Column: First Class of Students Arrives at New School of Medicine
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare closure, Arts Council changes, National Night Out, and CAMEO Collective grant.
Column: New Medical School a Reality Thanks to Community Who Believed
Civic leaders call the opening of Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine a milestone for health care in Cumberland County.
Methodist University President Announces Plans to Retire in Summer 2027
Stanley T. Wearden has led the north Fayetteville university since 2019. As he prepares to leave, the school’s new medical school will be training its first doctors.
‘Enough Is Enough’: Fayetteville Students Rally Against ICE at City Hall Protest
About 50 Fayetteville college students walked out of classrooms and gathered outside City Hall on Friday as part of a nationwide protest against ICE.
Fayetteville Students See VA Benefits Paused During Shutdown
The software issue remained unresolved due to furloughs. The VA press secretary estimates the delay in payments will not be resolved until late November at the earliest.
Methodist University Canceled Classes Friday Following Deaths of Student and Teacher
The university is offering counseling and other services for students and staff.
Methodist University begins recruiting for its medical school
The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine received preliminary accreditation from the he Liaison Commission on Medical Education on Thursday, allowing it to begin recruiting for its inaugural class of 64 students set to start in July 2026.
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Cumberland Community Foundation awards $1 million grant to Methodist University’s new medical school
The Cumberland Community Foundation announced a $1 million grant for Methodist University’s future medical school, set to welcome its first class of students in July 2026.
Turning Cumberland County’s doctor desert into an oasis
Leaders from Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health hope their partnership to create a new medical school will bring more doctors into Cumberland County and the region.
Column: Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine receives $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment
“This grant from The Duke Endowment is a vital investment in the future of health care for our region,” says CEO Mike Nagowski.
Column: Tom Austin takes his leave after 46 seasons as winningest Methodist University baseball coach
“As a coach, I am only as good as my players,” the 75-year-old retired coach says about the thousands of student-athletes he coached on the baseball diamond. “My former players will always have a place in my heart.”
A look at Cumberland County’s higher education landscape
From HBCU pride to technical training, local colleges offer an array of continued education pathways.
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