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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JANUARY 18 - 24, 2023 UCW 9 e new year is only two weeks old, and it didn't take long for Methodist University to begin garnering national and international at- tention. Higher Education Digest, an independent higher education magazine with a wide-spread international audience, recently promoted Methodist University as one of 10 "must-watch" North American colleges and universities in 2022. MU was the only university from North Carolina on a list that featured Oklahoma State, San Diego State and three others from the U.S. "MU is honored to be featured on this well-re- spected list," said Minnu Paul, director of MU's Global Education. "Our University is constantly working to create an experience that engages, enriches, and empowers our students' lives. e strong leadership from MU has led to a stout educa- tional system that supports all of our students, especially our international students. is rank- ing solidifies the fact that we are a globalized campus." e magazine's writers point to a number of MU's successes and attractions, including its thriving city atmosphere (nestled between the Appalachian Mountain Range and North Caro- lina coastline), MU's ranking as the No. 1 most diverse university in North Carolina, the more than 80 types of undergraduate and graduate programs, and the top 16% ranking nationally in e New York Times for overall economic mobility. e story says Methodist University is "help- ing unleash the full potential of an individual's mind ... and committed to an ecumenical spirit that respects diversity and recognizes the dig- nity and worth of all human beings." e Higher Education Digest also touches on why Methodist University is known as one of the top institutions for international students. Currently home to students from more than 50 countries and six continents, MU provides a dedicated Global Education staff who can sup- port international students' unique social and financial needs. e article goes on to highlight the Univer- sity's Campus Engagement Office and One Stop as additional staff resources for international students. "Plus, non-international staff and people in the Fayetteville community are welcoming and supportive of international students," said Paul. "ey donate in kind, monetarily, they pick up students from the airport, and they provide a home away from home in various ways." To read the entire feature, visit www.higher- educationdigest.com/december-2022-10-must- watch-north-american-colleges-univer- sities-in-2022/ About Methodist University Methodist University is an independent, four-year institution of higher education with approximately 2,000 students. MU offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs (including doctoral-level options) on campus and online. MU has been named the "No. 1, Most Diverse University in North Caro- lina," features 20 NCAA intercollegiate sports (with nearly 40 team national championships). To learn more about Methodist University visit methodist.edu. Methodist University selected as 'Must Watch' University a STAFF REPORT Methodist University was recently selected as one of ten 'Must Watch' North American colleges and universities by an inde- pendent higher education magazine. (Image courtesy Methodist University) NEWS Breakfast Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 8:20 a.m. Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch 531 Hillsboro Street Lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Manna Dream Center 913 Person Street Dinner Monday Through Sunday, 5 to 5:30 p.m. The Salvation Army of the Sandhills Pathways of Hope Emergency Shelter and Food Services 245 Alexander Street Fre e P u b l i c Me a l s S e r v e d i n Fa ye t t e v i l l e , N C