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Mars Hill University Playing Court Named for Longtime Athletics Director and Coach

Mars Hill University on Wednesday played its first athletics event on what is now called the David Riggins Court. The university renamed the playing surface in Stanford Arena in honor... [READ MORE]


Grammy Nomination for Mars Hill University History Professor

A Mars Hill University history professor is among the nominees for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. David Gilbert is nominated in the category of Best Album Notes for the album... [READ MORE]


Great Gift Option Available to “Mature” Alumni

If you are age 70 and ½ and older, consider using your IRA to make a gift to Mars Hill University. Using an IRA is one of the best, most... [READ MORE]


Bailey Mountain Cloggers To Hold Christmas Performance and Silent Auction

Fresh off their 27th national championship, Mars Hill University’s Bailey Mountain Cloggers are preparing for their annual Christmas performance and silent auction. The dance troupe will take over Moore Auditorium... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University Inaugurates Its 22nd President

A rainy day did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm as John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., was inaugurated as Mars Hill University’s 22nd president on Friday, November 9, 2018. In his... [READ MORE]


David Hopes Art On Exhibit at Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery

Mars Hill University will hold a reception for Asheville artist David Hopes on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., in Weizenblatt Gallery in Moore Fine Arts Building. The gallery... [READ MORE]


Asheville Police Chief To Speak at Mars Hill University

Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper will visit Mars Hill University on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Her presentation, “Issues in Policing,” will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Belk Auditorium. She... [READ MORE]


Events Planned for Mars Hill University President’s Inauguration

Mars Hill University will celebrate its 22nd president and the academic community he leads with a series of events during the week of November 5, highlighted by the inauguration of... [READ MORE]


Getting Healthier As a Campus Community

Thirty-six million. It’s not a lottery jackpot dollar amount, but a number representing a jackpot earned by Mars Hill University students, staff, and faculty. Participants in the university’s month-long Motivated... [READ MORE]


MHU Teacher Education Program Embedding Courses at Local Lab School

by Bridget Morton, assistant director, Teaching With Primary Sources In efforts to build partnerships with local schools, provide resources to local teachers, and promote an authentic learning environment for enrolled... [READ MORE]


Hunter to Receive Lunsford Award

A highlight of the annual Bascom Lamar Lunsford “Minstrel of Appalachia” Festival is the presentation of its namesake award. This year’s recipient of the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Award is Brian... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University Celebrates $53 Million Fundraising Campaign

Student scholarships, a nursing school, and several new buildings are highlights of a major fundraising campaign undertaken by Mars Hill University. The Building Our University campaign launched in 2013 and... [READ MORE]