A skilled climber, effective leader, and soon-to-be father are just a few of the many hats Jeremiah Haas wears. Haas is the assistant director of outdoor programs at WCU’s Base Camp Cullowhee and his passion and enthusiasm for adventure are unparalleled as he has had over a decade of experience in the outdoor field. While […]
WCU Police investigating theft on campus
April 25, 2016 by
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Western Carolina University Police are investigating a theft that happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday. The theft occurred in an office in the Stillwell Science building. The suspect has been described as a black male around 5’10” wearing a red shirt, dark shorts, bright orange shoes and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with […]
Catamounts roar in support of Chancellor Belcher
April 22, 2016 by
WCU students, faculty and staff showed to the rally on Friday, April 22, showing their support for Chancellor Belcher as he faces serious medical condition. The rain did not stop over 100 people who gathered at the fountain to show their support with chants of Belchers name and a singing of WCU’s Alma Mater. On Thursday, the […]
HB2 creates “chilling effect” on higher education
April 15, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Chancellor, David Belcher, said North Carolina law House Bill 2 (HB2) has caused potential students to withdraw their applications, and some donors refuse to give money as long as the law is active. HB2 says people must use public restrooms, locker rooms and shower facilities designated for the biological sex on their birth certificate. The legislature […]
WCU Chancellor addresses campus diversity issues
April 13, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Chancellor, David Belcher, proposed his three-point plan at increasing diversity and inclusion on campus during a one-on-one interview Tuesday, April 12. Belcher said providing information about campus policies, engaging people in conversation and using feedback to create a list of approaches is his plan to make WCU more diverse. “What I’m trying to do […]
Students & faculty protest to bring awareness to racial tensions at Western Carolina University
April 7, 2016 by
A group of protesters gathered at Western Carolina University staged a silent protest to bring awareness to racial tensions on campus. WCU community standing with Black Lives Matter, April 4, 2016. Photo by Alec Simkiss. A group of about 30 to 40 people gathered around the fountain with hand-made signs on Monday evening, April 4, writing […]
