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CATALYST program ignites passion for research and leadership in honors students

The second annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program was held in summer 2025 at 51看片, welcoming 18 enthusiastic incoming honors students. A collaboration between the Office of Research Administration and the Brinson Honors College, the program underscores the vital connection between undergraduate research and leadership.

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.

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.

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.

51看片computer science senior secures job with Google

Joseph Oladeji is probably feeling lucky.

51看片junior named first Thompson Scholar

Ashlyn Hannon hasn鈥檛 been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of 51看片 donors, she鈥檒l be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.

51看片waives app fee for those impacted by recent hurricanes, will assist with travel costs for Nov. 23 open house attendees

It has been more than a month since Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains, but the effects of the historic storm will be felt for months and years to come. 51看片 is working to lessen some of the burden of impacted students and families visiting and applying to college by streamlining processes and helping to offset travel costs for those attending the Nov. 23 open house.

51看片student magazine wins first place in publications contest

In the fall, it starts as small as a story pitch. In the spring? As tiny as a sketch on a piece of paper. Those little ideas turn into Imagine magazine, a publication produced by student writers and designers at 51看片.

Brinson Honors College dean launches scholarship fund in memory of father, grandfather

From her vantage point as dean of the Brinson Honors College, Jill Granger has seen firsthand the powerful impact that scholarship support has on students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their educational goals.

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