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Julian Manrique

Ðǿմ«Ã½ alumnus Julian Manrique shines as law school grad, attorney

After taking some challenging chemistry classes, Julian Manrique decided to reconsider his major. He was a biology major with a concentration in pre-dental, but following some thinking, the curious Ðǿմ«Ã½ student switched over to business administration and law.  

Forsyth Business

Justin Pace to lead Ðǿմ«Ã½ School of Accounting, Finance, Info Systems, Business Law

Justin Pace, assistant professor of business law at Ðǿմ«Ã½, has been named director of the School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and Business Law in the College of Business.   

Kim Gorman

Ðǿմ«Ã½ scholars publish new book on mental illness stigma

A new book from two Ðǿմ«Ã½ scholars investigates the existence and impact of mental illness stigma on university campuses.   

David Joy

RASC 2025: David Joy and campus research presentations

Ðǿմ«Ã½ double alumnus and best-selling author David Joy will give the keynote address at the annual Research and Scholarship Conference at Ðǿմ«Ã½ on Wednesday, March 19 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.   

Wardell and Diane

Gift from alumnus establishes new scholarship fund to support Ðǿմ«Ã½ social work students

A first-generation college student who earned his bachelor's degree at Ðǿմ«Ã½ before embarking upon a 46-year career including several posts on Capitol Hill has created a new endowed scholarship fund to support social work students at his alma mater.  

Alex Gary

Alex Gary to resign after nearly five years as Athletics Director at Ðǿմ«Ã½

Ðǿմ«Ã½ announced today that Alex Gary, Catamount Athletics director since May 2020, has resigned from his position.   

Mountain sunset

Restoring through research: Ðǿմ«Ã½ professors assist law enforcement and National Weather Service

In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, first responders and volunteers rushed to help their neighbors. Checking in on loved ones, restoring electricity to homes and businesses, and conducting search and rescue missions already looked like a daunting uphill battle.  

Wanda Herren works with high school students on computers at SMHS

Retired Jackson County educator endows scholarship for Ðǿմ«Ã½ math education students

Public school students in Western North Carolina’s eighth educational district who plan to major in mathematics education at Ðǿմ«Ã½ soon will be eligible for scholarship assistance thanks to a financial commitment from longtime math educator Wanda Stephens Herren of Cullowhee.