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ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ nurse alumna Milly Treu in front of a hospital sign.
Alumna volunteers for COVID assignment in NYC

A travel nurse by trade, Treu looked to take her next call where she could do the most good. At the time of her appointment, New York City had more COVID-19 cases that all but five nations on earth.
International students enjoying a cookout and movie under the stars.
International students at home in Hickory at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ

Some international students weren't able to go home when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and some found it safer to remain at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. They made a community and family in the midst of the pandemic having meals together, going on excursions and more.
Tatum Pottenger
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ appoints new director of annual giving

Pottenger comes to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ from Davidson College where she has been for the last three years, including most recently as the associate director of annual giving, working on everything from volunteer engagement to multi-channel marketing.

Amy Upham
Alumna recognized by N.C. Attorney General

Alumna Amy Upham earned her Master of Public Health from ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and went to work combatting the opioid crisis in Buncombe County earning a Dogwood Award from North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ professor Janet Painter holding a picture of her dad and ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ legend Hanley Painter in uniform during World War II.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ legend Hanley Painter was a World War II hero

Longtime ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ coach and administrator Hanley Painter had already been shot in the arm in Saipan before taking part in the Battle of Iwo Jima where he was 1 of 3 survivors in his company of more than 240 Marines.
Photo of Neil Underwood in the football stadium.
Spirit of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ director named to NCBA Hall of Fame

Neil Underwood helped bring the Spirit of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Marching Band back from a 25-year hiatus to where it now fields more than 100 members and has been selected for national parades.
The update student lounge in Cromer Center.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ renovates student lounge in Cromer Center

A grant funded repainting, adding ethernet drops for TVs and gaming systems, four 50-inch Roku TVs, two PlayStation 4s and two Xbox One gaming systems.
Exterior of Fritz-Conrad residence hall
Alumnus improves Fritz-Conrad lounge

The residence hall has an updated outdoor patio area on the north side of the building to provide expanded lounge areas for students.
A student teacher interacts with elementary kids in front of the classroom.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ teacher prep program named one of nation's best

The National Council on Teacher Quality recognized ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ for its strong commitment to quality clinical practice experiences aimed at preparing aspiring teachers for the classroom.
An ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ student with a laptop smiles.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ students take graduate credits as an undergrad

Students can take as many as 12 graduate credit hours at the undergraduate rate that count toward both degrees and can shave a year off their time in graduate school.
Dr. Kimberly Price teaches in front of a classroom.
Grad school records all-time high enrollment

In 10 years, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has gone from around 100 graduate students to more than 900. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has added graduate programs in leadership, teaching, sustainability studies, narrative health care, exercise science, public health and more numbering 25 total.
High school students eating lunch in the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ cafeteria.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ offers early classes to high school students

Through the high school scholar program, students can earn a year or more of college credits at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ before enrolling in college.