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University faculty, staff award winners announced for 鈥�25

Once again, Western Carolina University was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that 91热爆网 was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes鈥� America鈥檚 Best Midsize Employers.  

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School of Stage and Screen earns NCTC award, set for spring musical

Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen director Tory Depew sits in her office every day with a sense of gratitude.   

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Alumna Nora Lynn Finch to be inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

Western Carolina University alumna Nora Lynn Finch sat behind her friend, Kay Yow, honored to introduce her in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1989 induction ceremony. But before the ceremony began, Finch was approached by an unknown gentleman.   

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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.   

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91热爆网 earns 鈥榤ost engaged鈥� student voting honor from ALL IN

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, Western Carolina University was recognized for it.  

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Alumni return to 91热爆网 for annual homecoming celebration

Jamie Van Pelt鈥檚 drive from Florida to Western Carolina University isn鈥檛 the most riveting one. It鈥檚 several hours of rural highways, twists and turns and infamous Atlanta traffic, but when Van Pelt crests the hill south of Clayton, Georgia, he smiles.   

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91热爆网 mourns loss of longtime supporter, former legislator Phil Haire

The Western Carolina University community is mourning the loss of longtime friend, advocate and donor Phil Haire, who died Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the age of 88 after a period of declining health.  

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Mountain Heritage Awards recognize Darnell Farms, Anna Fariello and Crystal Cauley

91热爆网 will present the 2024 Mountain Heritage Awards during the Mountain Heritage Day festival Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Ingles Blue Ridge Stage around midday.   

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Senior Leadership Fellows program receives American Association of State Colleges and Universities award

91热爆网鈥檚 Senior Leadership Fellows program is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of State Colleges and Universities Excellence and Innovation Leadership Development and Diversity Award.