Archives for October 2025

Haire Institute brings scholar to celebrate the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Kevin Morris came to WCU to talk about the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act on Oct. 20 in the UC Theater, where over 90 students came to hear him. Morris is a senior research fellow and voting policy scholar with the Brennan Center for Justice’s Democracy Program at New York […]

WCU looking to develop student success through Quality Enhancement Plan

WCU is hosting a Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP, contest for students to give their ideas to faculty on how to develop student success and student quality. Many colleges have QEP contests for their accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). “The whole purpose of the QEP is to […]

Making Strides of Western North Carolina walks to support breast cancer awareness

Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville turned pink on Oct. 18 for Making Strides of Western North Carolina, an annual fundraising walk that raises awareness and supports the fight against breast cancer. The event was part of the American Cancer Society’s nationwide Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign, which raises money for breast cancer research […]

Pride of the Mountains hosts Tournament of Champions

The sounds of brass and woodwinds mingled with the beat of drums and the cheers of the crowd, filling the crisp mountain air as spectators gathered in the stands. Student performers hustled on and off the field, flags shimmered under the stadium lights, and the synchronized pulse of marching feet moved through the stadium. From […]

Whee Life: Fall break at WCU and we are still working

Listen to this episode of WheeLife to find out what was happening at WCU during Fall break, the Quality Enhancement Plan contest, and some upcoming big events like Homecoming.

Early voting open in municipal non-partisan elections

Early voting is now open in North Carolina for the 2025 municipal election season. Early voting will run until Nov. 1. During municipal elections, voter choose officials to represent them in their local governments, including mayor, councilpersons and board of commissioners. “Local elections have the greatest impact on citizens’ day-to-day lives, so it’s important to […]