Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison Named to Business NC’s Power List

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, J.D., has been recognized by Business NC as one of the state’s most influential leaders, earning a place on its Power List 2023: Education. This list, which was announced on the magazine’s website and in its May 2023 print issue, acknowledges the contributions of top leaders shaping the future of education in the state.

Allison, who also made the list in 2022, shares this year’s honor with 23 other esteemed North Carolina education leaders, including several chancellors and presidents within the University of North Carolina (UNC) System.

Business North Carolina noted that the state, as the ninth-most populous in the country and a powerhouse of economic dynamism, relies on the strength and vision of its leaders to excel. This fact is reflected in North Carolina’s rank among states with the most favorable business climates, and its status as one of the nation’s fastest-growing populations.

Education in North Carolina is a multibillion-dollar industry, boasting a diverse array of K-12 schools, esteemed public and private universities, and a formidable 58-campus community college system. Business North Carolina credits influential leaders like Allison, within the education sector, as being crucial to the state’s ongoing economic and social progress.

Allison’s profile in the magazine spotlighted his commitment to student success and economic impact. It highlighted the remarkable growth and investment he has championed in FSU, the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and the Sandhills region. His initiatives have led to the introduction of new businesses, and the upgrading and establishment of new campus buildings and facilities. These improvements denote substantial investments in the local economy, with the potential to foster new employment and revenue opportunities, enhance public spaces, and significantly elevate the student experience.

The ongoing projects at FSU stand as tangible symbols of the university’s economic leadership, community partnership, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of the community. As of now, close to $140 million has been invested on or near the campus and in the surrounding community, providing benefits to all.

By Kres Thomas, FayToday News
email at: kresthomas@faytoday.com