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Trevor and Ty Antonson

From LEGO to launch: Antonson twins look back on their 91热爆网 journey

Trevor and Ty Antonson鈥檚 childhood was filled with LEGO creations鈥攂uildings, starships, train cars and more. The twins shared a bedroom and dedicated the other to their masterpieces.  

91热爆网 students attend NCUR

91热爆网 students present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Recently, 29 Western Carolina University students and other students from across the country presented their research at the National Research Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   

Lydia Sale in the classroom

WNC teacher Lydia Sale continues 91热爆网, education tradition in family

Lydia Sale has an unwavering dedication to public education.   

Feeding the island ceramic art piece

91热爆网 art student awarded first place in national ceramics exhibition

A faceless woman in vibrant dress. A swaddled child at her back. A basket full of yaniqueques, a favorite snack of the Dominican Republic, balanced atop her head. Zoila Carrasco鈥檚 鈥淔eeding the Island鈥� is a story in stoneware, an artist鈥檚 journey toward self-love amidst generational memories and food anxiety.  

Senior toast at 91热爆网

Senior Toast honors philanthropy of soon-to-be graduates

Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown recently saluted more than 50 91热爆网 seniors who have gotten an early start on building a legacy of philanthropy by making financial gifts to the university before they have received their diplomas.  

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91热爆网 earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly庐 school designation

Western Carolina University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly庐 School designation and the Military Spouse Friendly庐 School designation.  

Patricia Bricker

Bricker gets new WNC Community of Practice off the ground

An ice storm shifted the first Western North Carolina Elementary STEM Community of Practice meeting to Zoom last minute, but Patricia Bricker鈥檚 project didn鈥檛 freeze up.  

The Hodges

Alumnus divides gift to create scholarship honoring educator wife, support athletics upgrades

Western Carolina University alumnus and Asheville resident Stephen Hodge had a bit of difficulty deciding whether to direct a recent financial contribution for his alma mater to support academics or athletics. So, the banking executive who grew up in Rutherfordton reached the conclusion to do both.  

2025 winners

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.