The University of North Carolina school system has recently adopted a new definition for academic freedom. Even as a proposal, this sparked discussion among faculty and administrators regarding its potential impact at Western Carolina University. Previously, WCU along with other universities have relied on the definition brought by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) […]
Archives for March 24, 2026
UNC System redefines academic freedom
March 24, 2026 by Alex Pickard
Filed Under: Campus News, Community, News Tagged With: Academic Freedom, faculty senate, WCU, WCU faculty senate
WCU commedy club “The Cataracts” host improv night
March 24, 2026 by Dom Saiani
This weekend, the student-run club “The Cataracts” hosts Improv Night located in the Belk Building, Room 294, at 6 p.m. Earlier this month, I had the chance to attend one of their club meetings and chat with some of the members about their experiences with comedy and what makes the group such a unique part […]
Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, COMM 352 stories Tagged With: Comedy, WCU campus activities, WCU Clubs, Western Carolina University




