CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Bill Studenc Thanks to funding from donors to the Fund for WCU, members of a student organization tasked with assisting Western Carolina University's chancellor at selected on- and off-campus events received specialized training to assist them in their roles as student representatives of WCU A total of $3,000 from WCU's 1889 Impact Grants Program was used for an interactive presentation and trainin  more

BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news: As Lees-McRae kicks off its 125th anniversary in 2025, the college is also launching a new engagement initiative called ONE Lees-McRae. By unifying various college stakeholders, including students, parents and families, alumni, donors, employees, and members of the local community, ONE Lees-McRae will build relationships, strengthen institutional engagement, and support long-term goals. "Our collective spirit  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: * * * NJCAA Players of the Week - January 8-14 Jan 15, 2025 CHARLOTTE, NC. - The NJCAA has announced its weekly edition of the NJCAA Players of the Week for the 2024-25 academic year, featuring basketball and indoor track and field. 2024 NJCAA DI MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE WEEK WEEK DATES PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS 2 Aug. 28-Sep.3 Geoffry Rono  more