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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., (June 14, 2023) – Fayetteville State University (FSU) alumni, faculty and staff comprise 40% of The Fayetteville Observer’s 2023 Class of 40 Under 40. Of the nearly 300 nominations received, 16 FSU alumni, faculty and staff members were among the 40 honorees.
The Fayetteville Observer has celebrated the community’s best and brightest young professionals through the 40 Under 40 award for 13 years. The list is designed to spotlight those who excel in their professional roles and serve their communities.
To be considered, nominees had to live or work in Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Robeson, Sampson or Scotland counties and be younger than 40 as of June 1, 2023.
“It is extremely gratifying to see Fayetteville State alumni, faculty, leaders and staff recognized for their incredible talent, drive and contributions to our community,” said FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, J.D. “We aim to support and prepare our students for rewarding and fulfilling careers after college; these are just a few of the many amazing people of FSU who are making a difference wherever they are.”
The University will host the 2023 Fayetteville Observer 40 Under 40 celebration on Tuesday, July 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Rudolph Jones Student Center on the FSU campus.
The Fayetteville Observer noted that this year’s honorees come from a variety of professions, including education, law, health, real estate, the arts and the nonprofit sector. One thing they all have in common, however, is success in their fields and a passion and commitment to serving something beyond themselves.
FSU alumni/faculty/leaders/staff included in the 2023 list are:
This year’s nominees were considered by a panel of judges including Beth Hutson, Fayetteville Observer news director, and Myron Pitts, Fayetteville Observer opinion editor. Two judges from FSU were Wesley Fountain, vice chancellor for external and military affairs, and Jeffery Womble, university ombuds.
About Fayetteville State University
Founded in 1867, Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina System and the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state. FSU is a historically black university offering degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. With nearly 7,000 students, Fayetteville State University is among the most diverse institutions in the nation. To learn more about Fayetteville State University, visit www.uncfsu.edu.