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]
Mars Hill University Jumps Ten Spots in Latest U.S. News Ranking
September 12, 2022
Mars Hill University Jumps Ten Spots in Latest U.S. News Ranking One of the country’s top college rankings guides gives Mars Hill University high marks. The university’s ranking in the... [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]
Mars Hill University Announces Second Class of Blackwell Scholars
June 17, 2022
Eight students will make up the second class of Blackwell Scholars at Mars Hill University. The Blackwell Scholarship is an academic and merit based award which recognizes students who are... [READ MORE]
Mars Hill University Welcomes Inaugural Laurel Scholars
June 16, 2022
Mars Hill University announces the inaugural class of scholars to receive the university’s most prestigious academic award, the Laurel Scholarship. The Laurel Scholarship, established in 2021 and awarded for the... [READ MORE]
Mars Hill University Students Earn Dean’s List Honors for Spring Semester
May 26, 2022
Mars Hill University recognizes 338 students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students... [READ MORE]
Mars Hill Graduates 168 and Awards Honorary Doctorate to Oralene Simmons
May 21, 2022
Mars Hill University conferred 168 degrees during its spring commencement ceremony on May 21, 2022. In addition to the bachelor’s and master’s degrees awarded, the university also presented an honorary... [READ MORE]
Graduating Nurses Recognized During Pinning Ceremony at Mars Hill University
May 13, 2022
Mars Hill University honored the 2022 graduates of the Judge-McRae School of Nursing during a pinning ceremony on Friday, May 13, 2022. The ceremony for this year’s Bachelor of Science... [READ MORE]