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  • Dennis and Kelli Brown

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ chancellor, ‘first dude’ back the ‘Fill the Western Sky’ campaign with a $4 million estate gift

    February 21

    When Ðǿմ«Ã½ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown unveiled plans for a comprehensive fundraising campaign shortly after her arrival in 2019, she prioritized seeking philanthropic support for enhancements to the overall student experience, including academics, athletics, and community and global engagement.

  • Aaron Speyer

    Young alumni spotlight: Speyer reaching for the stars as systems engineer

    February 21

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ alumnus Aaron Speyer doesn’t remember much about his trip to the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia when he was six years old — but he remembers that initial fascination with space.

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    Young alumni spotlight: Speyer reaching for the stars as systems engineer

    February 21

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ alumnus Aaron Speyer doesn’t remember much about his trip to the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia when he was six years old — but he remembers that initial fascination with space.

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    The hills have eyes

    February 19

    A fresh set of eyes finds a new generation of Catamounts. More than 30 years after Paws’ billboard debut, designers at Ðǿմ«Ã½ continue to update the much beloved symbol off U.S. 23.

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    Ðǿմ«Ã½ grieves the loss of longtime friend, supporter, community leader Reg Moody

    February 19

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    The hills have eyes

    February 19

    A fresh set of eyes finds a new generation of Catamounts. More than 30 years after Paws’ billboard debut, designers at Ðǿմ«Ã½ continue to update the much beloved symbol off U.S. 23.

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    Ðǿմ«Ã½ ranked No. 3 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list

    February 14

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    Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

    February 14

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ has many opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research across various disciplines. Students are able to engage in projects that deepen their understanding of course material and build essential skills for future endeavors.

  • Ashlyn Hannon

    New Thompson Scholar program supports study-abroad for Ðǿմ«Ã½ Honors College students

    February 13

    A life-changing study-abroad opportunity in France for a shy undergraduate student with limited international travel experience helped spark a newfound sense of self-confidence and a successful business career, which inspired a financial contribution that is helping Ðǿմ«Ã½ students follow in his globe-trotting footsteps.

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    Restoring through research: Ðǿմ«Ã½ professors help rebuild after Helene

    February 13

    Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and structures such as bridges, levees, and culverts sustained heavy damage. Updated estimates indicate the hurricane caused $59.6 billion in damage.