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Mars Hill University Names Randall Henderson, Jr. as Alumnus of the Year

Mars Hill University has named Randall “Randy” Henderson Jr. of Fort Myers, Fla., as Alumnus of the Year for 2019. Henderson, a member and class president of the MHU class... [READ MORE]


Weizenblatt Gallery Exhibits Work By Potters of Madison County

Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery will host an exhibition of works by the Potters of Madison County. The Potters, all living and/or working in Madison County, North Carolina, have unique... [READ MORE]


Buncombe County Man Receives MHU Nursing Scholarship

Kevin Dejoie of Arden, North Carolina, is the 2019-20 recipient of the Arthur Everett Wood Endowed Nursing Scholarship at Mars Hill University. Dejoie is a senior in the pre-licensure Bachelor... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University and Blue Ridge Community College Create Promise Program

Blue Ridge Community College graduates who want to continue their education with a bachelor’s degree now have a direct pathway to do so at Mars Hill University. Mars Hill President... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University to Hold White Coat Ceremony for Nursing Students

Mars Hill University’s Judge-McRae School of Nursing will hold its inaugural White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care at the very start... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University To Dedicate Athletics Field House

Mars Hill University will dedicate a major new addition to its athletics facilities on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Jo Ellen Ammons Field House opened for the fall sports season,... [READ MORE]


Madison County Criminal Justice Student Receives Scholarship and Assistantship

Jonathan Eatmon, a Mars Hill University graduate with a degree in sociology, is the first recipient of an award which is allowing him to pursue graduate studies at the university.... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University To Dedicate New Career Readiness Center

A generous gift to Mars Hill University is helping students become better prepared for life after college. The university will hold an open house and ribbon cutting for the new... [READ MORE]


Monica Gordy Polizzi appointed to NCAA DII National Football Committee

Assistant Athletic Director and Director of NCAA Compliance Monica Gordy Polizzi was named to the NCAA Division II Football Committee, beginning her term in September. Polizzi is the first woman... [READ MORE]


New Vice President Named for Mars Hill University

Mars Hill University opened the 2019-2020 academic year with a new vice president leading its student development division. Dave Rozeboom joined the university in August. He previously was vice president... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University Offers Half Off Tuition Through Local Lion Promise Scholarship

Students from four Western North Carolina counties get a 50 percent discount on tuition at Mars Hill University, thanks to a new scholarship program. The Local Lion Promise guarantees scholarships... [READ MORE]


Mountain Heritage Students Awarded Scholarships to Mars Hill University

Mars Hill University presented scholarships to four graduating seniors at Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville during the high school’s Evening of Excellence ceremony. Among the recipients is Alyssa Jamerson,... [READ MORE]