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WCU magazine moves online for spring edition
The spring edition of The Magazine of Western Carolina University will be available only in electronic format, one of several cost-savings steps taken by the university in response to the state’s budget crisis as the 2008-09 fiscal year is winding down. Read more
WCU holds two commencements for record-breaking class
Rainy skies outside didn’t dampen the enthusiasm inside Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Regional Activity Center as the university held a pair of commencement ceremonies to honor a record-breaking spring class of approximately 1,150 graduating students, and another group of about 100 students who will complete requirements for their degrees later this summer. Read more
Mountain Dulcimer Week to be held at WCU June 21-26
Western Carolina University is accepting registrations for its 10th annual Mountain Dulcimer Week, to be held June 21-26. Read more
Partnership for Defense Innovation opens office on WCU campus
The Partnership for Defense Innovation opened an office at Western Carolina University on Thursday, May 28, as part of a growing collaboration between PDI and WCU on research, development and testing for projects that have applications in the defense and security industries. Read more
Mountain Heritage Center cabin to find new use at Sequoyah museum
A log cabin auctioned off as surplus property by Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will be put to new use in a Tennessee museum that depicts the life of the legendary Cherokee statesman Sequoyah. Read more
WCU alumnus to return on Madison fellowship
Evan Daniel Clapsaddle, a graduate of Western Carolina University, is the winner of a prestigious 2009 James Madison Fellowship, a national award he will use to return to the university and pursue graduate-level academic work. Read more
WCU board welcomes SGA president, extends athletic director contract
The Western Carolina University board of trustees welcomed Josh Cotton, president of the WCU Student Government Association, as its newest member and said goodbye to three departing trustees as part of the board’s quarterly meeting Friday, June 5. Read more
Pride of the Mountains wins ‘Heisman Trophy’ of bands
Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the nation’s highest and most-coveted award for college and university marching bands. Read more |