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Mekeila Santiago

Student spotlight: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵsenior Mekeila Santiago stays involved through time on campus

Mekeila Santiago remembers her mom hounding her to get involved before she even stepped foot inside a classroom at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ.  

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵstudents on Project CARE ski trip

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.  

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵjournalism students attend national convention

Student journalists attend national convention with support from the Fund for WCU

Six leaders of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ student journalism organizations attended the Society of Professional Journalists National Convention last year in Las Vegas, supported by $2,500 from the 1889 Impact Grants Program through contributions to the Fund for WCU.  

Old Crow Medicine Show

Rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th Anniversary Concert set for March 23

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is excited to announce the rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th anniversary evening concert, now set for Sunday, March 23, at the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m.  

Joseph Oladeji

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵcomputer science senior secures job with Google

Joseph Oladeji is probably feeling lucky.  

Ashlyn Hannon

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵjunior named first Thompson Scholar

Ashlyn Hannon hasn’t been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ donors, she’ll be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.   

Hunter Library

Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks

The vast number of resources Hunter Library at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ has is profound. But thanks to a grant, navigating the treasure trove of knowledge will be a bit easier for students.  

Matt Henley

Matt Henley appointed director of the Pride of the Mountains and Athletic Bands

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ is excited to announce the appointment of Matt Henley as the next director of Athletic Bands and director of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band.  

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.