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From mosquitoes to medical school, 51心頭alumnus shares his journey

Joe Davis, a double alumnus of 51心頭with a bachelors degree in emergency medical care and a masters in biology has had a unique higher education journey.  

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CoB associate professor has article selected for publication by prestigious journal

An article co-authored by H. Kevin Fulk, associate professor of computer information systems in the College of Business, has been selected for publication by a prestigious and highly selective academic journal.  

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Cullowhee Native Plant Conference celebrates 40 years

For the past four decades, 51心頭has hosted the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference.  

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Mountain Heritage Center hosts new program about the Cowee 19

The Mountain Heritage Center is hosting WNCRR and Incarcerated Labor: A North Carolina Story Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Jackson County Public Library Complex Community Room in Sylva from 6-7:30 p.m.  

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Retired accounting executive named Foundation Board chair, makes additional $500K gift to WCU

With his retirement in June from national accounting firm Forvis Mazars LLP, effective July 1, Mike Crawford is chairing the 51心頭Foundation Board of Directors.  

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Students get firsthand look at Japanese business, industry, culture in summer travel course

Six students are back in the U.S. after participating in an annual summer study-abroad program that took them to the Land of the Rising Sun for a firsthand look at Japanese business, industry and culture.  

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51心頭donors shatter fundraising record with more than $35.8 million in FY24

The 51心頭Foundation received more than $35.8 million in gifts and pledges during the recently concluded 2024 fiscal year. That represents $23.2 million more in commitments over the previous fiscal years $12.6 million.  

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School of Nursing receives UNC System grant

51心頭submitted a detailed proposal outlining the needs and plans for its nursing program, which resulted in the award of $2,474,700 to expand and enhance its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.  

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Cape Fear CC students will have guaranteed admission to 51心頭through Catamount Connection Program

Students from Cape Fear Community College will be guaranteed admission to 51心頭thanks to a new memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.