From Loss to Renewal: Recycling Hurricane Helene’s Fallen Trees on Warren Wilson’s Campus
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2024/12/18/recycling-hurricane-helenes-fallen-trees/
When Hurricane Helene swept through the region, the damage to Warren Wilson College’s forests was profound. Innumerable trees were lost, including a significant number of white pines and white oaks. In the face of this devastation, the College community has rallied to turn loss into opportunity, transforming fallen trees into valuable resources that support sustainability, […]
Innovative Partnership Protects 191 acres for Future Generations
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2025/09/19/partnership-protects-191-acres/
In a landmark moment for conservation and education, Warren Wilson College and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) finalized an agreement to permanently protect 191 acres of cherished forest, pasture, and creekside land in Swannanoa, N.C. This partnership ensures that the land will remain a living classroom and sanctuary—owned by SAHC, stewarded in collaboration with […]
Sof Smith, Farm Crew
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/news-events/resilience/sof-smith-farm-crew/
When the floodwaters rose, student Sof Smith — the “Pig Boss” on Warren Wilson College’s Farm Crew — worked in the driving…
Dr. Keith McDade, Director of the Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies program looks up from his computer and smiles at a group of students.
Master of Science in
Applied Climate Studies
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/applied-climate-studies/
Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies (MACS) Pause video Play video Apply Now Take Action Against Climate Change Become a leader…
Communications Professor Beck Banks sits at a desk with a macbook smiling
Beck Banks
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/people/beck-banks/
When I was applying for college, Warren Wilson was my number one choice. Big problem: no communications program. I took another route.…
Student Audrey Mader took this beautiful image of a river with a line of colorful boats lining the shore on their study away trip to Equador.
International and Social Justice Studies
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/international-and-social-justice-studies/
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Public Humanities: History and Philosophy
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Health & Wellness
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/student-life/health-and-safety/
Health and Wellness Health Center Our Health Center is staffed by professional nurses and the student Health Center Crew. Medical direction is…
Warren Wilson College and SolFarm Solar Break Ground on Off-Grid Electric Tractor Charging System
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2023/11/17/off-grid-electric-tractor-charging-system/
Warren Wilson College students and faculty have, in partnership with local solar company SolFarm, broken ground an off-grid charging system for the college’s two new electric Solectrac tractors. The project marks the first stage in developing a demonstration site for the decarbonization of land management operations.
Aerial Landscape - Jones Mountain, Farm, and Garden
Family Weekend
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/events/family-weekend/
Where to Stay Be sure to let these hotels know that you’re a visitor of Warren Wilson College when you bookyour accommodations:  Questions? Contact Amanda Morales, Associate Director for Student Success and Family Connections at (828) 771-3800 or email amorales@warren-wilson.edu All future communication concerning Family Weekend will be made via email. If you have not […]