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Julian Manrique

星空传媒 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 星空传媒 student switched over to business administration and law.  

Forsyth Business

Justin Pace to lead 星空传媒 School of Accounting, Finance, Info Systems, Business Law

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

Kim Gorman

星空传媒 scholars publish new book on mental illness stigma

A new book from two 星空传媒 scholars investigates the existence and impact of mental illness stigma on university campuses.   

David Joy

RASC 2025: David Joy and campus research presentations

星空传媒 double alumnus and best-selling author David Joy will give the keynote address at the annual Research and Scholarship Conference at 星空传媒 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 星空传媒 social work students

A first-generation college student who earned his bachelor's degree at 星空传媒 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 星空传媒

星空传媒 announced today that Alex Gary, Catamount Athletics director since May 2020, has resigned from his position.   

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Restoring through research: 星空传媒 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 星空传媒 math education students

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

Gretchen Dietz working with engineering students

星空传媒 launches engineering discovery program with new director Gretchen Dietz

Upbeat music plays as students walk into an introductory engineering class with 星空传媒 faculty member Gretchen Dietz, who smiles as she checks in with students: 鈥淗ow鈥檚 everyone doing? Any fun facts to share? Today, we are 3D CAD modeling. Does anyone already know how? Let鈥檚 use this knowledge to help your classmates and learn from each other!鈥�