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Warren Wilson is No. 3 on Sierra Club's "10 Coolest Schools" list
10/19/2007 - 16:28
Warren Wilson College is No. 3 among Sierra Magazine's "10 Coolest Schools" in the fight against global warming, in an article titled, "10 That GET IT."
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Another New York Times piece highlights Warren Wilson
11/5/2007 - 9:17
A piece titled "Outside the Box" by Lisa Guernsey in the November issue of the Times' Education Life underscores what differentiates Warren Wilson College from thousands of other colleges.
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What The Outside World Says About Warren Wilson College
11/15/2006 - 14:00
From environmental awards to academic rankings, WWC is noted for its unique Triad of work, service, and academic offerings. Read more about Warren Wilson's #1 rankings.
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"Living on Earth" host Curwood to give WWC Commencement Address
11/30/2007 - 11:43
Steve Curwood, host and executive producer of "Living on Earth" on public radio, will deliver the main address at the Warren Wilson College Commencement on May 17.
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WWC receives "Chill Out" award from National Wildlife Federation
4/15/2008 - 11:42
Warren Wilson College has won the Runners Up award in the National Wildlife Federation's Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming competition.
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WWC, work colleges featured in University Business magazine
11/29/2007 - 10:21
An article titled, "A Working Education," in the December 2007 issue of University Business, focuses on work colleges in the United States.
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Davis Foundations grant to support new environmental curriculum
10/25/2007 - 11:27
WWC has been awarded a $193,265 grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to develop a groundbreaking environmental curriculum, Advancing Environmental Literacy.
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Warren Wilson participates in national U-CAN launch
9/24/2007 - 14:33
If you're a prospective college student or parent looking for a national information resource on colleges and universities, a new website that debuted Sept. 26 may be just what you're looking for.
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Asheville, Warren Wilson team up in effort to combat climate change
8/17/2007 - 13:48
Warren Wilson College and the City of Asheville have signed a groundbreaking agreement to support each other in their respective climate commitments.
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President Pfeiffer signs letter of intent for climate commitment
1/23/2007 - 11:52
Warren Wilson College President Sandy Pfeiffer has signed a letter of intent for the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment.
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Warren Wilson featured in Chronicle special report on campus sustainability
10/17/2006 - 10:00
As part of a special report titled, "The Sustainable University," the College Farm is featured in the Oct. 20 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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WWC among colleges noted in New York Times 'Southbound' article
8/4/2006 - 11:30
Warren Wilson College has been a national institution for many years in terms of enrollment. An article in The New York Times confirms that standing.
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Greening goes Gold at Warren Wilson with LEED certification of Orr Cottage
7/3/2006 - 11:23
Warren Wilson College has become the first college or university in North Carolina to have a Gold Certified Building under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
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Warren Wilson College campus converts to 100 percent green power
6/8/2006 - 10:12
Warren Wilson College has become the first college or university in the Southeast to convert to 100 percent “green” power.
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Hana Staub '08 receives national social work fellowship
4/29/2008 - 11:09
Hana Staub, a Warren Wilson College senior from Philadelphia, has been awarded the 2008 Summer Policy Fellowship by the national Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors.
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Bartels receives grant for "water bear" research in Smokies
4/10/2008 - 10:53
Paul Bartels, Warren Wilson biology and environmental studies professor, has received a grant from Discover Life in America to continue his research on "water bears" (phylum Tardigrada) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Warren Wilson receives recycling award from Carolinas association
4/8/2008 - 11:53
The Carolina Recycling Association, comprising both Carolinas, has given its first award for Outstanding College or University Recycling Program to WWC.
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Ehrlich named vice president for administration and finance at WWC
3/3/2008 - 11:57
Jonathan Ehrlich, whose background includes broad experience in business and finance positions at educational institutions, has been named vice president for administration and finance at Warren Wilson, effective in July.
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Penguin currency, ecological economics and more from Antarctica
1/7/2008 - 10:18
Warren Wilson College economics professor Susan Kask writes about her travels way down under in a blog for the Asheville Citizen-Times titled, "Happy Feet: An Antarctic Adventure."
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WWC's Stan Cross named top N.C. environmental educator
11/5/2007 - 15:04
Stan Cross, education coordinator of Warren Wilson College's Environmental Leadership Center, has been named 2007 Environmental Educator of the Year Award by Environmental Educators of North Carolina.
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Owl mountain bike team finishes 2nd in collegiate nationals
10/29/2007 - 15:41
Kylie Krauss finished first in the women's overall competition and Patrick Hurley second in the men's, leading Warren Wilson College to its fifth consecutive second-place team finish in Division II of the 2007 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships.
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Warren Wilson receives grant for new program focus
10/23/2007 - 10:26
Warren Wilson College has received a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Bible grant in the amount of $21,170 to help develop a "Bible and Eco-Social Sustainability" program focus within the religious studies department.
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Warren Wilson wins SE mountain bike championships
10/15/2007 - 11:04
Fueled by several impressive individual performances, the Warren Wilson College mountain bike team won Division II of the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships in Clemson, S.C., Oct. 13-14.
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Warren Wilson featured in national magazine's "Green College Report"
9/20/2007 - 12:13
Warren Wilson College is among 50 colleges and universities nationwide cited in KIWI Magazine's first "Green College Report" for having "eco-friendly campuses and programs."
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Warren Wilson begins 2007-08 academic year with annual Triad Day
8/27/2007 - 9:25
Each August, Warren Wilson College kicks off the academic year with its annual Triad Day blending the academic, work and service components that reflect the college's holistic approach to education.
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