A newly published peer-reviewed study co-authored by Warren Wilson College faculty and recent graduates explores a little-known but essential part of forest ecosystems: fungal endophytes, the microscopic fungi that live inside leaves and help plants use water more efficiently. The study, titled “Site-Based Patterns of Variation… Read More
May 28, 2025
View photos of Commencement here. Warren Wilson College celebrated the Class of 2025 at its commencement on Saturday, May 10. 194 students received their degrees this year, including previously-awarded Master of Fine Arts recipients. After words of welcome from President Damián J. Fernández, and congratulations offered by several… Read More
May 12, 2025
What began as a student idea has become a powerful symbol of resilience and community care. This spring, Warren Wilson College students completed construction on a fully functional tiny home—built by students for a family displaced by Hurricane Helene. The project is a vivid example of Warren Wilson’s… Read More
May 7, 2025
Warren Wilson College proudly celebrates Samuel Kọ́láwọlé, a member of the Fiction Faculty in the MFA Program for Writers, as a recipient of a 2025 Whiting Award. The award, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging writers in the United States, recognizes excellence and promise across fiction,… Read More
April 10, 2025
Warren Wilson College is proud to have been recognized with the Climate Resiliency in Action award as part of Second Nature’s inaugural Climate Luminary Honors. This national recognition highlights the college’s leadership in sustainability, resilience, and hands-on environmental education through the work of the Center for Working Lands. Read More
April 2, 2025
Warren Wilson College is responding to the growing regional and national demand for animal care, livestock production and veterinary medicine careers by launching a new Animal Science major for Fall 2025. Housed within the Biology and Chemistry Department, the program will offer both Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and… Read More
March 20, 2025
Warren Wilson College was featured in a Chronicle of Higher Education special publication entitled “Hands-On Career Preparation—Experiential learning to engage students and meet employers’ needs.” Section 2 of the report, “Experiential Learning in the Classroom,” includes insights from President Damián Fernández, Provost Jay Roberts,… Read More
February 26, 2025
Learn more about our neuroinclusive programs Warren Wilson College has long been committed to providing an inclusive, student-centered education, and we are proud to announce the expansion of our support services to better serve all learners. Our unique approach—grounded in experiential learning, small class sizes, and a… Read More
February 25, 2025
Warren Wilson College is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. The new members bring experience across various industries, further strengthening the College’s leadership and commitment to its mission of experiential education, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. Among the… Read More
February 24, 2025
Warren Wilson College is honored to announce that Dr. Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, will deliver the commencement speech at the College’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. The event will take place on May 10, 2025, celebrating the achievements of the graduating class. Dr. Read More
February 13, 2025