Mars Hill University Dedicates Campus Center

March 26, 2026

Student Government Association President Norah Cotty cut the ribbon to dedicate Mars Hill University’s new Campus Center during a ceremony on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Members of the board of trustees, the fundraising steering committee, and university leadership accompanied her. The day also included the official grand opening of Charlie T’s restaurant, named in honor of benefactor Charlie Trammell.

The Campus Center opened for the spring 2026 semester and is the centerpiece of the Together We Rise campaign, designed to elevate the MHU student experience. It brings
together in one spot many offices dedicated to student success, including admissions, financial aid, student life, residence life, the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, the Cothran Center for Career Readiness, and the president’s and provost’s offices.

The Campus Center also includes spaces designed to give students gathering spots dedicated to their needs: the Jim and Sharon Ellen Wellness Center, the Francis Fireplace Lounge with its double-sided fireplace and views of Bailey Mountain, Charlie T’s restaurant on the first floor, an adjacent social space with its own double-sided fireplace (with one side opening to the outside seating area), package lockers and the mail room, the Student Government Association office, and numerous study and gathering rooms tucked away throughout the building. The top floor also includes the Tony and Terry Floyd Conference Center, which will be one of the largest gathering spaces on campus.