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Methodist University Named “Prominent Online

Program to Watch” by Higher Education Digest

Methodist University is garnering national and It also points to the online programs’ cut-
international attention for its prominent online pro- ting-edge learning management system and ac-
grams. cess to all of the same resources that are avail-
Higher Education Digest, an independent higher able to on-campus students (Writing & Tutoring
education magazine with a widespread international Center, Student Access & Accommodation Ser-
audience, recently featured Methodist University as vices, IT Help Desk, database and interlibrary
a “Prominent Online Program to Watch in 2024-25”. loans, and more).
“We are very pleased with the continued growth
of our fully online programs,” said Methodist Uni- Higher Education Digest also features a few
versity Provost Suzanne Blum Malley. “In particular, of the many success stories to come out of MU’s
we are excited to bring our excellent MU programs online programs – including Ryan Lucas, an Ad-
to working professionals, career changers, and mili- vanced Paramedicine student who’s juggling his
tary-connected students by offering the flexibility and online studies while serving as a critical care
resources they need to pursue their degrees.”
flight paramedic for the U.S. Army.

The publication points to a variety of factors that “Methodist University doesn’t make me feel
allow Methodist University to combine academic ex- like an online student, they make me feel like a
cellence with the convenience of online learning. No- Monarch,” said Lucas, who is set to graduate in
tably, MU’s online programs offer flexibility with a May of 2025. “I’m grateful for everything that
12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an asynchronous Methodist University has provided to me through
schedule for most programs (students working at this program. The faculty and staff have been
their pace rather having to be online at set times). there every step of the way for me.”
This ensures students can further their education To move forward with your education and in
without sacrificing their job, family responsibilities, your career, learn more and apply now at
or personal time. Online.Methodist.edu.

It’s Our Honor

MU Serves as Event Sponsor of

Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch
Ranked as the most diverse university in all of
North Carolina two of the past three years* and
with robust inclusion and belonging programming
for students, MU is honored to share in the
celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his
accomplishments to fight against racial segregation
and discrimination.

Thanks to the Cumberland County Ministerial
Council for hosting this important event at the
Crown Expo Center.
*Niche College Rankings

Around two dozen MU students, faculty, and staff (above and top
right) attended the MLK Brunch on Jan. 20 in Fayetteville along
with guest speakers and city/event officials (at right).

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