Going all the way back to our founding in a small, rural schoolhouse in 1887, the history and mission of Campbell University reveals a deep devotion to cultivating — within all members of its community — character aligned with a sense of calling and initiative. Campbell University is committed to ensuring that every student is challenged to reflect meaningfully on their lives and their communities, to ponder critically their individual design and nature, and to respond thoughtfully to the needs of the world that God loves through creative expression in both their professional and personal lives.
In 2024, Campbell received a large grant funded through the support of Lilly Endowment Inc. and Wake Forest University to create “a distinct undergraduate learning experience that integrates the hallmarks of character, initiative and calling.”
