Louisburg College announces Richard Campbell as new president
LOUISBURG, N.C. (WTVD) -- Richard Campbell has accepted the position as the 29th president of Louisburg College.
The private, two-year college made the announcement Tuesday.
Campbell, a North Carolina native, is a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church who has deep ties to faith-based higher education in NC, according to the college.
"I am deeply humbled to be named the 29th President of Louisburg College," Campbell said. "This institution holds a remarkable legacy of transforming lives through education grounded in faith, community, and opportunity. I am eager to join the Louisburg family and to work alongside our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees to chart a bold and sustainable course forward."
For the past 10 years, Campbell served as a senior communications and marketing executive at NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and at Auburn University.
Campbell's appointment comes as Dr. Gary Brown, Louisburg College's 28th President, who has served the College since 2018, prepares to retire.
"Dr. Gary Brown has provided steady leadership since 2018, strengthening the College's foundation and academic programs," said Tad DeBerry, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "We are grateful for his service and thoughtful transition. With Richard's leadership, we are confident Louisburg will build on this momentum."
Also of note, Campbell is the great-great-grandson of James Archibald Campbell, founder of Campbell University.
