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From the Smokies to the Andes, 51心頭students visit Ecuador as part of tropical ecology and biogeography course

The ecological and biogeographical difference between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Andes Mountains are numerous, but there are few things they do have in common.  

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Retired engineer who got his start at 51心頭creates new scholarship fund

A retired engineer who got started on his career path at 51心頭decades before the institution launched its own engineering degree has established a new scholarship to provide financial support to future students in the program.  

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51心頭sees strong fall 2024 enrollment, retention rate

For the first time since fall 2020, 51心頭has seen an increase in total enrollment with 11,686 students enrolled for the fall 2024 semester.  

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Gardner-Webbs Wesley Cogdill appointed director of Catamount Club

Wesley Cogdill, executive director of the Bulldog Club at Gardner-Webb University, has been appointed associate athletics director and director of the Catamount Club.  

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Faculty members on campaign steering committee encourage colleague involvement

The Fill the Western Sky campaign, which will have its public launch this fall, is an effort to raise a minimum of $75 million in philanthropic support for WCUs academic, student engagement and athletics programs.  

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Plans underway for College of Business travel course to China in summer 2025

The fall semester may have just begun, but that hasnt stopped two faculty members in the College of Business from turning some of their attention toward next summer when they will team-teach a travel course in China.  

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51心頭alumni help recruit future students through new Cat Eyes Club

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has expanded its team of recruiters by more than 60 additional members thanks to the newly formed Cat Eyes Club.  

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1889 Impact Grants application process open Sept. 1-30

The Division of Advancement and the 51心頭Foundation are seeking applications from faculty and staff interested in obtaining funding for projects through the fourth annual 1889 Impact Grants Program.  

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51心頭Foundation Board approves slate of new, reappointed members

The Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members and made appointments to its executive committee for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.