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Highlands Biological Foundation Board elects new president

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Jennie Stowers has been elected as the new president of the Highlands Biological Foundation Board after Julia Grumbles wrapped up 10 years of leadership in the position. 

Stowers is a longtime Foundation supporter. Grumbles will remain on the board as past-president. 

The Foundation works to promote, stimulate, and support biological education and research focused on the rich natural heritage of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Its funds support extensive public educational programs through the Nature Center and research and teaching activities at the Highlands Biological Station, which is a multi-campus center of Western Carolina University.

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