University History

Five months earlier, construction noise from Campbell’s future admissions building drowned out a groundbreaking ceremony for the University’s massive new… More on this post

Dear Campbell Community,  Over the past few days, Hurricane Florence has brought significant rains and wind to our state. In some… More on this post

Campbell University activated its severe weather and emergency policy on Wednesday in preparation of Hurricane Florence, the massive Category 2… More on this post

“It is doubtful that any other single event so influenced the spirit and character of the school as did the fire of 1900. Like the legendary phoenix bird that every 500 years arose from its flame and ashes to a new and vigorous life, so came resurrection to Buies Creek Academy.”

Download this episode (right-click, save as) Guest: Kendra Granger, Global Engagement coordinator, and Dr. Sal Mercogliano, associate professor of history Hosts: Billy Liggett and Dr. Michelle… More on this post

Campbell University will celebrate its 131-year history and heritage with its fourth-annual Founders Week next week, Feb. 5-10. What began… More on this post

The past year marked the beginning of a lot of change at Campbell University, from the design and construction of… More on this post

Jack Britt, a longtime educator and former superintendent of Cumberland County Schools and for 27 years a valued member of… More on this post

Campbell University President J. Bradley Creed will speak at a series of events across North Carolina and the Southeast this fall and winter to give alumni and friends insight into the University’s strategic plan.

In the early 1900s, Buies Creek Academy founder J.A. Campbell recruited Bernard F. McLeod Sr. and his family to move… More on this post