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Mars Hill University President Tony Floyd to Retire in May 2026

Mars Hill University announced today that President Tony Floyd, J.D., will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year, following Spring Graduation. He announced his plans via a personal... [READ MORE]


President Floyd’s Retirement Message to the Mars Hill Community

To my Lions and the Mars Hill University Community, After much thought, prayer, and reflection, I am writing to share with you my decision to retire from my role as... [READ MORE]


Kevin Barnette ’84 Named Head Football Coach

Mars Hill University Names Kevin Barnette as Head Football Coach Mars Hill University announced the promotion of Kevin Barnette to head football coach, continuing a remarkable Mars Hill story that... [READ MORE]


Head Football Coach Tim Clifton Announces Retirement After 32-year Career

Mars Hill University announced today that longtime head football coach Tim Clifton will retire after 32 seasons, closing a remarkable career that has shaped generations of student-athletes and left an... [READ MORE]


Music City Drum Corps in residency at MHU for summer training

Music City Drum Corps, a premier marching music ensemble, is in residency at Mars Hill University through July 4 for the second leg of its spring training rehearsals. The 165-member corps... [READ MORE]


Dean’s List – Spring 2025

Mars Hill University recognizes 415 students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students... [READ MORE]


Educational Journey of a Psychology Student

Educational Journey of a Psychology Student at Mars Hill University by Catherine Varela-Ruiz Dr. Jonna Kwiatkowski, professor and chair of the Psychology and Social Sciences Program, has an impact on... [READ MORE]


Esports CoD Completes Outstanding Season

The Mars Hill University Esports Call of Duty team has emerged as a rising force in collegiate competition, completing the spring 2025 season with a 49–5 overall record and five... [READ MORE]


Summer School Starts May 27

MHU Summer classes start soon! General Education, Elective and Major classes including these are offered across three terms. Summer I — May 27–June 28 Online: ENG 111 College Composition I... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University Confers 199 Degrees

“Resilience, Commitment, and Risk-Taking” Mark Spring 2025 Commencement “Our legacy is not defined by any one moment. It’s a collection of experiences, struggles, victories, and growth we’ve all shared together,”... [READ MORE]


University Awards 2024-25

Mars Hill University Recognizes Students and Employees for Service to the Community Mars Hill University presented awards to several students and employees for their service to the university and to... [READ MORE]


New Members Inducted into Tri-Alpha

Mars Hill University Inducts 21 New Members into National First-Generation Honor Society Mars Hill University celebrated the achievements of its first-generation college students with the induction of 21 new members... [READ MORE]