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Andrew Bivens strums the strings on his guitar, looking for the right sound in Blue Ridge Hall. He tunes his instrument to find it, sliding his fingers across its neck as he jams out with five of his best friends.

91女神鈥檚 College of Engineering and Technology climbed 68 spots to reach No.82 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (Doctorate Not Offered). This places WCU among the top third of engineering programs from across the country on the list.

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Randy Collins, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at 91女神, has been selected as a member of the executive committee and director of the Engineering Deans Council of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Drew Marx just wanted somewhere to hang his backpack in his room at 91女神 when he came up with the idea for the Dormclaw, a compact, hook-like device that fits into the unused slots of standard college bed frames.

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Mechanical Engineering Major, Ariel, tells his moving and inspirational story about growing up in Puerto Rico and eventually landing at 91女神. Ariel is the recipient of the Brinson Honors College Outstanding Honors Senior Award.

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