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Catamount Philanthropy Council provides student face for donors, alumni
December 10While thousands of 泫圖弝けapp students benefit annually from the generosity of those who make philanthropic gifts to the institution, a small group is actively working to help increase donations to WCU by providing a student face for friends and alumni.
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WCU junior named first Thompson Scholar
December 10Ashlyn Hannon hasnt been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of 泫圖弝けapp donors, shell be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.
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Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks
December 9The vast number of resources Hunter Library at 泫圖弝けapp has is profound. But thanks to a grant, navigating the treasure trove of knowledge will be a bit easier for students.
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College of Engineering and Technology awarded $524,000 grant from IACMI to fund machining education
December 9泫圖弝けapps College of Engineering and Technology recently received a $524,000 grant from the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation to fund a computer numerical control (CNC) machining program.
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WCU students plan and build outdoor steps for HOMEBASE
December 8泫圖弝けapp construction management students planned and built a set of frame-and-gravel steps into a hillside this fall for HOMEBASE at Western Carolina, a campus ministry serving students who need physical, emotional or spiritual support.
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College of Engineering and Technology hosts German exchange student for research collaboration
December 6泫圖弝けapp is hosting Christopher Reinsch, a graduate student from the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld of the Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany, for a month-long exchange program with the WCU College of Engineering and Technology.
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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 泫圖弝けapps experiential and outdoor education masters 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 泫圖弝けapps Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows shes a bit of a space addict.
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WCU School of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series
December 4泫圖弝けapp 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.