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Patient being seen in Vecinos Clinic

Vecinos clinic receives tech upgrade through donations to Fund for WCU

Health care providers in the primary care clinic area of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Health and Human Sciences Building are now able to take advantage of upgraded technology to help meet the needs of the patients they serve.  

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Pedonti earns $175K grant for STEM summer camp

Jackson County isn’t an urban hotbed like the Charlotte’s and Greensboro’s of the state are. It doesn’t 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵCollege 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s College of Health and Human Sciences.  

Bill Conway with Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵnursing students

Conway Scholars meet benefactor, hear from NCDHHS secretary, receive nursing pins

The nearly 75 members of the inaugural class of Conway Scholars in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s School of Nursing met their benefactor and heard a message of gratitude for obstacles overcome and encouragement for challenges ahead from North Carolina’s highest ranked health care official Thursday, Dec. 12, on the eve of commencement.  

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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵSchool of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses — and so do local patrons. The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵSchool of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.   

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Project AWE graduates six from first cohort

Randa Gardner wrapped her arms around Beth Harmer, an assistant professor of social work inside the College of Health and Human Sciences at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, with emotions flowing out. All day, she was nervous, and all her life, she hadn’t graduated from anything.   

Isaac Jennings with SVA members

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵnursing student, veteran Isaac Jennings shares his higher education journey

Looking back on his time before coming to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, nursing student Isaac Jennings, a sophomore from Franklin, was always told the most important thing was contacting his chosen college’s military services director.  

Jamie Wallen (left) works with a chemistry student

Two faculty members receive competitive grants from the National Institutes of Health

Two Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty members have received coveted R15 grants from the National Institutes of Health, which will significantly enhance research initiatives in the region.  

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From mosquitoes to medical school, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵalumnus shares his journey

Joe Davis, a double alumnus of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵwith a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care and a master’s in biology has had a unique higher education journey.