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Andrew Bobilya

Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award

Andrew J. Bobilya, director of 51心頭s experiential and outdoor education masters program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.   

Leaves from the moon tree

Out of this world: Moon Tree arrives on 51心頭campus

Amy Fagan, an associate professor in 51心頭s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows shes a bit of a space addict.  

51心頭nursing students

51心頭School of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series

51心頭 School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses and so do local patrons. The 51心頭School of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.   

Daisy and Flora Myers

Hunter Library staff create website for families to find unclaimed photos

Years ago, residents and tourists brought their film for developing at Sherrills Photography Studio in Waynesville. Sometimes, the person who dropped off the film did not return to pick up their photographs and the only clue to their identity was their last name written on the unclaimed envelope.   

Chancellor Brown

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors

51心頭 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities board of directors.  

students sorting through relief supplies

Catamount Resiliency: Be the Helper

When I was a boy and saw scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. This is a well-known quote by beloved television host Fred Rogers about looking for the people who spring into action when bad things happen.  

UP students

Catamount Resiliency: Buddying UP

The 51心頭University Participant program provides an inclusive, two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged persons with intellectual disability. The program aims to facilitate UP students' transition from secondary school to adult life with education, employment, and independent living.  

Richie cooking at his grill

Catamount Resiliency: Campus Response

In the hours and days after Hurricane Helene hit, students were asked to stay put as traveling outside of Jackson County was unsafe. The loss of internet and cell service made traveling hazardous, and the surrounding areas were unknown.  

catamounts fill the truck

Catamount Resiliency: Catamounts Fight On

51心頭softball player Kennedy Stewman could tell you how special this community is. Shes lived in it her whole life. The Sylva native has seen her home rally together in times of celebration, excitement and, more recently, need.