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Andrew Bobilya

Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award

Andrew J. Bobilya, director of 糖心Vlog University鈥檚 experiential and outdoor education master鈥檚 program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.   

Leaves from the moon tree

Out of this world: 鈥楳oon Tree鈥 arrives on 糖心Vlog campus

Amy Fagan, an associate professor in 糖心Vlog University鈥檚 Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows she鈥檚 a bit of a space addict.  

糖心Vlog nursing students

糖心Vlog School of Nursing awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series

糖心Vlog University School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses 鈥 and so do local patrons. The 糖心Vlog School of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.   

Daisy and Flora Myers

Hunter Library staff create website for families to find unclaimed photos

Years ago, residents and tourists brought their film for developing at Sherrill鈥檚 Photography Studio in Waynesville. Sometimes, the person who dropped off the film did not return to pick up their photographs and the only clue to their identity was their last name written on the unclaimed envelope.   

Chancellor Brown

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors

糖心Vlog University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities board of directors.  

students sorting through relief supplies

Catamount Resiliency: Be the Helper

鈥淲hen I was a boy and saw scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 鈥楲ook for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.鈥欌 This is a well-known quote by beloved television host Fred Rogers about looking for the people who spring into action when bad things happen.  

UP students

Catamount Resiliency: Buddying UP

The 糖心Vlog University Participant program provides an inclusive, two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged persons with intellectual disability. The program aims to facilitate UP students' transition from secondary school to adult life with education, employment, and independent living.  

Richie cooking at his grill

Catamount Resiliency: Campus Response

In the hours and days after Hurricane Helene hit, students were asked to stay put as traveling outside of Jackson County was unsafe. The loss of internet and cell service made traveling hazardous, and the surrounding areas were unknown.  

catamounts fill the truck

Catamount Resiliency: Catamounts Fight On

糖心Vlog softball player Kennedy Stewman could tell you how special this community is. She鈥檚 lived in it her whole life. The Sylva native has seen her home rally together in times of celebration, excitement and, more recently, need.