A Hamilton County Herald article highlights UTC graduate student Andy Wall earning the 2026 North Carolina Botanical Garden Award at the Association for Southeastern Biologists conference. Working under Professor Joey Shaw, Wall conducted extensive research at Cloudland Canyon State Park, documenting 665 plant species and identifying 28 rare species. His work provides valuable data for conservation and land management while contributing specimens to UTC’s herbarium, continuing a strong tradition of student research excellence at UTC. >>>Read More>>>