FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison Celebrates 5th Year of Leadership
Fayetteville State University continues to grow with Darell T. Allison entering his fifth year as Chancellor.
Chancellor Darrell T. Allison hit his fifth year as Chancellor of Fayetteville State University on March 15. Allison's commitment to advancing the University and strengthening community partnerships has brought significant growth to the institution.
Fayetteville State University will grow its pre-licensure nursing program from 150 to 300 students over the next year. Cape Fear Valley Health System is putting up $2 million to train more nurses for Southeastern Region hospitals and clinics.
The state-leading program will double through this partnership. North Carolina needs more trained nurses, and this expansion tackles that shortage head-on.
The campus added a new residential dormitory. It houses over 300 students, according to Fayetteville State University. A Health and Wellness Center, College of Education building, and parking deck will open later this year.
The school launched the Fayetteville Cumberland Regional Entrepreneurial Business HUB to support entrepreneurs and small-business owners throughout the region. Over 230 new businesses have launched through the HUB since its creation, while close to 1,000 jobs have been created or retained, and businesses have won $150 million in new contracts across a 10-county area.
Military-affiliated student enrollment has hit 34% of the student body. The campus now educates over 2,300 military-affiliated students and expects to reach 3,000 by 2028.
Enrollment transfers from Fayetteville Technical Community College have grown by 12%. Nearly 1,100 FTCC students now attend classes on campus.
The Bronco Benefit program engages 15 community colleges in transfer opportunities. Four more will join by fall 2026.
Annual grant awards for sponsored research and programs hit $45 million at the mid-point of the current academic year. That total is up from $15 million in 2021. The school received its first federal appropriation for PFAS investment to monitor contaminants in southeastern North Carolina.
