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Terri Durbin (center) at the spring 2025 commencement at WCU

Nursing school director endows scholarship for WCU’s new master’s degree program

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’s new master’s degree program focusing on increasing the availability of health care in the rural Southern Appalachian Mountains is receiving a financial boost from the director of the school in which the program is housed.  

HHS building

MAHEC expands access to healthcare with new office in Cullowhee

With its mission to expand access to care and create a healthier community in Western North Carolina, MAHEC announces the opening of a new health center in Cullowhee.  

WCU nursing students

WCU launches master’s entry program in nursing to address regional workforce needs

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’s School of Nursing has announced the launch of its new master’s entry program in nursing, designed to prepare graduates with a strong foundation in nursing practice and leadership while meeting the critical need for nurses across Western North Carolina and beyond.  

MHS students and faculty

MHS program celebrates new graduates

The Master of Health Sciences program at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp was established in 2003. With an ever-changing health science field, the program has continued to adapt to meet the needs of students across the United States with backgrounds in healthcare administration and business, health-related education or clinical practice.  

Wardell and Diane

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

A first-generation college student who earned his bachelor's degree at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp 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.  

Patient being seen in Vecinos Clinic

Vecinos clinic receives tech upgrade through donations to Fund for WCU

Health care providers in the primary care clinic area of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’s Health and Human Sciences Building are now able to take advantage of upgraded technology to help meet the needs of the patients they serve.  

WCU students work with k12 students at a stem event on campus

Pedonti earns $175K grant for STEM summer camp

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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Aliya Bailey named director of development for WCU College of Health, Human Sciences

Aliya D. Bailey, former assistant director of annual giving at the Fordham University School of Law, has been named director of development for Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’s College of Health and Human Sciences.  

Bill Conway with WCU nursing students

Conway Scholars meet benefactor, hear from NCDHHS secretary, receive nursing pins

The nearly 75 members of the inaugural class of Conway Scholars in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’s School of Nursing met their benefactor and heard a message of gratitude for obstacles overcome and encouragement for challenges ahead from North Carolina’s highest ranked health care official Thursday, Dec. 12, on the eve of commencement.