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2025 winners

University faculty, staff award winners announced for ‘25

Once again, ĢƵ was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that ĢƵwas ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers.  

Kim Gorman

ĢƵscholars publish new book on mental illness stigma

A new book from two ĢƵ scholars investigates the existence and impact of mental illness stigma on university campuses.   

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

For many, ĢƵ is a beloved spot. It’s a special place to learn, a special place to grow — and a special place to work.   

Chancellor Brown

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors

ĢƵ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities board of directors.  

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Scott Swartzentruber named new chief information security and privacy officer

After a nationwide search, the ĢƵ Division of Information Technology has named Scott Swartzentruber as its next chief information security and privacy officer, effective Nov. 13.  

Faculty staff giving day featuring Shetland ponies

ĢƵfaculty, staff giving campaign nets nearly 40 new donors

Nearly 40 faculty and staff members now have a new title to go along with their position at ĢƵ, and that title is “new donor.”  

Bora Karayaka and students

WCU’s Karayaka, Yu receive $45K grant for research

ĢƵ College of Engineering and Technology professor Bora Karayaka knew it was a shot in the dark — but that shot ended up paying off.  

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1889 Impact Grants application deadline extended to Nov. 8

Because of the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, ĢƵ’s Division of Advancement and the ĢƵFoundation have extended the deadline for applications from faculty and staff interested in obtaining funding for projects through the 1889 Impact Grants Program.  

Alex Fields and Travis Frazier

Sense of community inspires ĢƵstaff member to establish annual scholarship fund

The sense of community discovered by staff member Alexandra M. Fields upon her arrival at ĢƵ seven years ago inspired her to establish an annual scholarship fund to help attract future students from her hometown to WCU.