Page 60 - Harnett Life Spring 2019

By Brian Allen

A Small Town Academy Becomes

a Star in Higher Education

Many lifelong Harnett County residents can remember the Campbell has established significant partnerships with hos-
days of Buies Creek Academy, Campbell College and now pitals, and physician practices in Sampson, Robeson and
Campbell University, a shining light on our area. They Cumberland counties so their students can do residencies,
are continuing to prepare students for purposeful lives and clinical rotations and internships.
meaningful service.
With growth, comes its challenges and Campbell is focused
In the last decade, Campbell has evolved into a top-ranked to remaining true to its mission. The University continues
private institution of higher learning in North Carolina and to evaluate new opportunities and programs. One of those
across the southeast. Campbell, today, has more students opportunities is the new student union that will open in ac-
from throughout the state than any other private college ademic circle in early 2020. This facility is an investment
with 80% calling North Carolina home. in the students, as it will house a new spirit and bookstore,
exercise facilities, dining halls, space for social and special
Campbell’s student body has grown to nearly 6,400 stu- events, and the only movie theatre in the county. This stu-
dents and 1,000 employees. The economic impact of dent union is the centerpiece of the campus masterplan.
Campbell continues to remain strong-$450 million. This
impact is achieved through payroll, spending in the com- Now open, though, is the Bernard F. McLeod Sr. Admissions
munities of Harnett County and employees’ daily living & Financial Aid Building, which opened last fall. This
expenses. allows the University to put all of its admission, financial
aid and customer service under one roof and allows them to
Campbell has experienced significant growth with their have a deeper connection to the students that they support
new Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. during their college journey.
Since its inception in 2013, the school has graduated two
classes, with a third this spring Campbell is proud of its founding, its past of serving and
providing an outstanding education to thousands for 132
Many of these new doctor’s begin their journey studying years. For the next 132 years, the sky is the limit and they
biology or chemistry at Campbell as an undergraduate. will remain committed to being an open and welcoming en-
Page 60 vironment for all populations who call Campbell “home”.