Watson Chronicle - December 2021 Edition
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the Watson Chronicle. We welcome your comments and feedback, and hope you'll join us in sharing the stories of the work of the Watson College with others. Read more >

Engage at D.C. Virgo – Informational Meeting Jan. 6
D.C. Virgo is looking for individuals and/or community organizations to provide enrichment activities for Virgo students on Fridays throughout the spring semester. Join them at an information meeting on January 6 at 3 p.m. to learn more!

Three WCE Students Receive Hattie Strong Scholarship Awards
The Watson College was pleased to award three Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship Awards in spring 2021. The recipients are May graduates Andrea Teague, Amanda Doll and Moriah West. Read more >

Watson Mini Sessions
Watson wants to offer quick, informational sessions that might help answer some questions you may have about teaching, living in a learning community, Watson College, or information about graduate school! Learn more >

Amy Garrett Dikkers Receives AECT Distance Education Book Award 
Amy Garrett Dikkers is co-editor of the book “Social Presence in Online Learning: Multiple Perspectives on Practice and Research.” The book was selected for the 2020 Distance Education Book Award by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology’s Division of Distance Learning. The award was presented at the AECT International Convention in November. MORE...

Youth Programs Relaunches I-40 E.A.S.T. Project in Support of Rural STEM Education 
In 2018, Youth Programs introduced I-40 E.A.S.T., a STEM Student Enrichment Program (SSEP) funded by the Burroughs-Wellcome Foundation. The project serves rural middle and high school students in Duplin and Sampson counties. Career exploration field trips were cancelled last spring due to the pandemic, but the project was relaunched in October as a virtual program. MORE...