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Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ has many opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research across various disciplines. Students are able to engage in projects that deepen their understanding of course material and build essential skills for future endeavors.  

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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵranked No. 3 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list

For many, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is a beloved spot. It’s a special place to learn, a special place to grow — and a special place to work.   

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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵranked No. 3 in Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list

For many, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is a beloved spot. It’s a special place to learn, a special place to grow — and a special place to work.  

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New Thompson Scholar program supports study-abroad for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵHonors College students

A life-changing study-abroad opportunity in France for a shy undergraduate student with limited international travel experience helped spark a newfound sense of self-confidence and a successful business career, which inspired a financial contribution that is helping Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ students follow in his globe-trotting footsteps.  

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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵmourns passing of Honors College benefactor Greg Thompson

Members of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ community are mourning the loss of friend and donor Greg Thompson, known as a generous supporter of WCU’s Brinson Honors College and a passionate advocate for the life-changing experience of studying internationally.  

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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵmourns loss of former Trustee Jeanette Wallace Hyde

A statement from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown on the death of former U.S. Ambassador Jeanette W. Hyde, who previously served on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBoard of Trustees and who is the namesake of an endowed professorship in gerontological social work.  

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Restoring through research: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵprofessors help rebuild after Helene

Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and structures such as bridges, levees, and culverts sustained heavy damage. Updated estimates indicate the hurricane caused $59.6 billion in damage.   

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WCU’s 7th scholarship funded by Whitehead family pays tribute to Honors College founding dean

A newly established scholarship fund at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is designed to celebrate the contributions of the founding dean of what is now known as the Brinson Honors College, Brian Railsback, by providing financial assistance to the college’s students.  

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Fund for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵsupports cultural, educational programming to improve student retention

With the help of $5,000 in funding from the 1889 Impact Grants Program, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Office of Intercultural Affairs increased cultural and educational programming and enhanced efforts to support student success and retention.