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    ĢƵranked No. 3 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list

    February 14

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    Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

    February 14

    ĢƵ 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: ĢƵprofessors 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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    ĢƵmourns loss of former Trustee Jeanette Wallace Hyde

    A statement from ĢƵ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown on the death of former U.S. Ambassador Jeanette W. Hyde, who previously served on the ĢƵBoard of Trustees and who is the namesake of an endowed professorship in gerontological social work.

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    ĢƵmourns passing of Honors College benefactor Greg Thompson

    February 13

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    ĢƵand Vance-Granville CC sign memorandum of understanding for guaranteed admission

    February 10

    Over 300 miles separate ĢƵ and Vance-Granville Community College — but the two schools are now much closer than the distance that separates them.

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    ĢƵexpands Catamount Commitment to include transfer students

    February 7

    ĢƵ is expanding its Catamount Commitment program with a new initiative to support transfer students from North Carolina Community Colleges.

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    ĢƵsees high retention rate, notable increase in enrollment for spring 2025

    February 7

    ĢƵexperienced a notable increase in total enrollment from spring 2024 to spring 2025, with a 1.73% increase and a 2.39% increase in undergraduate students. The university also saw a 2.23% retention rate increase for fall 2024 to spring 2025 with a 92.14% retention rate reported.

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

    February 5

    Bora Karayaka, a professor at ĢƵ’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.