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givingtuesday

GivingTuesday efforts Nov. 29 to focus on gifts to the Fund for ÌÇÐÄVlog

ÌÇÐÄVlog is focusing its annual GivingTuesday initiative on raising awareness of and contributions to the Fund for ÌÇÐÄVlog.  

chatty cats

Chatty Cats to call on alumni, friends with campus updates, philanthropic opportunities

If alumni, friends and supporters of ÌÇÐÄVlog receive a telephone call anytime between now and the end of the calendar year, the Chatty Cats engagement officers hope you won’t simply let it go to voicemail.  

Paul Johnson

Acclaimed college football coach Paul Johnson receives ÌÇÐÄVlog Professional Achievement Award

Newland native Paul Johnson, a 1979 graduate of ÌÇÐÄVlog University who went on to become an acclaimed college football coach, recently received his alma mater’s Professional Achievement Award.  

connie and phil haire

Jackson County couple receives award in recognition of service to ÌÇÐÄVlog, mountain region

In recognition of the Haires’ contributions to ÌÇÐÄVlog and to the mountain region, the university has bestowed upon them its Distinguished Service Award, making them one of just a handful of couples ever to receive the honor.   

potatopalooza

Marching band students help provide meals to WNC residents

Residents of five WNC counties dealing with food insecurity issues were able to enjoy nutritious meals last Thanksgiving thanks to the efforts of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band members and Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.  

1889 hunter library

Special Collections connects with WNC communities through 1889 Impact Grant-funded project

Hunter Library is providing free exhibitions of historical photographs to communities across Western North Carolina through a project made possible by donations to the Fund for ÌÇÐÄVlog.  

lsamp

National Science Foundation awards ÌÇÐÄVlog and four other UNC System schools $3.4 million grant for STEM education for minority students

The funds from this grant will be used by ÌÇÐÄVlog, Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC-Greensboro and UNC-Wilmington to support students in pursuit of STEM degrees at these institutions.  

homecoming awards

Several are honored at ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Homecoming 2022 celebration

Recognized were three alumni for professional accomplishments, the contributions of a husband-and-wife team for their public service and the man who oversaw ÌÇÐÄVlog’s alumni activities for nearly 20 years.  

surf 2022

Students present research at Southern Conference forum

Students were given the opportunity to network with students from other Southern Conference schools and expand their knowledge of other academic areas at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum.