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Mid-Atlantic Christian University Alumni Spotlight: Jimmy McLoud
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is proud to recognize former student Jimmy McLoud, whose three years at the university helped shape a life of leadership, faith, and lasting service to churches and communities nationwide. Jimmy currently serves as Lead Pastor of...
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The story of Mid-Atlantic Christian University has been written by generations of faithful alumni who have walked our campus, answered God’s calling, and helped build the foundation we stand on today.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University to Host 1st Annual International Student Conference on Entrepreneurship, Non-Profits & Missions
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) will host its 1st Annual International Student Conference on Entrepreneurship, Non-Profits & Missions on April 25, 2026, bringing together students and faculty from across Europe, Latin America, and the United States for a day of academic exchange and global collaboration.
MACU Partners with Roanoke Christian Service Camp for MAD Camp
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is excited to announce a new partnership with Roanoke Christian Service Camp this summer! From July 20-25, 2025, MACU will host the MAD (Music and Drama) Camp for teens on our campus. This unique camp provides teens with a passion for music and drama the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform a full musical program while growing in faith and fellowship.
Amplify Faith Festival’s Battle of the Bands Seeks Worship Bands
Get ready for an electrifying day of worship, music, and unity. Amplify Faith Festival is bringing churches together for a high-energy Battle of the Bands—and your band is invited to take the stage on July 4th, 2026. The event will take place from 11 AM – 3PM with bands starting at 1 PM.
MACU hosts Jack W. Cottrell Lectureship
Mid-Atlantic Christian University invites students, alumni, pastors, and members of the community to attend the Jack W. Cottrell Lectureship on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This annual lectureship honors the life and legacy of Dr. Jack Cottrell, a respected...
Fall 2025 Deans List
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. The Dean's List recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the Dean's List,...
Heritage Hall Dedication Honors Colclasure and Hassell Families
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) held a special dedication ceremony on October 3, 2025, to honor the lives and legacies of Wyett H. Colclasure II and Loma and Ella Hassell. Family members and friends gathered in Heritage Hall for the unveiling of two newly...
A Historic First: MACU Professor Honored on International Stage with Prime Minister of Slovakia
MACU celebrates a historic milestone as two of its esteemed faculty members represented the university on the international stage during the week of September 21. Their participation underscored MACU’s expanding global presence in both academic collaboration and archaeological research.
Fall 2025 Messenger
The Messenger, MACU’s official magazine, is here with its Fall 2025 edition! This issue’s theme ‘Grateful in Every Season’ is a great reminder for practicing gratitude for God’s blessings.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University Appoints Jane Snyder Hodgkins as Vice President of Finance
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Snyder Hodgkins as the University’s new Vice President of Finance. Jane brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, academic, and corporate settings — along...
Continuing Education Opportunity at Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is proud to announce that it has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7015). Are you in need of CE credits? Don't miss this valuable opportunity to...
Expanding Global Reach with European Academic Engagements
Pictured: Associate Professor Dr. Patrik Skultety at the Faculty of Management and Business, University of Prešov, alongside Professor Huttmanová and Ph.D. student Radoslav Mikca, who is coming to MACU this fall from the University of Prešov. Mid-Atlantic Christian...
MACU Biology Students Excel Nationally in Major Field Test
MACU is celebrating a significant academic achievement as two of its senior biology students scored among the highest in the nation on the Major Field Test in Biology, a national exam administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Bible Translation Display Comes to Mid-Atlantic Christian University
A Powerful Visual Journey of the Great Commission Elizabeth City, NC — Mid-Atlantic Christian University is honored to host the Pioneer Bible Translators’ Bible Translation Display, a compelling and educational exhibit open to the public on June 24 and 25 from 11:00...
Mid-Atlantic Christian University Joins North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
First Institution in 15 Years to Join Esteemed Network of Private, Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Elizabeth City, NC — Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is pleased to announce its acceptance as a part of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities...
Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Mid-Atlantic Christian University proudly recognizes the following students for their academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List is comprised of full-time students (12 credits or more) who earned a semester grade point average of 3.5000 or...
Celebrating Excellence at MACU’s 2025 Honors Chapel
On Tuesday, April 23, Mid-Atlantic Christian University hosted its annual Honors Chapel, a beloved campus tradition recognizing students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, spiritual leadership, and servant-hearted commitment to the university and the Kingdom of God.
MACU Makes an International Splash: Student and Faculty Present Breakthrough Research at Prestigious European Conference
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is proud to celebrate the global academic contributions of its faculty and students who recently presented cutting-edge research and scholarship across Europe.
Spring 2025 Messenger
In the Spring 2025 issue of The Messenger, we reflect on what it means to say “yes” when Jesus knocks. From student achievements and global missions to new academic partnerships and heartfelt retirements, Mid-Atlantic Christian University continues to open doors, both spiritually and academically.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University Approved to Offer Continuing Education Classes
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is excited to announce that it has been officially approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors
(NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7015). This approval allows MACU to offer Continuing Education (CE) classes to help professionals meet their certification requirements. The University will be hosting a CE workshop on Friday, April 18, 2025.