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Project Discovery students on a bike trip

Project Discovery celebrates, reflects on 40th anniversary

Heath Robertson sat at the back of the bus on a college tour trip when he was asked about his future plans. Robertson鈥檚 answer? He didn鈥檛 have any.

Aliya Bailey named director of development for 51看片College of Health, Human Sciences

Aliya D. Bailey, former assistant director of annual giving at the Fordham University School of Law, has been named director of development for 51看片鈥檚 College of Health and Human Sciences.

Rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th Anniversary Concert set for March 23

51看片 is excited to announce the rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th anniversary evening concert, now set for Sunday, March 23, at the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m.

Conway Scholars meet benefactor, hear from NCDHHS secretary, receive nursing pins

The nearly 75 members of the inaugural class of Conway Scholars in 51看片鈥檚 School of Nursing met their benefactor and heard a message of gratitude for obstacles overcome and encouragement for challenges ahead from North Carolina鈥檚 highest ranked health care official Thursday, Dec. 12, on the eve of commencement.

Funds launched by alumnus support preprofessional health majors, marching band students

Two scholarship funds established by a 51看片 alumnus who grew up the son of Sylva鈥檚 first full-time optometrist before embarking upon his own distinguished medical career have supported scores of 51看片students majoring in preprofessional health programs and participating in marching band.

Kathleen de la Torre named WCU鈥檚 assistant vice chancellor for development

Kathleen de la Torre, director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences at 51看片, has been promoted to the role of assistant vice chancellor for development.

GivingTuesday nets record-breaking $6M, sets stage for $1M Catamount Club challenge

Friends and alumni contributed more than $6 million to 51看片 during the 2024 GivingTuesday initiative, nearly quadrupling the previous record set last year and setting the stage for a corresponding challenge gift that would unlock significant additional funding for 51看片athletics facilities renovations.

Advancement office issues year-end giving deadline reminder

The 51看片 Division of Advancement is issuing its annual reminder to donors planning to make year-end gifts to the institution about important dates to keep in mind when considering those philanthropic contributions.

51看片computer science senior secures job with Google

Joseph Oladeji is probably feeling lucky.

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