Issue Area: The Environment
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/community-engagement/issue-area-the-environment/
Environment At Warren Wilson College, our engagement in the community is focused on addressing social and environmental justice issues. We find that…
The Center for Working Lands
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/center-working-lands/
We understand that working lands should not only generate income for landowners but also harbor and maintain biodiversity, protect open space, provide local communities with a sense of place, maintain healthy ecosystems, protect rural ways of life, and mitigate the effects of climate change. Our farm, forest, garden, and green spaces offer you the chance to […]
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 […]
Warren Wilson College Names Dr. Damián J. Fernández as New President
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2023/02/17/warren-wilson-college-names-dr-damian-j-fernandez-as-new-president/
A Cuban immigrant who grew up in Puerto Rico and a first-generation college student, Fernández comes to Warren Wilson with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and leadership positions at both private and public institutions.
Warren Wilson College Professor Featured on Popular Podcast “Ologies”
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2024/09/18/warren-wilson-college-professor-featured-on-popular-podcast-ologies/
Tiny, little “water bears” are making it big, riding a wave of popularity thanks in part to the work of Biology Professor Paul Bartels, Ph.D. Bartels was recently interviewed about tardigrades for the hit podcast, “Ologies with Alie Ward,” and the resulting episode, “Tardigradology,” is available today at https://www.alieward.com/ologies/tardigradology, or wherever you listen to podcasts. […]
Programs of Study
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/programs/
Programs of Study With 22 majors, 11 concentrations, 17 minors, two special advising areas, and two graduate programs, you can take your…
Reimagining Capitalism by Reimagining Business
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2023/10/13/reimagining-capitalism-by-reimagining-business/
Join us for a lecture, made possible by an Arthur Vining Davis Grant, that will change the way you think about business by reimagining the world we all want to live and work in.
Dr. Lucy Lawrence honored for excellence in community engagement
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2023/08/31/lucy-lawrence-wins-engaged-faculty-award/
Dr. Lucy Lawrence won this year's NCCE Engaged Faculty Award for excellence in community engagement! Lucy has taught Social Work at Warren Wilson for 20 years and has served as Director of the Social Work Department for 12.
Warren Wilson College Receives $10 Million Gift, the Largest in its History
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2024/12/04/warren-wilson-college-receives-10-million-gift-the-largest-in-its-history/
Warren Wilson College, a private liberal arts college in Swannanoa, N.C., has received a $10 million gift, the largest in the College’s history. Made by anonymous donors whose values around education and environmental sustainability align with the College’s, the gift will support the endowment, increasing it by nearly 20%. “These donors’ generosity is inspiring. Their […]
Warren Wilson College Launches Climate Action Now
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2024/11/13/warren-wilson-college-launches-climate-action-now/
Warren Wilson College will launch Climate Action Now (CAN), a multi-year initiative focused on actions to mitigate climate change, with a free webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, entitled “No More Climate Havens: Educating for Reality.” All are invited. Moderated by Dr. Keith McDade, Director of the new Masters of Science in […]