JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 16 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University and Wilkes Community College (WCC) of North Carolina are partnering to provide transfer pathways for students who earn an associate of applied science degree to complete one of 10-plus bachelor's degree programs. "We are excited to support students' professional and personal goals by providing a seamless pathway for those pursuing associate degrees in technical areas   more

BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news: By Maya Jarrell Over Summer 2024, two of the Lees-McRae College Sullivan Fellows, junior Business Administration major Matthew Knafelz and senior Special Education major Bea Adams, participated in a two-week immersive study abroad trip to Costa Rica. The trip was organized and led by Renee Just, a faculty member from the School of Business Administration at Brenau University with support from the Alge  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Nov. 16 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release: The School of Dance at UNCSA and American Ballet Theatre (ABT) have extended and expanded their partnership, adding opportunities for students that will enhance their readiness and career opportunities as they forge their dance careers. UNCSA has been an exclusive educational affiliate of ABT since 2011, through which all UNCSA faculty are certified in the ABT Nati  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Nov. 16 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: Western Carolina University construction management students planned and built four shelters this fall for Project FIRE, which gives firewood to low-income, elderly Jackson County residents who rely on it for heat. ~We strive to provide hardwoods that are as dry as possible, but that is difficult without shelters," said Matt Broomell, coordinator of Project FIRE with the Jackson County Department on Ag  more