Words of Elevation & Affirmation

There’s something very unique about NC Wesleyan’s culture. The people at Wesleyan are invested in not only what they are teaching, but invested in the people that are willing to listen and learn. Giving to NC Wesleyan is an investment in the future.Isaiah Morrow ’16

Economic growth of any community is essential to improving quality of life for its citizens. A robust economy is based on many things but foremost in that list is an informed and educated population. North Carolina is blessed with a strong education ethic at all levels. As an economic developer, I can welcome new business residents to our community with solid assurance that we can meet their employee needs with prepared, energized, and strong commitments to success from our citizens.

We can be confident in that assurance because of great education institutions like NC Wesleyan University. Wesleyan is the personification of quality in preparation. As we discuss our assets to a client, we are always proud to highlight Wesleyan and its visionary contributions to our citizens. To those who have a desire for “mind shaping” experiences in education endeavors, Wesleyan leads the way for them—opening doors to practical and visionary learning in a principled and wholesome environment. Small in size but gigantic in its impact on students and our community, Wesleyan is perhaps our best return on investment available to both students and community. I am proud of Wesleyan University and equally proud to be associated with its leadership and students.Norris Tolson, Economic Development/Special Projects, Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce

The quest for knowledge is a lifelong pursuit, and for Howard ’74 and me, Wesleyan was pivotal in shaping not only our lives and careers, but also our understanding of how we can best serve others. I hope that my gift will assist students in their own journeys and allow the same wonderful experience of learning that Wesleyan provided us.Judi Vilagos Parsons ’75

I chose to attend North Carolina Wesleyan the minute I stepped foot on campus. The professor-to-student ratio offered a personalized education and the family atmosphere gave me a sense of relief, coming from states away. My four years at Wesleyan helped shape the person I am today. I met a lot of my greatest mentors and several of my best friends, learned some very important life lessons and got a great education. NCWU will always feel like a second home with a second family, and I’ve always been welcomed back as such.Kevin Berry ’20, BS in Business Administration

I love the fact that Wesleyan has a vision and is now being recognized as the fastest growing small private college or university in North Carolina.  I see continuous growth academically as more undergraduate and graduate students’ programs are strengthening the curriculum.Janet Watson ’77, Secondary Teaching Certification

I never thought higher education would be in the cards for me. I spent three years as a student at NCWU and in every class, and with every staff interaction, everyone I encountered encouraged me every single day. I graduated at 46 years old. If you’re contemplating whether your time has passed…it hasn’t!Margaret Bentley ’23, BS in Accounting

The campus, faculty, and staff I met had an overwhelmingly peaceful nature that made me feel at home almost immediately. Moments like these are what drew me to the campus, because I could see that Wesleyan took interest in who I was at the time but also who I could be in the future. This is a school where I could see myself becoming part of a broader family.Beverly Anaele ’19, BS in Accounting

Wesleyan has meant a lot to me and to my family, especially since my father taught here for so many years. It has always been a part of my life since 1961. I believe in North Carolina Wesleyan!  I think what it has done for the eastern region of North Carolina, and for the city of Rocky Mount, proves that it is worth investing in. Furthermore, I feel it is my responsibility to support Wesleyan for the education it gave me.Bruce Sharer ’68, BS in Mathematics

One of the things that people often ask me concerning Wesleyan is what makes it unique and why do I like it? I quickly reply citing its size as a smaller university affords an opportunity for the administration, faculty and students to really know each other. That means it is personal for everyone, that there’s an opportunity for follow-ups and for students to be known both for their character and capabilities.

I see North Carolina Wesleyan increasing in size over the next 5–10 years as it becomes the university it envisioned it would be when shifting from a college to a university. The implications are huge from an increasing worldly diverse perspective. Wesleyan continues having a social and economic impact both regionally and on a world stage.

The way I see it, by investing in Wesleyan, you are investing in the future of America! You are investing in those students, both current and future, giving them opportunities that make their Wesleyan experience both worldly and competitive, and preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. And by doing so, we are investing in us. And so, I ask you to join me in making an investment in North Carolina Wesleyan University.Arnold Gordon-Bray, Brigadier General (U.S. Army Ret.)

What I love the most about Wesleyan is that it feels like a community where everyone wants you to succeed.Kiara Spooner ’21, BS in Exercise Science