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
The Warren Wilson College Board of Trustees has approved plans to build a new academic building at the site where Carson Hall once stood.
February 28, 2017
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
Cubans are open to stronger relations with the United States. That’s the message from a U.S. governor and a professor both back from recent, separate trips to the island nation. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper returned to the U.S. Sunday. In an interview with The Denver Post, Hickenlooper said Cuban leaders were “eager” to work with President […]
February 9, 2017
Warren Wilson alumnus continues a campus tradition Last year, more than 88,000 acres of wildland burned in North Carolina. With the potential for property damage and an increased risk to life, many locals look to fire crews from the North Carolina Forest Service for help combating this ever growing threat. A former district ranger says continued protection comes […]
February 7, 2017
Warren Wilson hosts “Under Construction” reception Feb. 7 Stroll through almost any art gallery, and one thing is likely to be consistent – the art on display is complete. Paintings, sculptures and other works are not typically presented if the artist hasn’t finished them. Lara Nguyen, a professor at Warren Wilson College, is changing that expectation […]
January 30, 2017
Indonesian government asks native educators living abroad to create global higher ed links Siti Kusujiarti’s lessons in sociology, anthropology and gender education are often delivered through stories from life in her native Indonesia. A professor at Warren Wilson College since 2000, Kusujiarti’s work recently caught the eye of the Indonesian government. As an invited guest of the Ministry of Research, […]
January 5, 2017
Each year as the fall semester comes to a close, students on the Farm Crew put their personal touch on a Warren Wilson College tradition – decorating the Red Barn with holiday lights. “People look forward to those lights every year,” said Virginia Hamilton, assistant farm manager. Hamilton would know. As a student on Farm […]
December 25, 2016
Odgers named one of 25 winners for service by statewide coalition As Emily Odgers wraps up her career at Warren Wilson College, she is being recognized for her efforts to improve communities. Calling her work “outstanding,” the North Carolina Campus Compactpresented the senior sociology and anthropology major with one of 25 Community Impact Awards. The North Carolina Campus Compact […]
December 21, 2016
Traditional music students will collaborate and perform with China’s Manhu Two bands made up of musicians from mountainous regions in their respective countries will spend the beginning of 2017 making music in China. A Warren Wilson College professor and his students are collaborating with an ensemble from southern China. The multicity, multiperformance tour includes venues […]
December 20, 2016