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Andrew J. Bobilya, director of 星空传媒鈥檚 experiential and outdoor education master鈥檚 program, is the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award.

Amy Fagan, an associate professor in 星空传媒鈥檚 Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, knows she鈥檚 a bit of a space addict.

星空传媒 School of Nursing director and associate professor Terrica Durbin understands the need for nurses 鈥� and so do local patrons. The 星空传媒 School of Nursing was awarded a $40,562 grant by the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville.

Years ago, residents and tourists brought their film for developing at Sherrill鈥檚 Photography Studio in Waynesville. Sometimes, the person who dropped off the film did not return to pick up their photographs and the only clue to their identity was their last name written on the unclaimed envelope.

星空传媒 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities board of directors.

Lauren Dodgin, a university program specialist at 星空传媒鈥檚 Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, woke up to her town torn to pieces.

In the hours and days after Hurricane Helene hit, students were asked to stay put as traveling outside of Jackson County was unsafe. The loss of internet and cell service made traveling hazardous, and the surrounding areas were unknown.

鈥淲hen I was a boy and saw scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 鈥楲ook for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.鈥欌�� This is a well-known quote by beloved television host Fred Rogers about looking for the people who spring into action when bad things happen.

The 星空传媒 University Participant program provides an inclusive, two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged persons with intellectual disability. The program aims to facilitate UP students' transition from secondary school to adult life with education, employment, and independent living.

星空传媒 students majoring in healthcare fields have to do clinicals, which give them real-world experience in their fields. Hurricane Helene gave many 星空传媒 students experiences they never thought they would see during college or even in their lifetime.