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    RASC brings students, faculty, alumni together in scholarship celebration

    April 9

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    Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

    February 14

    Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp has many opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research across various disciplines. Students are able to engage in projects that deepen their understanding of course material and build essential skills for future endeavors.

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    Restoring through research: WCU professors help rebuild after Helene

    February 13

    Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and structures such as bridges, levees, and culverts sustained heavy damage. Updated estimates indicate the hurricane caused $59.6 billion in damage.

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    WCU professor secures $3 million in scholarships for students entering nuclear engineering field

    February 5

    Bora Karayaka, a professor at Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp’s College of Engineering and Technology, has secured $3 million in scholarship funding from the Department of Energy through the University Nuclear Leadership Program.

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    Pedonti earns $175K grant for STEM summer camp

    January 30

    Jackson County isn’t an urban hotbed like the Charlotte’s and Greensboro’s of the state are. It doesn’t have big museums, aquariums or any other spot that might get kids interested in STEM.

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    Author and alumnus David Joy to give keynote address at WCU Research and Scholarship Conference

    January 21

    Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp double alumnus and best-selling author David Joy will give the keynote address at the annual Research and Scholarship Conference at WCU. The event will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.