Western Carolina University is hosting the second annual Southeastern Latinx Student Leadership Conference (SL-SLC) from March 26 to 28. The conference is virtual and will be held on Whova, an app similar to Zoom. The conference starts on Friday afternoon with Rumba Latinx with DJ Ode. Saturday consists of workshops and networking hour with the […]
New WCU science building is scheduled to be completed by Jan. 2022
March 17, 2021 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on March 11 publication. The new WCU science building Apodaca will open in the fall semester with available classrooms. Classes are expected to begin in the fall of 2021. Curtis Monteith, an engineer for WCU’s Department of Facilities Management said that the construction of the new […]
WCU students balance school and pets
March 10, 2021 by
WCU does not currently allow students to have pets in dorm unless they are a service animal or emotional support animal. That is why many students choose to live off campus so they can have pets. When walking around Western Carolina’s campus on a sunny day, you will see many students enjoying the weather. And […]
Parking availability on WCU campus diminishes further
February 22, 2021 by
Co-edited by Marina Cooper Parking at WCU will remain a problem this semester with the constructions of new buildings and parking garage. WCU’s parking services announced on Jan. 26 that the Baptist 4-tier commuter lot will be closed for the remainder of the spring 2021 semester due to construction. Located next to Hunter Library, this […]
Alex Gary: From student athlete to Athletic Director
February 3, 2021 by
Western Carolina University’s athletic director, Alex Gary, has already had his fair share of tribulations less than a year into the role. Gary has had to deal with a global pandemic, athletic cancellations and postponements, racial issues and protests on campus. Despite these challenges, student athletes, coaches and colleagues are thrilled with his performance and […]
New UNC System-wide service gives students 24/7 mental health support
December 14, 2020 by
Story from the University of North Carolina System. Originally published on Dec. 10. The University of North Carolina System announces the launch of a new service that gives students at every constituent institution access to licensed mental health support, including after-hours when campus counseling centers are closed. ProtoCall Services provides students telephonic access to crisis […]
