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Andrew J. Bobilya receives 2024 Dr. Betty van der Smissen Distinguished Researcher Award

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.

Out of this world: 鈥楳oon Tree鈥� arrives on 星空传媒 campus

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 awarded grant to jumpstart workshop series

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.

Hunter Library staff create website for families to find unclaimed photos

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.

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown appointed to AASCU board of directors

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

students sorting through relief supplies

Catamount Resiliency: Be the Helper

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.

Catamount Resiliency: Buddying UP

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.

Catamount Resiliency: Campus Response

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.

Catamount Resiliency: Catamounts Fight On

星空传媒 softball player Kennedy Stewman could tell you how special this community is. She鈥檚 lived in it her whole life. The Sylva native has seen her home rally together in times of celebration, excitement and, more recently, need.

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