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  • The Mountaineers

    The Mountaineers

    There’s no land nowhere that’s any prettier than ours. I don’t think so. As far as that goes, I think it’s misnamed. Don’t you?” — Local resident Evelyn Gosnell speaking about “The Dark Corner” North Greenville University has a special connection to the mountains that surround the campus with their beauty. It was mountain people Read more

  • Neves Hall: North Greenville’s First Stand-Alone Dining Hall

    Neves Hall: North Greenville’s First Stand-Alone Dining Hall

    In 1940, Benjamin Franklin Neves passed away and North Greenville lost one of its founders and most significant supporters. However, even in death, Ben Neves continued to support North Greenville with his legacy. Knowing his heart for the school, his family sold 525 acres of his land to North Greenville for $2,000 less than it Read more

  • North Greenville’s Longtime Math Professor: “Fess” Blackwell

    North Greenville’s Longtime Math Professor: “Fess” Blackwell

    “Probably the most accurate description of his life, character, and service would be faithfulness and dedication.” – Rev. C.H. Beard If you are familiar with the campus of North Greenville, you have probably heard the name “Blackwell” before. The street where the president’s house sits was named in honor of Robert Judson Blackwell, or, “Fess” Read more

  • North Greenville’s Yankee Aviator: Raymond Beyer

    North Greenville’s Yankee Aviator: Raymond Beyer

    “It’s the dreamers who gave us the things we have today. I like to think of them as independent thinkers. To me an independent thinker is the loneliest man in the world.”- Admiral Raymond H. Beyer One of the most interesting alumni to attend North Greenville was Raymond H. Beyer. These stories usually start with Read more

  • North Greenville’s First President’s Home

    North Greenville’s First President’s Home

    In 1936, the year before White Hall was built, North Greenville constructed the first president’s home for Dr. Donnan and his family. The seven-room brick house with mountain views served the Donnan family until Dr. Donnan’s retirement in the early 60s. The next president of the college, Dr. Neely, lived in the brick house on Read more

  • The Man Who Went Without Pay to Save North Greenville: Henry Clayton Hester

    The Man Who Went Without Pay to Save North Greenville: Henry Clayton Hester

    “Brother Hester was outstanding both as a preacher and teacher. Nine years of his ministry were devoted to North Greenville Academy where he was principal. Here he touched the lives of a large number of men and women who are now outstanding pastors and missionaries. All of these attribute much of their success to this Read more