William M. Downs sworn in as Campbell University’s sixth president Leading & Serving William M. Downs sworn in as Campbell University’s sixth president President Dr. William M. Downs called for Campbell to rededicate itself to a “powerful and world-changing mission” on the… More on this post March 29, 2026
A look at Campbell’s short history of presidential inaugurations Leading & Serving A look at Campbell’s short history of presidential inaugurations Today’s investiture of Dr. William M. Downs will be only the fifth time in Campbell’s 139-year history that the… More on this post March 27, 2026
Students, faculty join president on Campbell’s Day of Service Campus & Community Students, faculty join president on Campbell’s Day of Service Campus clean ups. A daylong blood drive. Beautification and birdhouse building at a nearby community park. Letters for seniors… More on this post March 27, 2026
Student-led research shines at annual Academic Symposium Academics Student-led research shines at annual Academic Symposium Wiggins Memorial Library’s 16th annual Academic Symposium featured nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate students mentored by about 75 Campbell… More on this post March 26, 2026
Campbell dedicates 300-year-old Founders Oak, new Legacy Tree Campus & Community Campbell dedicates 300-year-old Founders Oak, new Legacy Tree Two trees — one that has seen all 139 years of Campbell history and one that it is hoped… More on this post March 25, 2026
State’s unique split-ticket voting history analyzed in Inauguration Week lecture Academics & Outcomes State’s unique split-ticket voting history analyzed in Inauguration Week lecture As polarization between the country’s two political parties and the ideological divide among U.S. citizens continues to grow, North… More on this post March 24, 2026
Inauguration Week worship service focuses on justice, mercy, humility Faith & Inquiry Inauguration Week worship service focuses on justice, mercy, humility The Book of Micah (6:6-8) represented the theme of the Inauguration Week Worship Service, kicking off a week of… More on this post March 23, 2026
Inauguration Week offers opportunities to serve community Campus & Community Inauguration Week offers opportunities to serve community The words “meaningful service” are ingrained in the mission statement of Campbell University, and service will play a big… More on this post March 20, 2026
Political science professor, election historian to present Inauguration Week lecture Academics & Outcomes Political science professor, election historian to present Inauguration Week lecture Dr. Peter L. Francia, a professor of political science at East Carolina University and director of ECU’s Center for… More on this post March 5, 2026
President unveils Campbell University’s five-year Strategic Plan Academics & Outcomes President unveils Campbell University’s five-year Strategic Plan President unveils Campbell University’s five-year Strategic Plan Document to lay the groundwork toward increased ‘renewal, growth and recognition’ by… More on this post February 4, 2026
