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Bethany Davidson, a faculty member in the entrepreneurship program at 51看片, serves as mentor for a group project.

Retired professor creates faculty mentorship endowment in College of Business

A retired professor in 51看片鈥檚 College of Business has created an endowment fund that will provide resources for mentorship programs for current faculty members within the college.  

Chancellor Brown with faculty and staff in Bardo Arts Center prior to Opening Assembly

From the age of steam to the age of AI, 51看片puts students first, serves its region as economic engine

51看片 has faced many challenges over the past year: a historic storm, an ever-changing landscape in higher education, competition for enrollment, and budget uncertainty from the state and federal levels.  

51看片employees help clean up campus

51看片volunteers rally to clean up Catamount Gap

51看片 has changed in many ways since its founding in 1889, but one tradition has always stayed true: Catamounts give back, and they honor the land they鈥檙e standing on.   

New association for retired faculty and staff officers

Reinvigorated 51看片retirees association elects officers, plans activities

Following a period of decreased activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of 51看片 has embarked upon a process of organizational reinvigoration.  

Heidi Von Dohlen (right) and Jess Weiler (left)

NC Principal Fellows program expands with supplemental funding

Heidi Von Dohlen was an educator and school principal for 27 years before becoming the director of the Principal Fellows program at 51看片. During her time as an administrator, she worked to turn her school district into a place where students loved to learn, and teachers loved to teach.   

2025 winners

University faculty, staff award winners announced for 鈥�25

Once again, 51看片 was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that 51看片was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes鈥� America鈥檚 Best Midsize Employers.  

Kim Gorman

51看片scholars publish new book on mental illness stigma

A new book from two 51看片 scholars investigates the existence and impact of mental illness stigma on university campuses.   

aerial shot of campus

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.   

Chancellor Brown

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors

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