Archives for December 2022

WCU rings in the holiday season

The holiday spirit was in full swing Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the University Center, as students, faculty, staff and their families enjoyed the Holidays on the Plaza. This holiday event was hosted by Chancellor Kelli Brown, Mr. Dennis Brown, and the Chancellor’s Division in partnership with the Department of Campus […]

WCU art students create books for Cherokee learners

Story co-produced with Madison Pait WCU art students create and donate books for Cherokee learners in WCU’s Introduction to Printmaking course.   “We’re partnering with the Cherokee learners to create a children’s book. And the hopes for this book is for all of the students in the class to create a picture that sort of symbolizes […]

WCU entrepreneur students: Their motivation and drive

Version of the story originally in the Western Carolinian WCU students, Stephen Rider and Liah Vaartjes, have cracked the code on staying motivated while chasing their goals. He is a full-time political science major and she studies recreational therapy but there is one thing that sets them apart from fellow students – they own two […]

Bethany Davidson: Successful entrepreneur and college professor

The world of business is a competitive place and that goes double for the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the U.S. economy and has been on a growing trend in recent years. When it comes to starting your own business, it helps to know what […]

WCU’s progress in making campus accessible for all

WCU’s campus is not fully accessible for people with physical disabilities. Owen Perkins, a freshman at WCU, has a visual impairment.   “It’s not the most walkable campus,” said Perkins. See the video below on how hard it is for Perkins to navigate campus. Many organizations at WCU are providing resources and accommodations for students with disabilities, but more […]

The Silent Epidemic: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

As we’ve moved into the 21st century, the harsh realities faced by indigenous communities covered up for generations are brought to light, and the fight for indigenous rights has grown, but not nearly enough. Not yet. In honor of November being Native American Heritage month, WCU offered various events on campus to help educate while […]