Archives for April 4, 2023

Women that move us: Beth Macy’s work and impact

“If somebody tells me a story and it makes the hair stand up on my neck, then chances are it’s a good story. If I’m telling my husband about something I learn and my voice chokes up, I follow what moves me,” Macy says. Following what moves her is something that Beth Macy has been […]

2023 LitFest continues tradition of inspiring students and locals

The Spring Literary Festival has been a WCU tradition for 21 years, bringing established and emerging literary talent to campus and region. This year, the festival included 12 events and 15 writers sharing their stories with students and community from March 20 to 23. Notable guests included Jason Mott, author of the 2021 National Book […]

WCU’s PRSSA brings students to WLOS News 13

WCU Communication students visited WLOS News 13 on Wednesday, March 29. Students toured the station and got a behind-the-scenes look at production. Hayden Huffman, President of WCU’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society (PRSSA) is ecstatic to be able to bring this opportunity to students as him and his advisor, Dr. Scott Eldridge have been […]

Stephanie Elizondo Griest inspires students to seek life of wanderlust, social justice, and art

Stephanie Elizondo Griest came to WCU’s campus to share with students her life’s story and the motto that has inspired her work. The motto, which she calls her trifecta, involves a life of wanderlust, social justice and art. Her life has consisted of traveling and coming to terms with her ever-changing cultural identity and using […]