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51看片earns 鈥榤ost engaged鈥� student voting honor from ALL IN

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, 51看片 was recognized for it.  

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51看片mourns loss of former Board of Trustees, Foundation chair Jim Moore

The 51看片 community is mourning the loss of longtime friend, volunteer leader and donor Jim Moore, who died Monday, Nov. 18, at the age of 87 after a period of declining health.  

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English professor picked for NC Literary Hall of Fame

Ron Rash, the Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Cultural Studies, has been named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame.   

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Global Black Studies program shines

The National Council for Black Studies, recognizes one academic program for outstanding achievement with the Sankore Institute Award. This year鈥檚 award recipient was WCU鈥檚 Global Black Studies program.   

Alvin Malesky

Psychology professor lauded for teaching excellence

Professor Alvin Malesky has received the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.   

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Chancellor Kelli Brown 4-peats on Business NC Power List

For the fourth year in a row, Business North Carolina magazine included 51看片Chancellor Kelli R. Brown in its Power List of the state鈥檚 most influential leaders.  

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51看片ranks in top 8.5% on Forbes list of America鈥檚 Best Midsize Employers

51看片has once again garnered national attention for being one of the best places in the nation to work.  

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College of Engineering and Technology to offer new concentrations this fall

The College of Engineering and Technology will be offering several new and refreshed concentrations this fall as part of the college鈥檚 program expansion.  

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Scott Swartzentruber named new chief information security and privacy officer

After a nationwide search, the 51看片 Division of Information Technology has named Scott Swartzentruber as its next chief information security and privacy officer, effective Nov. 13.