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Lauren Bryson

Scholarship recipient revels in advanced technology, new surroundings

It took a childhood spent in the outdoors for former competitive wakeboarder Lauren Bryson to appreciate the world of technology as a Western Carolina University student, and as a result, become the first recipient of the Hopkins and Ray Engineering and Technology Scholarship.  

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WCU battling West Virginia in ‘top adventure college’ competition

Online voting in the second round of Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine's poll continues through 11 a.m. Monday, March 11.   

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Faculty Senate, Staff Senate set March meetings at University Center

Attendance of WCU employees at the meetings and related activities is considered work time (university service) with the appropriate approval of the individual’s supervisor.  

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University hosting prospective students, families for Open House

The event gives visitors a chance to tour the campus, learn about the university’s wide array of award-winning academic programs, and find out the important details of topics such as financial aid.  

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Winners announced from Regional Science and Engineering Fair

WCU has hosted the two-day event, coordinated by the Division of Educational Outreach, for decades.  

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Trustees endorse design concept for proposed replacements for Scott, Walker residence halls

The board also approved a construction manager at risk for the project, scheduled to begin at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.  

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Grants for WCU projects announced by Research Administration

Grants were awarded in February 2019 for a variety of projects involving university faculty, staff and students.  

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Trustees approve three finalists for next chancellor, forward names to UNC leaders

The selection of the university's next chief executive officer is expected by late April or early May, with that individual going on the job on or about July 1.  

Jeff and Tina Ray

Rays strive to bring students, STEM together through scholarship support

To support their love of engineering and education, Jeff and Tina Ray created the Hopkins and Ray Engineering and Technology Endowed Scholarship to support students in WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology, for which Jeff Ray serves as dean.  

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