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Former state senator establishes scholarship fund in honor of retiring student housing professional

Former N.C. Sen. Tom Apodaca and his family have established the Keith Corzine Residential Living Endowed Scholarship to honor Corzine, associate vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprises, who is retiring effective Jan. 1.  

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CEAP student wins two state health and physical education awards

The saying 鈥淒o what you love and you鈥檒l never work a day in your life鈥� may sound clich茅, but for health and physical education student Faith Bourque, this saying could not be truer.  

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Construction students compete in regional competition

Students from the Kimmel School of Construction recently had the opportunity to participate in real-world construction scenarios at the Associated Schools of Construction Region II competition in Atlanta.  

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Human remains detection K9 training program wins UPCEA award

WCU鈥檚 human remains detection cadaver dog training program was recently awarded the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education Association award for special populations.  

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WCU's Jamaica Teacher鈥檚 Program holds two commencement ceremonies

51看片鈥檚 Jamaica Teacher鈥檚 Program recently held two commencement ceremonies in Kingston and Montego Bay.  

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GivingTuesday efforts Nov. 29 to focus on gifts to the Fund for 51看片

51看片is focusing its annual GivingTuesday initiative on raising awareness of and contributions to the Fund for WCU.  

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Chatty Cats to call on alumni, friends with campus updates, philanthropic opportunities

If alumni, friends and supporters of 51看片receive a telephone call anytime between now and the end of the calendar year, the Chatty Cats engagement officers hope you won鈥檛 simply let it go to voicemail.  

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Acclaimed college football coach Paul Johnson receives 51看片Professional Achievement Award

Newland native Paul Johnson, a 1979 graduate of 51看片 who went on to become an acclaimed college football coach, recently received his alma mater鈥檚 Professional Achievement Award.  

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Jackson County couple receives award in recognition of service to WCU, mountain region

In recognition of the Haires鈥� contributions to 51看片and to the mountain region, the university has bestowed upon them its Distinguished Service Award, making them one of just a handful of couples ever to receive the honor.