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Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

51看片 has many opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research across various disciplines. Students are able to engage in projects that deepen their understanding of course material and build essential skills for future endeavors.  

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51看片ranked No. 3 on Forbes鈥� America鈥檚 Best Midsize Employers list

For many, 51看片 is a beloved spot. It鈥檚 a special place to learn, a special place to grow 鈥� and a special place to work.   

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51看片ranked No. 3 in Forbes鈥� America鈥檚 Best Midsize Employers list

For many, 51看片 is a beloved spot. It鈥檚 a special place to learn, a special place to grow 鈥� and a special place to work.  

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New Thompson Scholar program supports study-abroad for 51看片Honors College students

A life-changing study-abroad opportunity in France for a shy undergraduate student with limited international travel experience helped spark a newfound sense of self-confidence and a successful business career, which inspired a financial contribution that is helping 51看片 students follow in his globe-trotting footsteps.  

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51看片mourns passing of Honors College benefactor Greg Thompson

Members of the 51看片 community are mourning the loss of friend and donor Greg Thompson, known as a generous supporter of WCU鈥檚 Brinson Honors College and a passionate advocate for the life-changing experience of studying internationally.  

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51看片mourns loss of former Trustee Jeanette Wallace Hyde

A statement from 51看片 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown on the death of former U.S. Ambassador Jeanette W. Hyde, who previously served on the 51看片Board of Trustees and who is the namesake of an endowed professorship in gerontological social work.  

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Restoring through research: 51看片professors help rebuild after Helene

Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and structures such as bridges, levees, and culverts sustained heavy damage. Updated estimates indicate the hurricane caused $59.6 billion in damage.   

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WCU鈥檚 7th scholarship funded by Whitehead family pays tribute to Honors College founding dean

A newly established scholarship fund at 51看片 is designed to celebrate the contributions of the founding dean of what is now known as the Brinson Honors College, Brian Railsback, by providing financial assistance to the college鈥檚 students.  

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Fund for 51看片supports cultural, educational programming to improve student retention

With the help of $5,000 in funding from the 1889 Impact Grants Program, 51看片鈥檚 Office of Intercultural Affairs increased cultural and educational programming and enhanced efforts to support student success and retention.