News
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Sarah Parsons continues campus pollinators work with UNC MRI grant
December 5While insects have gotten a bad rap as “creepy crawlies” to be squished or stepped on, humanity is highly dependent on them. Many insects are integral to pollination, which is crucial to the survival of plant ecosystems and crops that keep people fed.
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Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award
December 5Andrew J. Bobilya, director of Ƶapp’s experiential and outdoor education master’s program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.
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Out of this world: ‘Moon Tree’ arrives on WCU campus
December 4Amy Fagan, an associate professor in Ƶapp’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows she’s a bit of a space addict.
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WCU School of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series
December 4Ƶapp School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses — and so do local patrons. The WCU School of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.
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Hunter Library staff create website for families to find unclaimed photos
December 3Years ago, residents and tourists brought their film for developing at Sherrill’s Photography Studio in Waynesville. Sometimes, the person who dropped off the film did not return to pick up their photographs and the only clue to their identity was their last name written on the unclaimed envelope.
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Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors
December 3Ƶapp Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities board of directors.
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Catamount Resiliency: Campus Response
December 2In the hours and days after Hurricane Helene hit, students were asked to stay put as traveling outside of Jackson County was unsafe. The loss of internet and cell service made traveling hazardous, and the surrounding areas were unknown.
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Catamount Resiliency: Students and Professors Answer the Call
December 2WCU students majoring in healthcare fields have to do clinicals, which give them real-world experience in their fields. Hurricane Helene gave many WCU students experiences they never thought they would see during college or even in their lifetime.
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Catamount Resiliency: Buddying UP
December 2The WCU University Participant program provides an inclusive, two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged persons with intellectual disability. The program aims to facilitate UP students' transition from secondary school to adult life with education, employment, and independent living.
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Catamount Resiliency: Be the Helper
December 2“When I was a boy and saw scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” This is a well-known quote by beloved television host Fred Rogers about looking for the people who spring into action when bad things happen.