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Transfer Agreement Benefits Future Entrepreneurs

Future Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Mars Hill University and Blue Ridge Community College Transfer Agreement Entrepreneurship graduates of Blue Ridge Community College now have a certain pathway to earn a... [READ MORE]


Mars Hill University Announces New Trustees

Mars Hill University begins 2024 with new leadership on its governing body. The university’s board of trustees welcomes two new trustees, two trustees serving their second consecutive term, and two... [READ MORE]


Fall 2023 Dean’s List Announced

Mars Hill University recognizes 393 students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students... [READ MORE]


Documentary About Cherokee Language Features Discussion with Filmmakers

Mars Hill University will present a film screening and discussion with the filmmakers of “ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak),” a documentary about efforts to preserve the Cherokee language. The event will... [READ MORE]


Political Science Alumni Stories – Cameron Worley

Growing up in Western North Carolina as a first-generation college student, I sought a college experience that would not only provide a comprehensive education but also a meaningful experience. I... [READ MORE]


Political Science Alumni Stories – Sydney Britt

I graduated from Mars Hill in May of 2020, with a major in International Studies and a Minor in Spanish. Ultimately, what led me to MHU was athletics, and in... [READ MORE]


Political Science Alumni Stories – Jerry Clark

My mother attended Mars Hill until 1983 and remains in contact with many of her fellow Lions, which encouraged me to learn more about this beautiful college town in western... [READ MORE]


Political Science Alumni Stories – Denise Thrift

Denise Thrift is a graduate of Mars Hill University in Asheville, NC, where she obtained degrees in political science and international studies. Those endeavors have led her to studying peace... [READ MORE]


Political Science Alumni Stories – Ashley Davis

I came into Mars Hill University as a first generation student with no real direction or guidance in what I was doing. Within my first week I met Dr. Heather... [READ MORE]


Political Science Alumni Stories – Brendon Cyprianos

What brought me to Mars Hill was athletics and I originally came in with a single minded approach of studying business. I was a part of the Mars Hill University... [READ MORE]


Commencement Set for December 15

Mars Hill University will recognize about 63 summer and fall graduates during its commencement ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2023. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Moore Auditorium... [READ MORE]


Grant Will Fund Gallery Renovations and Ceramics Program Upgrades

The Windgate Foundation awarded Mars Hill University more than $108,000 to renovate Weizenblatt Gallery and upgrade facilities for its Center for the Ceramic Arts and associated academic program. The grant... [READ MORE]