The International Festival returned to Western’s fountain area Thursday, April 28 to bring awareness and celebration of other countries’ cultures within and across our campus. This was the first festival since the spring of 2019. The festival went from noon to after 3 p.m. The festival, hosted by WCU’s Global Ambassador Program, a subdivision of […]
Democracy Day at WCU
April 26, 2022 by
On Wednesday, April 27, WCU will have a few new faces and plenty of new posters on campus. Students will have a chance to meet with many aspiring and seasoned political leaders that will be running for office during the elections this season. This is part of the biannual Democracy Day at the UC fountain […]
Sylva to celebrate Greening Up the Mountains
April 21, 2022 by
The mountains are greening up and the festival celebrating it is back in Sylva. The streets of downtown Sylva will be filled with music, foods and vendors on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate spring and the new green growth of the mountains. The Greening Up the Mountains Festival is a heritage […]
Carnival is back to WCU!
April 18, 2022 by
The rescheduled carnival is returning on April 19-20 from 4-9 p.m. on the UC lawns of the center of WCU. Last Minute Productions (LMP) is hosting the event for Student Appreciation Week (SAW) along with Department of Campus Activities (DCA). “SAW for us is a way to celebrate our students and student leaders. During SAW, […]
UNC Board of Governors say no ACT & SAT needed for admission to any UNC school; more funding needed
April 11, 2022 by
The UNC Board of Governors meeting at Western Carolina University concluded with a short press conference highlighting some of the decisions and discussions. In that fifteen-minute time span, student protests and free speech was elaborated on, the Board confirmed they will not be raising tuition prices due to inflation and funding negotiations will continue on […]
Night of PRIDE to provide resources for members of LGBTQ+ community
March 24, 2022 by
In an effort to promote diversity and assist in the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community at WCU, the Diversity Committee of the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP) will be hosting Night of PRIDE Thursday, March 24. Night of PRIDE will also be hosted in partnership with Intercultural Affairs and Degree Plus. The event […]
