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UNC Charlotte's Hildreth, WCU's Cooper appointed by trustees to professorships

Action to fill the Kimmel and Madison distinguished professorships was part of the board's quarterly meeting Friday, June 7.  

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Grants for WCU projects announced by Research Administration

Awards were received in May 2019 for a variety of projects involving university faculty, staff and students.  

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Board of Trustees salutes outgoing interim chancellor, hears from chancellor-elect

The board also paid tribute to three of its members whose terms are expiring – Patricia B. Kaemmerling, Wardell Townsend and Grace Battle – and welcomed SGA President David Rhode as an ex-officio member.  

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University announces graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list for spring

WCU conferred degrees on 1,625 students who completed their studies, and a total of 2,940 students have been named to the dean’s list.  

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Faculty, students collaborate for fourth Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Ten students and their faculty mentors were chosen to participate out of 21 submitted proposals, a record number for the program.   

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Persistence leads to Hendersonville native being elected president of SGA

Campus safety, sustainability and school spirit are issues junior David Rhode wants to address during his time in office.  

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Chancellor-elect, trustees hear about research, outreach at Highlands Biological Station

Established in 1927, the facility includes the Highlands Nature Center, the William Coker Laboratories and the Highlands Botanical Garden, plus public-accessible trails and boardwalks.  

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Retired educator receives lifetime achievement award from craft guild

Anna Fariello, retired associate professor for digital initiatives, was honored for her work at WCU and its benefit to the community.  

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MHC hosts exhibit on ancient Spanish fort, Native American town

“Uncovering Our Forgotten Past: Fort San Juan” focuses on an archaeological site that was an important Native American township and later a Spanish fortification.   

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