New Partnership Creates Guaranteed Pathway from Southwestern Community College to UNC Asheville
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-03T19:06:15.406Z
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Location: Greaterf Asheville Area
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Asheville -- May 3, 2026: A new initiative, the Bulldog Promise program, is set to provide Southwestern Community College (SCC) students with a guaranteed pathway to UNC Asheville (UNCA), streamlining their transition to a four-year degree. Launched through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on April 29, 2026, the program aims to benefit students from the Qualla Boundary and Jackson, Swain, and Macon counties, with guaranteed admission to UNCA starting Fall 2026.To qualify for the Bulldog Pro
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