Golden LEAF Scholar Alumni Spotlight: Chandler Bumgarner

By Emma Godwin, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern Golden LEAF Scholar alumnus Chandler Bumgarner grew up in Taylorsville, N.C., in rural Alexander County, holding a sense of community close to his heart. This sense of community was significant as he began his college career at Western Carolina University. Chandler Bumgarner’s closest friends from back home […]

Golden LEAF Scholars graduate with plans to return to rural communities

By Emma Godwin, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern As commencement ceremonies unfold across North Carolina, a unique group of graduates carries with them not only their diplomas but also a commitment to the very communities that shaped them.  “I am incredibly proud of our Golden LEAF Scholar graduates,” said Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer […]

Universities hold events to honor Golden LEAF Scholars, ECU celebrates 10 years of scholar receptions

Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton has made it a priority to meet with Golden LEAF Scholars at their college or university to help connect them with the mission of and opportunities provided by Golden LEAF, the leadership of the institution they are attending, alumni, and their fellow scholars. This spring, the […]