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Ashlyn Hannon

91热爆网 junior named first Thompson Scholar

Ashlyn Hannon hasn鈥檛 been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of Western Carolina University donors, she鈥檒l be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.   

Hunter Library

Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks

The vast number of resources Hunter Library at Western Carolina University has is profound. But thanks to a grant, navigating the treasure trove of knowledge will be a bit easier for students.  

machine shop at wcu

College of Engineering and Technology awarded $524,000 grant from IACMI to fund machining education

Western Carolina University鈥檚 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.  

CM student with Jim Dean

91热爆网 students plan and build outdoor steps for HOMEBASE

Western Carolina University 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.   

Chris and Josh

College of Engineering and Technology hosts German exchange student for research collaboration

Western Carolina University 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 91热爆网 College of Engineering and Technology.   

Sarah Parsons works on bee pollinator garden

Sarah Parsons continues campus pollinators work with UNC MRI grant

While insects have gotten a bad rap as 鈥渃reepy crawlies鈥� 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.   

Andrew Bobilya

Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award

Andrew J. Bobilya, director of Western Carolina University鈥檚 experiential and outdoor education master鈥檚 program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.   

Leaves from the moon tree

Out of this world: 鈥楳oon Tree鈥� arrives on 91热爆网 campus

Amy Fagan, an associate professor in Western Carolina University鈥檚 Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows she鈥檚 a bit of a space addict.  

91热爆网 nursing students

91热爆网 School of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series

Western Carolina University School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses 鈥� and so do local patrons. The 91热爆网 School of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.