Year in Review

2022

In 2022, Campbell University saw the beginning of new partnerships and the culmination of an ambitious campaign. It witnessed unprecedented athletic success and continued expansion of academic programs.

Join us in looking back at some of the biggest stories and events that shaped Campbell’s 135th year as an institution of higher education.

A Celebration of Giving

More than $105 million was raised during the five-year Campbell Leads campaign, funding student scholarships, a new student union and the general fund. Campbell University celebrated the success of the campaign with a black tie gala held in the Academic Circle on April 1. More than 300 donors and friends of the University were on hand for the event.

A breakdown of how the $105.7 million raised during the Campbell Leads campaign is being distributed to meet the immediate and future needs of Campbell University:

$44.6M: Endowed scholarships for Campbell University students
$32.6M: Capital projects such as the Oscar N. Harris Student Union
$18.0M: University research and community projects
$10.5M: The Fund for Campbell and other projects on campus

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In Sports

Two first-round Major Leaguers

Zach Neto and Thomas Harrington made Campbell Athletics and Campbell Baseball history when they were both chosen in the first round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft in June — Neto to the Los Angeles Angels and Harrington to the Pittsburgh Pirates. During the spring, the two performed at an All-American level leading Campbell to another Big South Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Regionals in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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A big Colonial announcement

Campbell University announced this year it will join the Colonial Athletic Association effective July 1, 2023. The addition of Campbell will increase CAA’s membership to 14 schools, encompassing many of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas with a geographic footprint that stretches from Boston to Charleston. The CAA has produced 18 national team champions in five different sports and 33 individual national champions.

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Academics

Engineering program earns ABET accreditation

The School of Engineering’s Bachelor of Science Engineering program has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org). Launched in 2016, the school saw its first graduating class in 2020, and it has grown to become one of the most inclusive programs in the nation, recognized nationally for its hands-on curriculum.

Other Big Stories

A fight for humanity Dr. Oleg Alekseev lives 5,000 miles from his native Ukraine, but he’s living the war every day through regular contact with family members who stayed behind. His mornings for the past six weeks have begun with a call to his 80-year-old mother-in-law who chose to stand her ground despite having a valid U.S. visa and family who could take her in. Read more

Pet-friendly residence hall Dogs, cats and small caged animals are now allowed in the pet-friendly residence hall, Pet Hall. The recently refurbished hall can house up to 32 upperclassmen residents, and each apartment is equipped with two private bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a smaller bonus room, a washer and dryer, shared living room and a shared fully equipped kitchen. Read More

Beam takes on VP role Rev. Faithe Beam was named Vice President for Student Life and Christian Mission at Campbell University, succeeding Dr. Dennis Bazemore, who announced his retirement after more than 18 years in the cabinet. In her role, Beam oversees the student experience at Campbell, from extra-curricular activities and event planning to Fraternity and Sorority Life, Spiritual Life and student success programs. Read more

Kioko goes out an All-American The most decorated athlete in Campbell Athletics history ended his Camel career with a fifth-place finish in the 10,000-meter race at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, earning first-team All-America. In his final race a day later, he finished 19th nationally in the 5,000-meter race. Kioko was the 2021 Big South Male Athlete of the Year and a six-time All-American. Read more

Student representing the Campbell class of 2026

The Summer 2022 edition of Campbell Magazine introduced 12 members of the Class of 2026 — a group of young men and women who agreed to allow us to document their four-year Campbell University experience. Their interviews revealed a heightened sense of hope for a group whose high school careers were defined and marred by a global pandemic.

Class of 2026 Dr. Creed Prepares Campus

School of Education adds ‘Human Sciences’ to name

The home of Campbell University’s professional education, psychology and social work programs is now the School of Education & Human Sciences. The name change better reflects the scope of the school’s offerings, according to Dean Alfred Bryant.

“When I came to campus, I realized this school was more inclusive than education,” said Bryant. “I started having conversations with the provost and asked if there had been conversations about a more inclusive name. The answer was ‘yes,’ and I was given permission to explore it.”

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Dr. Alfred Bryant stands in front of School of Education and Human Sciences building

PGAM program director Gabriella stands on a golf course backdrop

The sport (and business) of golf

Campbell’s PGA Golf Management program — one of only 17 certified programs in the country — teaches both the business and sport of golf and now boasts an impressive indoor facility inside the former Shouse Dining Hall.

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Descendent of Neusiok Indians dressed in traditional garments

A partnership with N.C.’s indigenous tribes

North Carolina’s American Indian tribes have partnered with Campbell University to train its members to become better leaders. For the state’s indigenous people, the alliance is a step toward overcoming a complicated history and becoming a stronger voice in the state. For Campbell, it’s an opportunity for continued outreach to some of the most underserved regions of our state.

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