A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of North Carolina Wesleyan University

Nov/Dec 2024

Bob Ross Bringing Back the JOY will be on display in The Mims Gallery of The Dunn Center from Monday, December 2, 2024 through Monday, January 13, 2025. The 2024 exhibition will entail 76 different paintings than the previous ones on display at NCWU, including special pieces aside from those featured on his PBS show, The Joy of Painting. Open to the public. Advance tickets are $15 per person. Don't miss this opportunity to see more of these fantastic little paintings! Free admission for children under five. Learn more about Bob Ross event and purchase tickets.

NCWU - A Premier Community College Partner

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier community college partner in the state, offering a seamless and affordable pathway to higher education for community college graduates and employees. With a steadfast commitment to accessible education and comprehensive student support, NCWU has built meaningful partnerships with community colleges that facilitate smooth transitions for students pursuing their bachelor degrees. Read more.

Teacher Education Pinning Ceremony

NC Wesleyan hosted its annual Fall Symposium on November 11 featuring the much-anticipated Pinning Ceremony for its Education Candidates. This meaningful event symbolizes the beginning of the candidates' journey into the teaching profession, as they receive their education pins and certificates, marking their official entry into the Teacher Education Program. Read more.

Veterans Day Salute

A heartfelt Veterans Day Salute was held at North Carolina Wesleyan University November 11. The NCWU Army ROTC Cadets conducted a moving flag ceremony to begin the salute. During the event, the Christopher S. Cash Memorial Scholarship was presented by Ms. Dawn Cash-Salau, widow of Christopher Cash '93, and Leah Hill, NCWU Director of Financial Aid, to deserving recipients Samuel Church and Anthony Connor. Alumni Bruce Sharer, NCWU Class of 1968 and NC National Guard veteran, served as the guest speaker. The ceremony concluded with a Military Branch recognition, a three-volley salute, and the playing of taps. We honor and salute our Wesleyan Military veterans—including students, alumni, faculty, and staff—for their unwavering service. Special thanks to the NCWU Veteran Advisory Committee, NCWU ROTC, and American Legion Post 58 Rocky Mount for their participation.

To learn more about our alumni veterans and the NCWU Vietnam War Memorial Project, visit here.

Reserve Your Wesleyan Memorial Brick

Students, organizations, parents, alumni, and community supporters now have the opportunity to inscribe their names at North Carolina Wesleyan University. The Office of Advancement is selling bricks to be placed at the entrance located at the south end of the Pearsall Library addition, or at the Leon Russell Chapel entrance. Your brick will be a permanent tribute on the NCWU campus and a special way to support NCWU. A brick is a wonderful opportunity to honor a mentor, memorialize a loved one, commemorate an occasion or event, or simply make public your support to NCWU. Click here for complete ordering information.

NCWU Admissions

No matter where you are in life, NC Wesleyan offers 32 undergraduate, 33 minors, 6 graduate programs and 4 certificate programs which vary from a traditional residence campus experience to the flexible, convenient, and affordable Adult Studies Program.

Call or visit today! www.ncwu.edu/admissions

252.985.5200

Graduate & Professional Programs

Build your professional value today with one of Wesleyan's Master Degrees. While the cost of graduate education is an important consideration, the potential return on investment can be substantial. By obtaining a graduate degree from NCWU, you can position yourself for higher-paying positions and increase your earning potential over your career. Our graduate programs have been recognized locally and nationally as best choice programs and are considered less expensive than peer programs in the eastern NC region.