New academic building gets greenlight from Board of Trustees
The Warren Wilson College Board of Trustees has approved plans to build a new academic building at the site where Carson Hall once stood. Read More
February 28, 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… Read More
February 23, 2017
Professor makes fourth trip to Cuba, sees desire for stronger American relations
Plaza de la Revolución in Havana, Cuba. Photo: Anna Welton 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. … Read More
February 9, 2017
Recent forest fires spotlight need for crew training
Warren Wilson alumnus continues a campus tradition Junior Melina Lozano works on a fire off Bee Tree Road in Swannanoa last November. Photo: Warren Wilson College Forestry Last year, more than 88,000 acres of wildland burned in North Carolina. With the potential for property damage and an increased risk… Read More
February 7, 2017
Exhibit is akin to walking into the artist’s mind
Warren Wilson hosts “Under Construction” reception Feb. 7 Warren Wilson College painting professor Lara Nguyen’s gallery exhibit gives the observer a chance to witness art-making in progress. The exhibition runs in the Elizabeth Holden Art Gallery through Feb. 7. Photo: Reggie Tidwell Stroll through almost any art gallery, and… Read More
January 30, 2017
Kusujiarti is one of Indonesia’s 40 ‘Traveling World Class Professors’
Indonesian government asks native educators living abroad to create global higher ed links As one of Indonesia’s “Traveling World Class Professors,” Warren Wilson College professor Siti Kusujiarti is building a collaborative research partnership with Jenderal Soedirman University faculty members. Photo: Chris Polydoroff Siti Kusujiarti’s lessons in sociology,… Read More
January 5, 2017
Warren Wilson College’s Farm Crew spreads goodwill through lights
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… Read More
December 25, 2016
Warren Wilson College senior honored for community impact
Odgers named one of 25 winners for service by statewide coalition Warren Wilson College senior Emily Odgers receives the 2016 Community Impact Award from Leslie Garvin, executive director of North Carolina Campus Compact. Photo by Peter Lorenz. As Emily Odgers wraps up her career at Warren Wilson College, she… Read More
December 21, 2016
Warren Wilson College band set to tour China in January
Traditional music students will collaborate and perform with China’s Manhu Warren Wilson College’s Jenny and the Hog Drovers are touring China in January. From left to right: Phil Jamison, Clarke Williams, Maddy Mullany, Landon George, and Hayden Holbert. Photo by Reggie Tidwell. Two bands made up of musicians from… Read More
December 20, 2016
Retired science professor’s weekly photograph is a Warren Wilson institution
Retired Warren Wilson College faculty and staff members gathered Friday at Ransom Fellowship Hall for their annual reunion. Photo: Kyle McCurry When a faculty or staff member retires from Warren Wilson, they continue to be part of the College community. Some remain very close and even live on or… Read More
November 7, 2016