Japanese Program News
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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ fall 2026 enrollment could reach historic high
July 30Leaders at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ certainly knew that interest from prospective students was on the rise, but this fall’s enrollment is shaping up to be historic.
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$1.2 million federal grant and Futures Factory project advance Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s regional impact
July 29Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to support infrastructure improvements at the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Cullowhee Dam, a project aimed at providing resiliency for critical public water systems and strengthening the region's outdoor recreational economy.
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CATALYST 2026 ignites leadership, research engagement
July 21The third annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program welcomed 18 incoming Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students representing a variety of academic majors and interests.
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Becky Brown elected chair of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees
July 16Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's Board of Trustees elected Becky Brown as chair during a special called meeting on Thursday, July 9. Brown succeeds Casey Cooper, who completed his term as chair and will continue serving on the board through June 30, 2029.
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New members join Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club boards
July 15Several members of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution’s top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities.
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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Hunter Library faculty members receive grant to digitize magnetic reels in Special Collections
July 14One of Kellen Carpenter’s first memories during his early days working at Hunter Library as a technician in special collections is of helping an older gentleman find a picture of his family band. The gentleman had come in with his grandchildren to show them pictures from when he had performed at the Hubert Hays Youth Jamboree with his brothers.
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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ engineering students gain hands-on experience with semiconductor testing equipment
July 14Advanced semiconductor testing equipment at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore the high-demand field of semiconductor technology.
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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumnus Blake Kinsey builds production house, tells stories
July 14Blake Kinsey and the camera in his hand were inseparable in high school. The Etowah hometown product was in love with capturing moments and the creative process it took to turn those clips into stories.
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Western Carolina Power recognized for eighth consecutive year without a lost-time accident
July 13Western Carolina Power has once again been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety, earning a safety award for completing another year without a lost-time accident. The recognition marks the eighth consecutive year WCP employees have worked without a lost-time accident and the utility’s 18th safety award in the past 20 years.
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New director of development named for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Health, Human Sciences
July 13Elizabeth “Betsyâ€� Jordan-Bell, an advancement professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement and partnership development, is joining the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Division of Advancement as director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences.