Five questions with Dr. Lynn Morton

In advance of her announcement as the eighth president of Warren Wilson College, Dr. Lynn Morton took the time to answer a few questions. Do you think being from North Carolina benefits Warren Wilson College? Do you think it will help people see the College in different lights? “I feel a deep connection to this part of […]

May 4, 2017

Lynn M. Morton: Announcement Day Speech

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., Warren Wilson College announced Lynn M. Morton as its eighth president at an event in Morris’ Community Pavilion. This is her first speech as the incoming president.

May 3, 2017

Novelist Jung Yun headlines Warren Wilson College’s Harwood-Cole Memorial Lecture

“Shelter” author discusses acclaimed debut novel April 18 in Kittredge Community Arts Center When a first-time novelist writes a really good book, it does not stay a secret for long. That’s what happened to Jung Yun. The New York Times, The Boston Globe and The Los Angeles Times were among the first to praise her debut novel – “Shelter.” It’s the […]

March 28, 2017

Annie Jonas

Warren Wilson College, UNC Asheville sign teacher licensure partnership

Teacher shortages are a reality for many school districts across the country. Demand for prepared, licensed educators is growing. To take advantage of the trend, two liberal arts institutions are joining forces to make it easier for students to acquire their teaching license. “I want to jump right into teaching,” said A’Aliyah Davis, a sophomore […]

March 8, 2017

Warren Wilson College pool headed for renovation (Updated)

Warren Wilson College’s pool renovations are on ongoing. The project was delayed due to a variety of unforeseen issues with the exterior structure, as well as some issues with the pool itself. We are currently exploring options with our contract partners to finish the project, and our priority is creating a high-quality pool. A portion […]

February 23, 2017