From WCU Office of Public Relations Western Carolina University held commencement exercises Saturday (Dec. 17) to recognize its fall graduating class and a group of new alumni who were awarded degrees after this year’s summer school sessions. WCU Chancellor David O. Belcher presided over the ceremony at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The presentation of degree […]
Landmark Learning gets a new and improved campus
December 17, 2016 by
This story was co-written with Jessica Wooten. Landmark Learning is a hands on school in Cullowhee, North Carolina that specializes in teaching and training people who work or want to work in the outdoor community. Landmark Learning has many different courses to choose from in the categories of water, medical and wilderness. Within these courses, you can […]
Brandon Truitt for greater good of WCU
December 17, 2016 by
Story originally published Nov. 28, 2016. “Anything I do at Western is for Western.” Brandon Truitt is a senior communication and political science double major at Western Carolina. Truitt’s most recent honor was to be chosen as the commencement speaker for graduation in December. “I think that’s one of the highest honors I could receive […]
WCU’s fall commencement set for Dec. 17
December 15, 2016 by
From WCU’s Public Relations Office Western Carolina University will hold commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 17, to honor its fall graduating class and a group of newly minted WCU alumni who were awarded degrees after this year’s summer-school sessions. The 1 p.m. ceremony at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center is open to everyone. No tickets are […]
WCU women share their stories of perseverance in the U.S. military
December 13, 2016 by
WCU is home to a small number of U.S. servicemen and even fewer servicewomen. Upon attending the Veteran’s Day candlelight vigil hosted by Last Minute Productions, I met WCU student and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Jessica Bradley. She attended the vigil in honor of current members of the armed forces as well as those she […]
Secret study spots for your finals week
December 12, 2016 by
This story was co-written with Imani Stewart Western Carolina University’s pristine location allows students to have quick and easy access to many of the best sights and adventures the Southern Appalachian Mountains have to offer. With finals week approaching, stress is on the rise, but have no fear – there are plenty of places that can […]
