News
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ĢƵ 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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ĢƵ engineering students gain hands-on experience with semiconductor testing equipment
July 14Advanced semiconductor testing equipment at ĢƵ is providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore the high-demand field of semiconductor technology.
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ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ’s College of Health, Human Sciences
July 13Elizabeth “Betsy” Jordan-Bell, an advancement professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement and partnership development, is joining the ĢƵ Division of Advancement as director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences.
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Internationally Published Study Examines Project Portfolio Management Governance
July 10A recent study led by a ĢƵ College of Business faculty member is offering organizations a new way to understand, assess and develop senior executives responsible for governing project portfolios and allocating strategic resources across competing strategic initiatives.
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ĢƵ earns A+ for elementary teacher preparation in reading instruction
July 8ĢƵ’s undergraduate elementary education program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its excellence in preparing future teachers to teach reading.
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Nursing faculty receive grant to study loneliness in rural elders
July 7ĢƵ School of Nursing faculty members April Messer and Angie Trombley recently received a $10,000 grant from the Daisy Foundation to conduct a project titled “Nurse-Led Social Connection for Rural Elder Adults.”
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ĢƵ recognizes departing members of Foundation, Catamount Club, Alumni boards
July 6The ĢƵ Division of Advancement recently bid farewell to several members of its top three volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of the institution’s philanthropic, athletic and engagement activities.
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AWAKE collaborates with ĢƵ students and industry partners to develop novel virtual courtroom
July 2It’s difficult for anyone to testify in court. It’s especially difficult for a child who has experienced abuse. That’s what Crystal Jones, executive director of AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center, was thinking about when she and Chris Cox of ĢƵ began talking about potential service-learning projects.