Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Kim Pate as president

The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Kim Pate, vice president of athletics at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, to serve as president for the 2022-23 membership year.
Two female students walk outside on campus
University ends fiscal year with historic fundraising success

With support from alumni, parents and friends, Â鶹¹ÙÍø raised a record amount of funds and commitments in the past fiscal year in support of students, academic programs and athletics.
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Student makes practical use of seminary coursework

Ben Rogers '24 felt a calling to become a church elder in the United Methodist Conference so he knew he wanted to find a seminary close to home. After enrolling at nearby LTSS, he found not only a program that fit his geographical requirements but also one that helped him in his daily ministry. ​