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ĢƵlaunches mechanical engineering degree, industrial engineering concentration
August 15ĢƵ’s College of Engineering and Technology is expanding its engineering programs again this fall with the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a new industrial engineering concentration.
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From the age of steam to the age of AI, ĢƵputs students first, serves its region as economic engine
August 14ĢƵ has faced many challenges over the past year: a historic storm, an ever-changing landscape in higher education, competition for enrollment, and budget uncertainty from the state and federal levels.
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ĢƵvolunteers rally to clean up Catamount Gap
August 12ĢƵ has changed in many ways since its founding in 1889, but one tradition has always stayed true: Catamounts give back, and they honor the land they’re standing on.
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A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey
August 12Universities and colleges across the United States are finding that an ever-increasing number of students on their campuses are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.
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Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship
August 11Recent ĢƵ alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.
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Welcome to the Whee!
August 6We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Catamounts to campus! The coming weeks will be full of new experiences and exciting adventures, and the first crucial part of that journey is getting settled.
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Alec Harris named development director for College of Education, Allied Professions
August 5Alexander “Alec” Harris, former recreation and events supervisor for the municipality of Jersey Village, Texas, is the new director of development for ĢƵ’s College of Education and Allied Professions.
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Reinvigorated ĢƵretirees association elects officers, plans activities
August 4Following a period of decreased activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of ĢƵ has embarked upon a process of organizational reinvigoration.
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ĢƵGreek Challenge nets $1.5 million for Catamount Club; winners announced
August 4Members of ĢƵ fraternities and sororities contributed more than $1.5 million to the Catamount Club during the 2024-2025 edition of the Greek Challenge, an annual competition to see which organizations can raise the most money in support of the university’s athletics program.
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ĢƵalumni roll out the welcome mat for new incoming students
July 30Nearly 150 incoming first-year students at ĢƵ received an early welcome to their future alma mater and a few lessons in “all things Catamount” during a series of July receptions across North Carolina and in Atlanta.