Western Carolina University was recently designated a “top school” in the Military Advanced Education 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities. It’s no wonder why the university grabbed that distinction with people like Tom Baker from the Vet to Vet program. Baker, a chief organizer of the Vet to Vet program, has been interviewing with local […]
Former White House speech writer speaks at WCU
March 19, 2015 by
Who knew standup comedians could work for the President of the United States? Jon Lovett, a former political speech writer for both Hilary Clinton and President Barack Obama, came to Western Carolina University to speak about his experiences on Wednesday, March 18. The event began promptly at 7 p.m. and took place in the A.K. […]
WCU plans to give Brown a new look
March 18, 2015 by
Western Carolina University has big plans for the Brown Building. It will be the new food services and dining facility that will also house some residential living administration, include an outdoor fire pit and indoor fireplace and student support activities. WCU administrators are hoping the building to be open for use in spring 2017, but it is a expensive […]
WCU rallies to end the “R” word
March 6, 2015 by
Western Carolina University took a stand on March 4 to raise awareness against using the “R-Word” by hosting an “R-Word” Rally for students to come and support the University Participant Program (UP) Participants. Kelly Kelley, the go-to person for the UP program at WCU, said that the students involved with the program put the event together. “We put […]
“Robin Hood – The Legacy” a rousing success
February 28, 2015 by
Ceillie Simkiss contributed to the written reporting on this story. “Robin Hood – The Legacy” premiered Thursday, Feb. 26, to a crowd that had been cooped up because of snow for the past few days. Even with the inclement weather, the event had a good turnout with people coming from all over the area to see […]
Robin Hood and his legacy coming to WCU
February 23, 2015 by
“Humor”, “a love story”, “very dramatic”, “extraordinary music”, and “twists and turns” are many of words being used to describe and expect from the upcoming live radio show of “Robin Hood- The Legacy”. “Robin Hood-The Legacy” will premiere on Thursday, Feb 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Tickets […]
