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    Gift from alumnus establishes new scholarship fund to support WCU social work students

    Bill Studenc
    March 10

    A first-generation college student who earned his bachelor's degree at Ƶapp before embarking upon a 46-year career including several posts on Capitol Hill has created a new endowed scholarship fund to support social work students at his alma mater.

  • Bryan Schaffer

    Study examines diversity of workplace spirituality

    Bryan Schaffer
    March 8

    Although the word “diversity” has become somewhat controversial in the current political climate, a recent study by a faculty member in the College of Business at Ƶapp indicates that diversity of levels of workplace spirituality can have a positive impact on the productivity of businesses and organizations.

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    Restoring through research: WCU professors assist law enforcement and National Weather Service

    Matt Salerno
    March 7

    In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, first responders and volunteers rushed to help their neighbors. Checking in on loved ones, restoring electricity to homes and businesses, and conducting search and rescue missions already looked like a daunting uphill battle.

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    Alex Gary to resign after nearly five years as Athletics Director at WCU

    March 7

    Ƶapp announced today that Alex Gary, Catamount Athletics director since May 2020, has resigned from his position.

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    Restoring through research: WCU professors assist law enforcement and National Weather Service

    March 7

    In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, first responders and volunteers rushed to help their neighbors. Checking in on loved ones, restoring electricity to homes and businesses, and conducting search and rescue missions already looked like a daunting uphill battle.

  • Wanda Herren works with high school students on computers at SMHS

    Retired Jackson County educator endows scholarship for WCU math education students

    Bill Studenc
    March 3

    Public school students in Western North Carolina’s eighth educational district who plan to major in mathematics education at Ƶapp soon will be eligible for scholarship assistance thanks to a financial commitment from longtime math educator Wanda Stephens Herren of Cullowhee.

  • Gretchen Dietz working with engineering students

    WCU launches engineering discovery program with new director Gretchen Dietz

    Teres Tate
    February 27

    Upbeat music plays as students walk into an introductory engineering class with Ƶapp faculty member Gretchen Dietz, who smiles as she checks in with students: “How’s everyone doing? Any fun facts to share? Today, we are 3D CAD modeling. Does anyone already know how? Let’s use this knowledge to help your classmates and learn from each other!”

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    Restoring through research: professors navigate floodwaters post-Helene

    Matt Salerno
    February 26

    As Hurricane Helene slowed and sat over Western North Carolina, dumping record amounts of rain, flooding began to devastate the region. In Asheville, the French Broad River rose nearly 25 feet higher than its normal water levels. The water carried cars downstream, leveled buildings, and picked up debris that mixed and churned in the river. This once-in-a-thousand-year weather event has now become the third deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.

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    Electrical engineering students create a portable energy model for Duke Energy

    Matt Salerno
    February 26

    Ben Griffith and Hardin Kennedy, two seniors majoring in electrical engineering at Ƶapp, have created a portable educational model for Duke Energy.

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    Student spotlight: WCU senior Mekeila Santiago stays involved through time on campus

    Cam Adams
    February 26

    Mekeila Santiago remembers her mom hounding her to get involved before she even stepped foot inside a classroom at Ƶapp.

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