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The touchdown bell

The Kivett Bell once signaled class changes. Campbell now connects its ringing with Fighting Camels touchdowns at Barker-Lane Stadium.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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The Camel Run Tunnel

Campbell invites first-year students to form a tunnel for the football team at the season’s first home game.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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Wear Orange Wednesday

The university encourages students to wear orange on Wednesdays as a visible expression of Campbell school spirit.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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Ad Astra per Aspera

Campbell translates its Latin motto, Ad Astra per Aspera, as to the stars through difficulties.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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A campus good-luck ritual

Students rub the founder statue’s moustache for luck before exams. Campbell traces the tradition to the statue’s installation in 2015.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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A medallion welcomes new students

New students receive a medallion bearing the university seal during convocation, marking the beginning of their Campbell academic journey.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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Class rings and the bell tower

Campbell’s ring ceremony includes ROTC cadets escorting the rings from the bell tower to Butler Chapel.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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Founders Week

Campbell describes Founders Week as an annual February opportunity to reflect on its origins and honor its founders.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: University Traditions and Spirit | About | Campbell University

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Gladys returns

The university’s mascot account records Gladys the Camel’s return in 2019 after a long absence. She appears alongside Gaylord.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Our Camel Mascot - Traditions - Campbell University

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The people behind Barker-Lane

Barker-Lane Stadium is named for Bob Barker and Don Lane. The official facility history explains the naming of the football venue.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Barker-Lane Stadium - Facilities - Campbell University

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Ed Gore Field

The playing field was named for Edward M. Gore, a member of Campbell’s class of 1952, in spring 2009.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Barker-Lane Stadium - Facilities - Campbell University

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A shared home for football and lacrosse

Campbell women’s lacrosse played its first Barker-Lane Stadium game on February 23, 2013, defeating Kennesaw State 21–4.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Barker-Lane Stadium to receive new field design - Campbell University

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The Burt Family Sports Performance Center

The Burt Family Sports Performance Center opened in January 2015 in the southeast corner of Barker-Lane Stadium.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Barker-Lane Stadium to receive new field design - Campbell University

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Engineering’s charter class

Campbell welcomed its first School of Engineering students in August 2016. The university’s opening announcement identified an inaugural class of 96 students.

Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Campbell to officially enroll 1st engineering, nursing students Aug. 24 - News | Campbell University

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