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  • Members of the Catamount Philanthropy Council display their prize-winning banner from Homecoming 2024.

    Catamount Philanthropy Council provides student face for donors, alumni

    Bill Studenc
    December 10

    While thousands of ĢƵ 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 ĢƵby providing a student face for friends and alumni.

  • Ashlyn Hannon

    ĢƵjunior named first Thompson Scholar

    December 10

    Ashlyn Hannon hasn’t been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of ĢƵ donors, she’ll be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.

  • Hunter Library

    Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks

    December 9

    The vast number of resources Hunter Library at ĢƵ has is profound. But thanks to a grant, navigating the treasure trove of knowledge will be a bit easier for students.

  • machine shop at wcu

    College of Engineering and Technology awarded $524,000 grant from IACMI to fund machining education

    December 9

    ĢƵ’s 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.

  • CM student with Jim Dean

    ĢƵstudents plan and build outdoor steps for HOMEBASE

    Teresa Tate
    December 8

    ĢƵ 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.

  • Chris and Josh

    College of Engineering and Technology hosts German exchange student for research collaboration

    Teresa Tate
    December 6

    ĢƵ 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 ĢƵCollege of Engineering and Technology.

  • Sarah Parsons works on bee pollinator garden

    Sarah Parsons continues campus pollinators work with UNC MRI grant

    December 5

    While 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.

  • Andrew Bobilya

    Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award

    December 5

    Andrew J. Bobilya, director of ĢƵ’s experiential and outdoor education master’s program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.

  • Leaves from the moon tree

    Out of this world: ‘Moon Tree’ arrives on ĢƵcampus

    December 4

    Amy Fagan, an associate professor in ĢƵ’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows she’s a bit of a space addict.

  • ĢƵnursing students

    ĢƵSchool of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series

    December 4

    ĢƵ School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses — and so do local patrons. The ĢƵSchool of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.

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