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Face coverings, sanitizer, thermometers will be provided to faculty, staff in...
Chancellor Kelli Brown (left) and husband Dennis (right) prepare PPE bags for WCU faculty and staff. Western Carolina University faculty and staff soon will be receiving bags of personal protective...
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ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge begins efforts for voter registration
A local push to register voters and get out the vote is being spearheaded by a group at Western Carolina University, as part of the national ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. WCU’s Center for...
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Large events, gatherings curtailed for fall 2020 semester at WCU
Valley Ballyhoo, the university’s annual welcome back festival, is one of several fall events that have been canceled. Several events typically on the fall semester calendar at Western Carolina...
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BaShaun Smith officially becomes dean of students
BaShaun Smith After serving as Western Carolina University’s interim associate vice chancellor and dean of students since June 2019, BaShaun H.L. Smith had the interim tag removed May 1, allowing him...
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On eve of retirement, longtime psychology professor has ‘last lecture’...
Retiring psychology professor Bruce Henderson is with daughters Heidi Buchanan (left), a professor and research and instruction librarian at Hunter Library, and Holly Pinter, an associate professor of...
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Students eligible for prorated housing, dining refunds because of coronavirus...
Most students who were living in on-campus residence halls prior to the onset of the coronavirus health crisis have followed WCU officials’ recommendations to return to their permanent homes for the...
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Campus mail delivery changes to take effect April 1
Print shop Because of a reduction in the number of faculty and staff who are working on campus as Western Carolina University implements stricter measures designed to help limit the spread of COVID-19,...
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WCU adopts optional satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system for spring...
Undergraduate students at Western Carolina University will have the option to request that they receive grades of “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” for their 2020 spring semester classes, which have...
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Faculty members receive support from CFC, and each other, as they shift to...
WCU associate professor Enrique Gomez gives an impromptu session for colleagues on how to record lectures online. One of the many enjoyments Western Carolina University faculty members receive from...
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WCU moves closer to beer, wine sales at sporting events; trustees OK tailgate...
Catamount athletics fans will find two noticeable changes to the gameday experience at Western Carolina University when the fall football season rolls around in September, including the sale of beer...
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Annual Spring Literary Festival begins March 30
Jeff VanderMeer is the best-selling author of the Southern Reach Trilogy. Photo by Kyle Cassidy. EDITOR’S NOTE: All events for the Spring Literary Festival have been cancelled. An independent film,...
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Campus theme of sustainability, environment to be explored in public lectures
A series of three lectures in March will explore Western Carolina University’s campus theme of sustainability and the environment. The lectures, collectively titled “Connected to Nature: Human-Nature...
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Intercultural Affairs celebrates 10 years as vibrant force for inclusion
After a decade on campus at Western Carolina University, Intercultural Affairs is ready to celebrate. As well as everyone involved should. “ICA,” as it’s popularly known, is, above all, a celebration...
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Black History Month asks students to broaden vision, continue the journey
When Oralene Simmons became the first black student at an all-white college in 1961, the young woman from rural Madison County was taking a place in American history. Hers was a courageous step and a...
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Student Democracy Coalition achieves more than voter registration
It is starting to get very busy for members of the Student Democracy Coalition at Western Carolina University. Led by students, the nonpartisan group engages faculty, staff and organizations across...
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A different hunger games held for participating North Carolina university...
Western Carolina University is among 11 North Carolina institutions of higher learning participating in a collegiate competition to raise awareness and resources to fight hunger. The Collegiate Hunger...
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Martin Luther King Jr. keynote speaker is pioneer in civil rights
A civil rights pioneer, community leader and instrumental voice for social justice in the mountains will be the keynote speaker for Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations at Western Carolina University....
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School of Music recitals, performances scheduled for campus
Western Carolina University’s School of Music will hold a series of recitals and musical performances on campus throughout January, with all events free and open to the public. Colleen Bernstein All...
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Chancellor Kelli Brown to preside over her first two commencements on campus
Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown will preside over her first two commencements since becoming WCU’s chief executive officer as a pair of fall semester ceremonies are held Saturday,...
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Chili cookoff will benefit campus organizations
A benefit chili cooking contest and dining experience will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Homebase College Ministry, located on campus at 82 Central Drive, with guest speakers taking the occasion to...
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