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WEBWCU hosts second annual STEM event for WNC students. Western Carolina University recently held its second annual STEM Outreach Day for students from around Western North Carolina.
Chris Cooper - WCU News
WEBChris Cooper, professor and head of the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University, provides expert commentary on matters involving politics and political science in (and beyond) North Carolina.
Fine Art Museum receives $25,000 NEA grant - WCU News
WEBJun 22, 2017 · The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a $25,000 grant in support of a contemporary Native American art exhibit scheduled for display at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum from Monday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Dec. 8.
Emergency Services telecommunicators achieve prestigious …
WEBApr 19, 2017 · Only one team of college- or university-based emergency telecommunicators in the world has achieved accreditation as an “Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence” from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, and that team works at Western Carolina University.
Forum focuses on eight recommendations from Joint Task Force …
WEBApr 19, 2017 · Western Carolina University students, faculty and staff had an opportunity to hear about eight recommendations for improving the climate for diversity and inclusion on campus during an open forum held Monday, April 17.
Planned revisions to ‘2020 Vision’ strategic plan among highlights …
WEBApr 27, 2017 · A newly assembled 16-member committee will spend the next eight months conducting a holistic review and revision of Western Carolina University’s “2020 Vision” strategic plan, tweaking the plan to address changes that have occurred since the document was approved by the Board of Trustees five years ago.
Commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 5-6 - WCU News
WEBApr 26, 2017 · Western Carolina University has scheduled three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6 – to recognize the academic achievements of graduating students who comprise what is expected to be the university’s sixth straight record spring class.
WCU’s Patricia Bricker wins statewide service-learning award
WEBFeb 12, 2016 · Western Carolina University faculty member Patricia Bricker has been honored for her contributions to the practice of service-learning by North Carolina Campus Compact, a coalition of 35 public and private colleges and universities in the state.
Workshops will focus on crisis communications, ‘Profiling for Profit ...
WEBSep 25, 2017 · Western Carolina University’s Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment will offer workshops focusing on crisis communications and “Profiling for Profit” at the university’s instructional site at Biltmore Park in Asheville during the month of October.
Pride of the Mountains to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
WEBApr 25, 2013 · Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains is one of only 10 marching bands selected from across the nation to perform in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City.