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A-B Tech graduates will continue to blaze a trail at 51心頭with renewed MOU

Through the partnership, which is called the Catamount Trailblazer Program, there were 85 applications from A-B Tech students for the fall 2023 semester.  

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51心頭spring enrollment shows positive growth, retention rate

For the first time since 2020, total headcount enrollment climbed, with the spring semester total enrollment numbers topping out at 10,742, which is an increase of almost 200 students compared to spring 2023.  

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C.J. Mitchell

When C.J. Mitchell arrived at 51心頭 in the fall of 2020, the only thing he knew about student government was what he saw in high school; that it primarily was an organization that put on a few dances during the school year. He had no idea that by his sophomore year at WCU, the Student Government Association would be the main catalyst for shaping the man who will graduate this spring.  

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Grant to support Indigenous students in STEM

The University of North Carolina Asheville and 51心頭have partnered to help Indigenous students pursuing degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM fields.   

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English professor picked for NC Literary Hall of Fame

Ron Rash, the Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Cultural Studies, has been named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame.   

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New faculty bolsters sport management program

In his sports ticketing class, Steve DeLay shares valuable lessons from decades of experience.   

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Summit encourages educators to reclaim joy in classrooms

51心頭 will bring together state and national scholars, regional educators, students and community members to share innovative and caring practices for equity in education.   

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I Love 51心頭Month is set for February including Cats Give Back service weekend

February brings I Love 51心頭Month, a time for the 51心頭family to express affection for the institution and to participate in community service activities to benefit worthy causes.  

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Nursing faculty among best in North Carolina

For the second consecutive year, members of the School of Nursing were listed among North Carolinas Great 100 Nurses.