On Saturday, Dr. Alisahah Cole, vice president and chief community impact officer for Atrium Health, gave graduating students at Wingate University a lesson in real life that ended with a message of hope. About a third of those crossing the stage were physician assistants or doctors of physical therapy.

Study abroad has become a hallmark of a Wingate education. In two weeks. a fresh crop of juniors will board planes for Italy and Greece, marking W'International's 40th anniversary.

The stage is all set for the University's third December Commencement. This year the event moves to Cuddy Arena to accommodate considerable demand for tickets.

Although considered highly important by North Carolinians, higher education is often viewed as not affordable or diverse enough, according to a recent survey. Wingate University scores well on both counts.

After 30 years of rumors, the Monroe Expressway is finally a reality. The toll road makes for a quick trip to and from Charlotte and promises to bring development to the area around the University.

It’s no secret that giving students a global perspective is high on Wingate University’s to-do list. What better way to accomplish this than to send them abroad? Wingate does just that, and at one of the top rates in the nation.

Veterans will get much more than just a “thank you for your service” from Wingate University next week, as nearly a dozen events have been planned as a lead-up to Veterans Day, all of them open to the public.