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, […]
Stride for education: Community 5K fundraiser for HIV and AIDS awareness
April 29, 2026 by
Thirty-five people participated in the 5K run to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS on Saturday, April 25 at the University Center Central Plaza on WCU’s campus. The Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad and Lambda Phi Chi hosted the 5K run for HIV and AIDS, alongside their partnerships. The race raised a total of $500 from donations. […]
95.3 WWCU and Whee-TV wrap up the spring semester with Greening Up the Mountains festival
April 28, 2026 by
As the semester comes to an end, 95.3 WWCU and Whee TV held their final spring broadcast covering Greening Up the Mountain Festival on April 25 in downtown Sylva. For those in attendance at the festival, crowds started to fill Main Street at 10 a.m., but for broadcasting students at WCU, their day started at […]
Thousands of people attend Greening Up The Mountain despite rain
April 26, 2026 by
Becki Veach contributed to the story What started as a small Earth Day Festival has now become a celebration of Appalachian culture and spring, turning the 28th annual Greening Up The Mountains Festival into one of the largest single-day festivals in the U.S. “We love coming to these festivals. We try to support local artists […]
Whee Life: Spring arts and entertainment in review
April 24, 2026 by
This week on Whee Life, we’re focusing on arts and entertainment at Western Carolina University. We’ll share details on current campus exhibits, highlight recent performances, and preview events still to come. You’ll hear from Bardo Arts Center marketing manager Rachel Hood, along with student reporters, about standout art exhibits, events at the Bardo Arts Center, […]
Hummingbirds have returned to NC
April 24, 2026 by
Time to refill those sugar water feeders sitting in your garden! The annual hummingbird spring migration to North Carolina has begun. Hummingbird migration generally begins in early March and ends in mid-May. Once here, the hummingbirds will stay until August. Dr. Jeremy Hyman, professor and department chair of biology at Western Carolina University, received his […]
