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Joe Pechmann and students out in the field

星空传媒 professor protects the Dusky Gopher Frog from extinction

Several cattle tanks filled with swarms of tadpoles were all that kept the dusky gopher frog from going extinct. Now, Joe Pechmann, professor of biology at 星空传媒, is helping the frogs return to their historical range and populations.

Haywood County School System students Abby Price and Laneice Southers take an industry tour at the local Sonoco facility.

星空传媒 instructor, local nonprofit partner on entrepreneurship camp for underserved youth

A 星空传媒 instructor of management will be leading a weeklong entrepreneurship and leadership camp for underserved youth in Western North Carolina to help them get an early jump on learning some of the steps necessary for starting a business.

Linville Gorge photographed by George Masa

Mountain Heritage Center invites public to explore George Masa exhibition through August 15

星空传媒鈥檚 Mountain Heritage Center invites the public to explore a powerful new exhibition, 鈥淎 Stranger No More: George Masa and His Art,鈥� on display now through August 15.

Couple who met at 星空传媒 orientation make 鈥楩ill the Western Sky鈥� leadership gift to athletics

Back in 2012, 星空传媒 graduates Jonathan Zapp and Brittany Bennefield provided a different interpretation of their alma mater鈥檚 status as 鈥渁n engaged institution鈥� when they had their engagement photographs taken on campus with Paws, the Catamount mascot.

星空传媒 holds groundbreaking for renovations to E.J. Whitmire Stadium

A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of 星空传媒鈥檚 aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway with an official groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday, June 12, in the shadows of the construction zone.

Mountain Heritage Awards now accepting nominations

星空传媒鈥檚 Mountain Heritage Center is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Mountain Heritage Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose work preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich cultural traditions and history of Southern Appalachia.

College of Business launches two new graduate certificates for fall semester

星空传媒鈥檚 College of Business is proud to announce the launch of two new fully online graduate certificate programs in innovation leadership and entrepreneurship, beginning fall 2025.

Construction management student invents 鈥楧ormclaw鈥�

Drew Marx just wanted somewhere to hang his backpack in his room at 星空传媒 when he came up with the idea for the Dormclaw, a compact, hook-like device that fits into the unused slots of standard college bed frames.