麻豆原创 student Ella Quinn, currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, is using her voice to inspire others through her newly released book, A Woman in Crisis Living on Broken Pieces.
Inspired by personal life experiences, including navigating an abusive relationship, Quinn says she felt called to share her story as a message of hope for others facing hardship.
鈥淭his book came from my personal life experiences,鈥 Quinn shared. 鈥淚 felt led to share my story to bring hope, healing, and encouragement to others who may be in this situation and think there is no way out, feel broken, and/or overlooked.鈥
Quinn described the writing process as both emotional and healing, requiring her to revisit painful moments while also reflecting on how far she has come.
鈥淭he writing process was both emotional and healing,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t required me to revisit painful moments, but it also allowed me to see how far God has brought me.鈥
In addition to writing the book, Quinn also learned the publishing process firsthand鈥攖aking on formatting, designing her own cover, and navigating distribution. She credits the experience with strengthening her confidence not only as an author, but as an entrepreneur. Quinn said the moment she realized she wanted to become an author was when she understood her story had purpose beyond herself.
鈥淚 realized I wanted to become an author when I understood that my story was not just for me; it was meant to help others,鈥 she said.
Through her book, Quinn hopes readers recognize that healing is possible鈥攅ven in the most difficult circumstances.
鈥淚 want readers to know that no matter how broken their situation may seem, they are not beyond restoration,鈥 she said. 鈥淭here is healing, there is purpose, and there is still life after crisis.鈥
Quinn also shared how her experience at NC Wesleyan has supported her growth as she balances academics and personal goals.
鈥淢y time at NCWU has strengthened my leadership skills, discipline, and confidence,鈥 she said. 鈥淭he program has helped me grow both personally and professionally, giving me the structure and encouragement needed to pursue my goals, including becoming a published author.鈥
For students who may dream of writing or publishing a book, Quinn encourages them to begin now rather than waiting for the 鈥減erfect moment.鈥
鈥淪tart writing and don鈥檛 wait,鈥 she said. 鈥淵our story matters, and someone needs to hear what you have to say. Stay consistent, be willing to learn the process step-by-step, and believe in your voice.鈥
Quinn says her greatest accomplishment is having the courage to share her truth.
鈥淭his book represents healing, strength, and obedience to what I believe God placed in my heart to do,鈥 she said.
Her book, A Woman in Crisis Living on Broken Pieces, is available for purchase on Amazon and through her website at
Looking ahead, Quinn plans to continue growing her author brand, 鈥淗er Voice His Glory,鈥 while expanding her speaking and ministry platform. She is also preparing future writing projects, including a workbook and a new book titled Your Brokenness Was Necessary.
NCWU Hosts 2026 Omnium Conference
麻豆原创 (NCWU) held the second annual Omnium Conference on Wednesday, March 25 at the Gateway Technology Center on campus. The event spotlighted undergraduate research and celebrated scholarly achievement across disciplines.
What is The Omnium Conference?
The Omnium Conference is a formal presentation of student research papers in affiliation with . Omniumis a Latin word meaning 鈥渆verything鈥, and the journal provides students with the opportunity to explore major genres of academic writing, join in scholarly conversations, share their ideas, perform original research, and see their work published in a professional venue. Now in its eighth year, Omnium was established in 2019 by Dr. Doreen Thierauf, Associate Professor of English and General Education Program Coordinator. Dr. Thierauf serves as the journal鈥檚 editor and as conference co-organizer, joined by Dr. Shane Thompson, Associate Professor of Bible and the Ancient Near East and Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research.
鈥Omnium provides a professional platform for students to engage in original research, participate in academic dialogue, and see their work published,鈥 said Dr. Thierauf. 鈥淚t also serves as a teaching tool for faculty at NCWU and other institutions, with articles reflecting the academic growth of students at every stage of their college careers from first-year composition essays to projects created in senior seminars and honors theses鈥.
2026 Conference Details
The 2026 conference featured six student presentations, organized into two thematic sessions followed by interactive panel discussions:
- Session 1: Writing, Filming, and Buying Identity
- Alastair Cannon (NC State U): 鈥淒isproving the Myth of Simplicity in Anatolian Hieroglyphs鈥
- Shafiq Nuijts: 鈥淲an Pipel: Identity, Tolerance, and Coexistence in Suriname鈥
- Session 2: Healing Our Communities
- Niana Gunther: 鈥Lessons Learned from Unexpected Results: Investigating Herbal Remedies and Probiotic Growth鈥
- Kayla Collins: 鈥淪tress, Sleep, and Mental Wellbeing among NCWU Students鈥
- Maya Dari: 鈥淏uilding Resilience: One Jenga Block at a Time鈥
- Maria Gabriela Salazar: 鈥淔actors Influencing the Development of Cultural Competence in Nurses鈥
This year鈥檚 keynote address was delivered by Dr. Lee Templeton, Professor of English and Chair of the School of Humanities. His presentation was titled 鈥淭he Dragons of Higher Education.鈥
The 2026 conference marked an ongoing collaboration between Dr. Thierauf and Dr. Shane Thompson. Together, they aim to expand mission to highlight the exceptional work being produced by NCWU undergraduates across all disciplines. The organizers were thrilled to feature a student from North Carolina State University, Alastair Cannon, in the conference lineup and hope to attract more students from regional campuses to the conference in the years to come.
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Wesleyan Hosts Golden LEAF Scholarship Luncheon
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 (NCWU) proudly hosted the Annual Luncheon on March 19 at The Dunn Center, celebrating a strong and enduring partnership that began in 2003. The event honored both past scholarship graduates and current recipients, highlighting the meaningful impact of the on student success.
The luncheon opened with remarks from NCWU President Dr. Evan D. Duff and Vice President of Advancement Mark Hinson, who expressed gratitude for the Foundation鈥檚 continued support. Both emphasized the vital role GLF plays in expanding educational opportunities and advancing the university鈥檚 mission.
Four-year Golden LEAF Scholarship recipient Benjamin Sellers 鈥26 reflected on his journey at Wesleyan, sharing how the scholarship shaped both his academic and personal growth. He credited NCWU and GLF for his success, including publishing two articles and graduating debt-free this May. Sellers noted that while he initially planned to pursue a career in chiropractic care, the connections and opportunities he discovered at Wesleyan opened doors to new possibilities.
Leah Hill, NCWU鈥檚 Director of Financial Aid, recognized and introduced the scholarship recipients, offering personal thanks to GLF members for their generosity. As a token of appreciation, the university presented gifts to Foundation representatives. Scholarship recipients in attendance included Benjamin Sellers, Finnegan Allen, Joseph Cooper, and Malachi Hayes. Other recipients include Nyasia Jones, and Amanda Layton.
The program concluded with remarks from GLF President Scott Hamilton, Scholarship Program Manager Arlena Dongilli, and President Duff, each reaffirming the strength and impact of the partnership. Hamilton shared, 鈥淲e love watching our scholarship recipients grow. These scholarships are about more than education鈥攖hey support the transformation of rural communities, and the impact students make when they return home.鈥
Through this ongoing collaboration of 23 years and counting, NCWU and the Golden LEAF Foundation continue to empower students, foster academic achievement, and invest in the future of North Carolina鈥檚 workforce.
麻豆原创 Golden Leaf Foundation
mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina鈥檚 rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to receive a portion of North Carolina鈥檚 funding from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers. For 25 years, Golden LEAF has worked to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina鈥檚 rural and tobacco-dependent communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
Golden LEAF has provided lasting impact to tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and rural areas of the state by helping create 68,000 jobs, more than $780 million in new payrolls, and more than 98,000 workers trained or retrained for higher wages.
Governed by a board of directors appointed by leaders of NC鈥檚 legislative and executive branches, Golden LEAF has focused on critical issues facing North Carolina communities including bringing jobs and building industry by providing resources to communities, awarding scholarships to local students and administering the state鈥檚 relief efforts following natural disasters.
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麻豆原创 (NCWU) is a small, private Methodist-affiliated institution with a liberal arts-based core curriculum that prepares students for professional advancement, life-long learning and responsible participation in their communities. NCWU offers liberal arts, professional and graduate degree programs for traditional, transfer and working-adult students.
NCWU offers a best-in-class value and a personally tailored private higher education experience. We invest in each and every student we accept by providing individualized awards, scholarships and grants. Wesleyan is YOUR hometown University that is Personal. Practical, and Purpose-Driven. With students from all over the United States and more than 40 different countries, the University has immense cultural diversity. In addition to its educational mission, NCWU serves as a vital economic engine for the region, contributing over $209 million to the local economy.
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