New UNC President visits WCU

The new president of the University of North Carolina system, Margaret Spellings, visited WCU Friday to promote the NC bond referendum and share her vision for the UNC system. In front of the Board of Trustees, Spellings laid out her top priorities for the UNC system: enhance faculty and staff salaries, work on accountability, STEM […]

SGA elections happening now

Over 35 candidates are campaigning for Western Carolina University’s student government association for the 2016-2017 academic year. All executive and senatorial positions are up for grabs this election cycle as well with three students vying for the presidency. Students will receive an email with a link to vote on March 13 and 14. The elections committee will […]

Political panel helps students prepare for primary

On Thursday, March 3, WCU’s Center for Service Learning and The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF), with help from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) American Democracy Project, presented ‘Intentional Conversations’, a panel discussion designed to get students excited about voting in North Carolina’s upcoming March 15 primary. “Change is slow, but the first effective […]

Super Twos-day: Both front-runners extend leads

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump extended their leads over rivals in the presidential primary race on Super Tuesday, the first multi-state primary of the year. “Last night I don’t think there were too many big surprises,” said Dr. Todd Collins, Public Policy Institute Director at Western Carolina University. “Trump was ahead in most of the […]

Political discussion panel to inspire student voting

On Thursday, March 3, Western Carolina University’s Center for Service Learning and The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) are presenting ‘Intentional Conversations’, a panel discussion designed to get students excited about voting in North Carolina’s upcoming March 15 primary. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in the UC Theater. According to Joanna Woodson, a WCU […]

Chancellor Belcher discusses bond referendum’s impact on WCU

Chancellor David Belcher held an educational forum on Feb. 29 discussing the Connect N.C. bond referendum and answering questions from Western Carolina University students and faculty. Voters will be given the opportunity to vote on the bond during North Carolina’s primary election on March 15. Whether or not the bond is passed will make a […]