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NC Wesleyan Launches School of Sports, Entertainment, and Venue Enterprise
The North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) today announces the establishment of a new School of Sports, Entertainment, and Venue Enterprise (SEVE School) This pivotal moment in NC Wesleyan's history launches a first-of-its-kind academic pathway designed to prepare students for careers across sports & entertainment management, live event production, venue operations, and related industries.
This new school within NCWU is anchored by a $10 million lead gift courtesy of the Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation. Read more.
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NC Wesleyan Earns Top 50 Ranking Among Private Universities in the South
North Carolina Wesleyan University has earned a spot among the Top 50 private universities in the South in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, ranking No.6 among private universities in North Carolina in the Regional Universities South category.
The recognition is especially significant as NC Wesleyan enters the Regional Universities South category for the first time. Read more.
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NC Wesleyan Celebrates First Graduating Cohort of Applied Reproductive Biology Program with Strong Career Placement
North Carolina Wesleyan University is celebrating a milestone in its growing academic offerings and its commitment to workforce development with the completion of its inaugural Applied Reproductive Biology Laboratory (ARTLAB) cohort.
The first cohort of 11 students has completed NCWU's Applied Reproductive Biology certificate program, designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing field of assisted reproductive technology and in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory science. Read more.
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NC Wesleyan University to Add Women's Flag Football Beginning Spring 2028
North Carolina Wesleyan University is expanding its athletic offerings with the addition of NCAA Women's Flag Football, with the Battling Bishops set to begin competition in Spring 2028 as a member of the USA South Conference.
Kenny Inge has been named the inaugural coach of the Women's Flag Football program. Wesleyan will begin recruiting student-athletes for the new program in Fall 2027, allowing the inaugural team to prepare for its first competitive season in Spring 2028. Read more.
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NC Wesleyan Mourns the Passing of Longtime Trustee and Champion Marion Barnes
North Carolina Wesleyan University mourns the passing of Francis "Marion" Barnes, a longtime member of the University's Board of Trustees, generous benefactor and devoted champion of Wesleyan and its students. Barnes passed away September 2, 2026, at the age of 81.
For Marion Barnes, Wesleyan was more than an institution he served, it was part of his family's legacy. His father, Guy E. Barnes, was one of Wesleyan's founders, and Marion carried that connection forward through decades of service, leadership and generosity to the University. Read more.
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No matter where you are in life, NC Wesleyan offers 33 undergraduate, 32 minors, 6 graduate programs and 6 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
| Our Adult & Professional Studies programs are designed with the needs of working adults in mind. We offer flexible degree programs with a variety of majors and minors available in 100% online and hybrid formats, allowing you to balance your education with your career and personal commitments. Students can pursue a single major, double major, and enhance their studies with minors such as Human Resources, Leadership, Psychology, and many others. Ready to start or finish your degree? We're ready to help. Request more information. | |
North Carolina Wesleyan offers flexible, affordable graduate programs designed for both working professionals and recent college graduates seeking to advance their careers. With 100% online and hybrid learning options, NCWU makes it possible to earn a graduate degree while balancing work and personal commitments. Rooted in eastern North Carolina, NCWU aligns its graduate offerings with workforce and community needs, providing practical, real-world education that helps students gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their professional goals and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Advance your career in as little as 16 weeks with NC Wesleyan's credit-based certificate programs in Applied Reproductive Biology, Executive Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Health, and Data Analytics. Designed for working professionals, adult learners, transfer students, and alumni, these flexible programs combine practical theory with real-world application you can use immediately on the job. Whether you are enhancing your resume, meeting licensing requirements, or preparing for career advancement, financial aid is available and certificate credits may be applied toward undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
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North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 North Wesleyan Boulevard
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 985-5266
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