Rocky Mount

North Carolina Wesleyan University is opening a new school dedicated to sports and entertainment, funded by a $10 million gift. The donation is one of the largest in the university's history and will support new academic programs aimed at preparing students for careers in the sports and entertainment industries. Local coverage highlights the investment as a significant boost for the small Rocky Mount institution.

North Carolina Wesleyan University has announced the creation of a new school focused on sports and entertainment, expanding its academic offerings in growing career fields. The Rocky Mount, North Carolina institution says the new school will prepare students for roles across athletics, media and the entertainment industry. Details on programs, staffing and enrollment have not yet been widely reported.