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Warren Wilson College Explores Research Collaboration with Sensorium Therapeutics to Conduct Climate-Focused Research on Appalachian Medicinal Plants

Warren Wilson College faculty and students are exploring a research collaboration with Sensorium Therapeutics to study how climate change may affect Appalachian medicinal plants—combining place-based education of undergraduates, advanced analytical science, and responsible stewardship. The exploratory project is designed to draw on Warren Wilson’s strengths in ecological cultivation and hands-on education, and Sensorium’s expertise in […]

February 25, 2026

Distinguished Psychologist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett to serve as 2026 Commencement Speaker

Warren Wilson College is proud to announce that Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University and Chief Scientific Officer at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, will serve as the College’s 2026 Commencement Speaker. The ceremony is planned for May 9.  A pioneering researcher in psychology […]

February 18, 2026

Warren Wilson Announces New Provost and Dean of the Faculty

After a national search that attracted 100 applicants, Warren Wilson College President Damián Fernández announced today that Brian Norman, Ph.D., will serve as the next Provost and Dean of the Faculty beginning June 1, 2026. Norman currently serves as Provost and Principal Academic Officer at Antioch College. “Out of a number of stellar candidates, Brian […]

December 17, 2025

Warren Wilson College Remembers Ellen Bryant Voigt, Founder of the MFA Program for Writers

Warren Wilson College mourns the passing of Ellen Bryant Voigt, the acclaimed poet, educator, and founder of the MFA Program for Writers, who died on October 23, 2025, in Vermont. A visionary in arts education, Voigt pioneered the low-residency model of graduate study that transformed how creative writing is taught and opened new pathways for […]

November 10, 2025

Warren Wilson College Gains Momentum in Year Two of the Climate Action Now Initiative

Warren Wilson College is deepening its commitment to climate leadership as it enters the second year of the Climate Action Now (CAN) Initiative, a bold, multi-year effort to embed climate action into every aspect of campus life—from academics and research to operations and community engagement. Launched in Fall 2024, Climate Action Now represents the College’s […]

October 21, 2025

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes WWC for Innovative Curriculum and Service as a Learning Strategy

Warren Wilson College was featured in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings across multiple categories that reflect the College’s commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and forward-thinking education. #24 Most Innovative Schools College officials surveyed by U.S. News & World Report ranked Warren Wilson, one of a handful of federally recognized […]

October 20, 2025

Pisgah Investments Foundation Fuels Expansion of Warren Wilson College’s Tiny Home Initiative with $150,000 Commitment

With a $150,000 investment over three years, the Pisgah Investments Foundation is helping Warren Wilson College deepen its commitment to housing justice in Western North Carolina—empowering students to build hope, skills, and shelter, one tiny home at a time. The grant will expand the College’s already-pioneering tiny home initiative, integrating classroom learning with hands-on construction […]

October 9, 2025

A First-of-Its-Kind Farm Fellowship: Warren Wilson Students Partner with Caney Fork Farms

This fall, Warren Wilson College is excited to announce a new partnership with Caney Fork Farms in Middle Tennessee. For the first time, three of our students — Flynn Schierkolk, Erica Ostling, and Gabe Adler — are spending a full, credit-bearing semester as fellows at former Vice President Al Gore’s organic farm. This immersive program […]

October 8, 2025

Warren Wilson College Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Reopen Aquatic Center

Warren Wilson College learned today that it was awarded $1.6 million from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) to complete renovations and reopen the Warren Wilson College Aquatic Center, which has been closed since 2017. “Securing funding for the completion of the pool has been a top priority,” said Damián J. Fernández, Ph.D., President of […]

October 1, 2025

Innovative Partnership Protects 191 acres for Future Generations

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 […]

September 19, 2025