Together We Rise

Elevating the Student Experience

Mars Hill University’s Together We Rise campaign created a modern new space in a campus center that will inspire moments of connection and reflection. The campaign, one of the most ambitious in the university’s history, reflects a shared commitment among alumni, donors, and friends to enhance the student experience and strengthen Mars Hill’s future. The newly completed Campus Center stands as a vibrant hub for student life, connection, and community—an enduring symbol of what can be achieved through collective generosity.

Thank You to the Donors Who Made It Possible

 


 

Giving by Mail
You may send gifts to: Office for Institutional Advancement, Mars Hill University, P.O. Box 336, Mars Hill, NC 28754.

Giving by Phone
If you would like to speak to a staff member about a gift, please call (828) 689-1102, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. If these times are not convenient, please leave us a message and we will be glad to return your call when it is convenient for you.

New Campus Center and Campus Beautification

As we heard frequently from President Emeritus Tony Floyd and now from President Tracy Parkinson: Mars Hill University is rising. There’s an air of excitement and growth, a sense of campus energy and momentum that we want to accelerate even further. A range of campus enhancements are already under way that will improve an already beautiful campus.

The new Campus Center, designed through the lens of the student experience, serves as the hub of our vision. This stunning, modern facility enriches the student experience through a new Fitness Center, new food options, community and gathering spaces, and ease of access to services such as Student Life, Career Development, Campus Ministry, and Financial Aid.

Further reshaping of our campus will include the addition of beautiful new terraces, updated landscaping, patios and plazas linked by attractive walkways connecting the historic parts of campus to the new. These efforts are underway and will achieve more than just improving the view. They will expand the overall experience at Mars Hill in a way that will drive increased student recruitment and retention and make even the everyday practice of being on campus more positive and pleasant for students, faculty, staff and visitors alike.

The Together We Rise Campaign built this new Campus Center and enhancements to the Lunsford Commons. We invite you to make a gift today to help continue the work!

Campaign goals and opportunities to participate

This capital campaign to deeply renovate our campus met an ambitious goal of raising $24 million toward the overall project cost of $29.1 million. This only was possible with the ongoing support of supporters like you who share our vision for Mars Hill University. Though that initial effort is complete, there still are opportunities to be part of this project. Support can come in many forms, including:

  • Cash
  • Marketable securities or mutual funds
  • Gifts of insurance
  • Gifts of real estate

Commitments may be made over a two- or three-year period.