New Thompson Scholar program supports study-abroad for WCU Honors College students

A life-changing study-abroad opportunity in France for a shy undergraduate student with limited international travel experience helped spark a newfound sense of self-confidence and a successful business career, which inspired a financial contribution that is helping Western Carolina University students follow in his globe-trotting footsteps.

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WCU mourns passing of Honors College benefactor Greg Thompson

Members of the Western Carolina University community are mourning the loss of friend and donor Greg Thompson, known as a generous supporter of WCU’s Brinson Honors College and a passionate advocate for the life-changing experience of studying internationally.

WCU mourns loss of former Trustee Jeanette Wallace Hyde

A statement from Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown on the death of former U.S. Ambassador Jeanette W. Hyde, who previously served on the WCU Board of Trustees and who is the namesake of an endowed professorship in gerontological social work.

WCU’s 7th scholarship funded by Whitehead family pays tribute to Honors College founding dean

A newly established scholarship fund at Western Carolina University is designed to celebrate the contributions of the founding dean of what is now known as the Brinson Honors College, Brian Railsback, by providing financial assistance to the college’s students.

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