The fight for dignity and equality is still going on, and it can be achieved with non-violence just as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us. This was the message keynote speaker, Dr. Oralene Simmons, preached during WCU celebration of the MLK week. Simmons is a native of western North Carolina and is known for her advocacy […]
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Mamba Forever: An NBA legend’s impact on WCU
January 28, 2020 by
On Jan. 26 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, were tragically killed in a helicopter crash along with seven other passengers in Calabasas, CA. Bryant was a household name among the basketball community; he was known for being an outstanding teammate and a fierce competitor, and his determination to achieve […]
