As political tensions rise and a resolution seems out of reach, a Western Carolina University (WCU) professor is writing about how spiritual politics may be the only answer. Dr. Michael Lenz is a political science professor at WCU, and he believes the answer to current global issues is spirituality. This spirituality is not religious, but instead about embracing peace, hope and […]
Archives for May 1, 2026
Spiritual politics: A unique solution to political and global divideĀ
May 1, 2026 by Alex Pickard
Filed Under: Community, Home, Science Tagged With: Political divide, political science, professors, WCU
Wildfire season and drought in WNC: Little changes make big impacts
May 1, 2026 by Halle Stanley

After a prolonged dry season, rain showers alleviate drought conditions in western North Carolina. Although the region is getting scattered rains, it’s not enough to get the region out of the drought. The National Centers for Environmental Information gives a current drought reduction estimate of the amount of rainfall needed to end drought conditions in […]
Filed Under: Featured, Home, News, Science, Weather Tagged With: drought, reduced water advisory, Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority, Weather, Western NC
Whee Life: Graduation edition!
May 1, 2026 by WCJ

Hear from graduates on their experience at WCU, involvement within their programs, and advice for those still in college. Sam Scroggins talks about how she found the Communication major through the advice of a professor, and Halle Stanley gives advice on why managing your time as a student is important. For graduate and doctoral degrees, […]
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