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A Message from NC State Treasurer on Duke Healthcare and Aetna

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 27, 2025 | University Information

The following is a message from NC State Treasurer, Brad Briner, on Duke Healthcare and Aetna: A Message from Brad Briner about Duke and Aetna Dear State Health Plan Members, We know many of you have questions as negotiations continue between Duke Healthcare and...

Understanding Helene as a Geologic Event in Southern Appalachia

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 25, 2025 | University Information

As we near the anniversary of the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind, some have wondered how have we managed the destruction of such a traumatic event to our landscape.  This past summer, Dr. Philip S. Prince, Project Geologist with Appalachian Landslide...

Changes to the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 17, 2025 | Scholarship Committee, University Information

We’re excited to share an important update to the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund! To better support our Catamount community, the scholarship preference now extends to immediate family members or household residents of SHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty employees, retirees, and...

Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund Closing on September 30

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 17, 2025 | University Information

WCU Staff Senate is excited to share that the Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund will be accepting applications from August 15 through September 30!  This scholarship honors the legacy of Janet B. Royster, whose leadership and dedication to UNC...

Important Changes to Employee Mental Health Support Programs

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 17, 2025 | University Information

The UNC System shared that the Headspace (formerly Ginger) benefit will no longer be offered after September 30, 2025. However, they continue to be committed to ensuring employees have access to meaningful mental health support. This will result in the expansion of...
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