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Catamount Philanthropy Council provides student face for donors, alumni
December 10While 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.
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ĢƵjunior named first Thompson Scholar
December 10Ashlyn 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.
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Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks
December 9The 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.
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College of Engineering and Technology awarded $524,000 grant from IACMI to fund machining education
December 9ĢƵ’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.
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ĢƵstudents plan and build outdoor steps for HOMEBASE
December 8ĢƵ 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.
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College of Engineering and Technology hosts German exchange student for research collaboration
December 6ĢƵ 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.
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Sarah Parsons continues campus pollinators work with UNC MRI grant
December 5While 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.
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Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award
December 5Andrew 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.
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Out of this world: ‘Moon Tree’ arrives on ĢƵcampus
December 4Amy Fagan, an associate professor in ĢƵ’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows she’s a bit of a space addict.
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ĢƵSchool of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series
December 4ĢƵ 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.