By spring 2019 WCU wants to raise $60 million to support its students and ensure their success. WCU launched the public phase of the fundraising campaign “Lead the Way” on March 1 with a 3o hour long event to raise as much as possible towards that goal. The event was streamed live for the people […]
Alternative spring break for WCU students at the Outer Banks
March 2, 2018 by
WCU students have the opportunity for an alternative Spring Break… helping communities in need instead of catching waves. The Center of Service Learning is sending students to work with several partners in Kitty Hawk, a community on the shore of North Carolina, from March 3 to 10. During the week WCU students will work with […]
Introducing the newest addition to campus – the Apodaca building
March 2, 2018 by
Western Carolina University is expecting a new addition to their campus! The much anticipated Tom Apodaca Science Building will soon be ready to begin construction. Although some believe that the ground has already been broken, due to the clearing of debris of the former concrete stadium, on the site of the former Natural Science Building, […]
WCU hosts the Tunnel of Oppression
February 26, 2018 by
Western Carolina University strives to be a school full of diversity. On Feb. 13 and 14 students set an example of that driven stride to show others what they can do to change views. The Tunnel of Oppression, set up by Intercultural Affairs, is a walk through experience that involves seven different situations/ types of real […]
Student Government Association looking to increase turnout in upcoming elections
February 16, 2018 by
On a campus of over 11,000 students, it can feel difficult for students to have their voice heard by the people higher up. The best way for students to communicate a problem that they want fixed is to go through the Student Government Association who are having elections in March. Elections for the Student Government […]
The search for WCU’s next Chancellor continues through forums
February 14, 2018 by
Co-written with Jonathan Birek A leader is someone of great confidence, composure and compassion. They are resilient yet accountable. Western Carolina University was able to see this first-hand from former Chancellor, David O. Belcher. The university is now tasked with finding his successor while continuing to grow and prosper. The new chancellor should be ready […]
