New Members Join Mars Hill University Trustee Board
January 5, 2023
Mars Hill University welcomes five new members to its board of trustees. The new members all are alumni of the university and began their terms on January 1, 2023. New... [READ MORE]
December 16, 2022
“Our voices, together, can change the world.” That was the message graduate Ciara Mitchell shared with her classmates during Mars Hill University’s commencement ceremony on Friday, December 16, 2022. The... [READ MORE]
Mars Hill University and Southwestern Community College Create Mountain Lion-Southwestern Promise
December 16, 2022
Graduates of Southwestern Community College who want to take the next step by earning a bachelor’s degree now have a direct pathway to do so at Mars Hill University. Mars... [READ MORE]
Amazing Alumni: Carl Mattox Learns What He Is Capable Of
October 19, 2022
Profile of Carl Mattox ’17, M.M. ‘18 Hometown: Athens, Georgia. Mars Hill University Business Administration class of 2017. Mars Hill University M.M. class of 2018. Valdosta State University Langdale College... [READ MORE]
MHU Starts Mentoring Program to Help Students in STEM Majors
October 13, 2022
A new mentoring program is helping Mars Hill University students succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses. The Faculty-Student STEM Mentoring Program is funded through North Carolina Independent... [READ MORE]
Bobby McMillon Legacy Project Will Continue Ballad Singer and Storyteller’s Work
September 15, 2022
Bobby McMillion devoted his life to preserving the oral traditions of the Appalachian region. Although he died last November at the age of 69, his work will continue, thanks in... [READ MORE]
Two MHU Professors and One Staff Member Awarded For Work With Students
August 25, 2022
Craig Goforth, professor of criminal justice, and Heather Pott, assistant director of housing, received the 2022 Snow Caring Awards from Mars Hill University. Michelle Gilley, professor of biology, received the... [READ MORE]
Henderson County Woman Gets Full-Tuition Scholarship to Complete Degree
August 17, 2022
A Henderson County woman will get the chance to complete her college education, several years after she had to drop out. Thanks to Mars Hill University’s College Completion Scholarship competition,... [READ MORE]
MHU Student Presents at National Math Conference
August 9, 2022
Student Jordan Schmucker (right) and Professor Laura Steil (left) showcased MHU’s math program at the Mathematical Association of America’s MathFest last week in Philadelphia. Jordan, a senior from Myakka City,... [READ MORE]
Zach Honeycutt named head baseball coach
July 20, 2022
Zach Honeycutt, has been promoted to head baseball coach at Mars Hill University, and Michael Fitschen has been promoted to assistant coach. Honeycutt, a 2015 MHU graduate, joined the Lions... [READ MORE]
Theatre Arts Presents Golden Lion Awards
May 17, 2022
The Mars Hill University theatre arts department held its annual Golden Lion Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022. This year’s ceremony included a special awards presentation for the entire department,... [READ MORE]
Mountain Mover – Stanley Wheless
April 1, 2021
Written by Shannon McBride Take a walk down the halls of A.C. Reynolds Middle School and you will surely find Principal Stanley Wheless, Mars Hill class of 1996, interacting with... [READ MORE]