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Patricia Bricker

Bricker gets new WNC Community of Practice off the ground

An ice storm shifted the first Western North Carolina Elementary STEM Community of Practice meeting to Zoom last minute, but Patricia Bricker’s project didn’t freeze up.  

The Hodges

Alumnus divides gift to create scholarship honoring educator wife, support athletics upgrades

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumnus and Asheville resident Stephen Hodge had a bit of difficulty deciding whether to direct a recent financial contribution for his alma mater to support academics or athletics. So, the banking executive who grew up in Rutherfordton reached the conclusion to do both.  

Kathy Jaqua with Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudents and faculty

Kathy Jaqua earns prestigious W.W. Rankin Award

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ College of Arts and Sciences professor Kathy Jaqua noticed a look on her former student’s face.   

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudents learning how to dance

Donors to Fund for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµsupport ASP student trip to Central Europe

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Academic Success Program took 21 students to Central Europe in March 2024 for an 11-day international learning experience for conditionally admitted students who successfully completed ASP requirements.  

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudents at a MAPS event on campus

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµrecognized for commitment to advancing first-generation student success

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ was recently selected as one of twenty new higher education institutions to advance to the network leader phase of the FirstGen Forward Network.   

Project Discovery students on a bike trip

Project Discovery celebrates, reflects on 40th anniversary

Heath Robertson sat at the back of the bus on a college tour trip when he was asked about his future plans. Robertson’s answer? He didn’t have any.   

Hunter Library

Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks

The vast number of resources Hunter Library at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has is profound. But thanks to a grant, navigating the treasure trove of knowledge will be a bit easier for students.  

Chancellor Brown

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities board of directors.  

Students with I voted stickers

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµearns ‘most engaged’ student voting honor from ALL IN

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ was recognized for it.