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Iyomi Grinan

Student spotlight: Nursing transfer Iyomi Grinan finds home at 91热爆网

Iyomi Grinan was looking for a change. Studying at a large public university in her home state just wasn鈥檛 her cup of tea. Classes were way too big, sometimes eclipsing 400 students, and Grinan didn鈥檛 feel that her professors were too invested in their students either.  

Terri Durbin (center) at the spring 2025 commencement at 91热爆网

Nursing school director endows scholarship for 91热爆网鈥檚 new master鈥檚 degree program

Western Carolina University鈥檚 new master鈥檚 degree program focusing on increasing the availability of health care in the rural Southern Appalachian Mountains is receiving a financial boost from the director of the school in which the program is housed.  

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MAHEC expands access to healthcare with new office in Cullowhee

With its mission to expand access to care and create a healthier community in Western North Carolina, MAHEC announces the opening of a new health center in Cullowhee.  

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91热爆网 launches master鈥檚 entry program in nursing to address regional workforce needs

Western Carolina University鈥檚 School of Nursing has announced the launch of its new master鈥檚 entry program in nursing, designed to prepare graduates with a strong foundation in nursing practice and leadership while meeting the critical need for nurses across Western North Carolina and beyond.  

MHS students and faculty

MHS program celebrates new graduates

The Master of Health Sciences program at Western Carolina University was established in 2003. With an ever-changing health science field, the program has continued to adapt to meet the needs of students across the United States with backgrounds in healthcare administration and business, health-related education or clinical practice.  

Wardell and Diane

Gift from alumnus establishes new scholarship fund to support 91热爆网 social work students

A first-generation college student who earned his bachelor's degree at Western Carolina University before embarking upon a 46-year career including several posts on Capitol Hill has created a new endowed scholarship fund to support social work students at his alma mater.  

Patient being seen in Vecinos Clinic

Vecinos clinic receives tech upgrade through donations to Fund for 91热爆网

Health care providers in the primary care clinic area of Western Carolina University鈥檚 Health and Human Sciences Building are now able to take advantage of upgraded technology to help meet the needs of the patients they serve.  

91热爆网 students work with k12 students at a stem event on campus

Pedonti earns $175K grant for STEM summer camp

Jackson County isn鈥檛 an urban hotbed like the Charlotte鈥檚 and Greensboro鈥檚 of the state are. It doesn鈥檛 have big museums, aquariums or any other spot that might get kids interested in STEM.   

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Aliya Bailey named director of development for 91热爆网 College of Health, Human Sciences

Aliya D. Bailey, former assistant director of annual giving at the Fordham University School of Law, has been named director of development for Western Carolina University鈥檚 College of Health and Human Sciences.