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New Mars Hill University program will attract students to WNC

Oct 26, 2023 08:14AM ● By WNC Business

Mars Hill University and South Piedmont Community College created the new Mountain Lion Promise program which guarantees qualified South Piedmont graduates admission to MHU.

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Apprenticeships: Meeting the demand for skilled trades professionals

Oct 25, 2023 10:09AM ● By Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood

Blue Ridge Community College addresses the need for more skilled trades professionals by leveraging apprenticeship programming.

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HCEF announces distribution of funds

Oct 23, 2023 01:47PM ● By WNC Business

Henderson County Education Foundation continues to invest in Henderson County Public Schools' students with the Spring Fund.

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Mars Hill University receives $2 million grant

Oct 17, 2023 05:39PM ● By WNC Business

The Strengthening Institutions Program of the U.S. Department of Education approves grant for MHU to improve student success.

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Dr. John McDaris named HCPS Principal of the Year for 2023-2024

Oct 17, 2023 09:37AM ● By WNC Business

Dr. John McDaris was voted by his peers as the Henderson County Public Schools Principal of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.

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WCU receives state funding for new engineering building, program expansion

Oct 16, 2023 09:29AM ● By WNC Business

The NC General Assembly approved $95.3 million for WCU in the 2023-2025 biennial state budget.

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App State opens Hickory campus

Aug 23, 2023 03:34PM ● By WNC Business

Appalachian State University's addition to the Hickory metro area, formerly the largest in NC without a public university campus, expands educational opportunities farther across WNC.

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