When Hurricane Helene battered western North Carolina with flooding and landslides in late September, the greater Asheville community faced an unprecedented crisis. Among the first responders to step up was the Asheville Dream Center, a Christ-centered organization...
For many students, college is a transformative time—a season to grow, forge lifelong friendships, and prepare for their future careers. Yet, how many college graduates can say they have made a difference in students’ lives after their four years are complete? At...
On the evening of September 26, 2024, Ivana Marin Muñoz didn’t think much of her landlord’s advice to move her car to higher ground. Later that night, despite a friend’s offer to stay in Asheville for the night, she decided it would be fine to stay at her townhome...
Like many North Carolina residents, Landon Chambers never could have anticipated the upheaval that would happen when Hurricane Helene invaded the mountains. A senior majoring in Christian Ministry at Montreat College and a member of the Cavalier men’s wrestling team,...
After graduating from high school at the young age of 16, Ezra Whitaker bravely decided to move eight hours away from her family and friends. While her family had all attended the same university near their hometown of Memphis, Ezra knew immediately she was headed...
Growing up in Black Mountain, Tinley Clark never envisioned herself attending Montreat College. After all, the small college up the cove was only five minutes from home. However, after visiting campus and learning she could continue playing softball, she embraced the...