It was August 5, 1889 that Western Carolina University began to take shape. 18 aspiring teachers filed in for the first day of class at what was then a primary school called Cullowhee Academy. At the time, Cullowhee Academy was nothing more than an unpainted schoolhouse with two rooms. The only instructor, Robert Lee Madison […]
Fall graduates commence to new part of their lives
December 16, 2013 by
Western Carolina University now has a new crop of alumni to spread the word around the world about their Alma Mater after their fall commencement ceremony in the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center on Dec. 14. WCU’s fall and summer class includes about 700 students who completed academic requirements to receive their degrees, and […]
Students want improvement and declining balance
December 12, 2013 by
The fire that burned down Subway, Rolling Stone Burrito and Mad Batter Bakery, on November 21, left students with different desires and ideas to what should replace the old restaurants. Many students would love to see a Steak Houses, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme, Cookout and even an Ihop. Others like the idea of Subway making […]
WCU out-of-state students get 6 percent tuition increase
December 6, 2013 by
Western Carolina University Board of Trustee approved tuition increase for the 2014 curricular year. For in-state students the financial aspects of the increase are affordable. For out-of-state students, it is the new make or break to attend WCU. Right now for the Fall ’13 and Spring ’14 semesters at WCU they are more than affordable […]
Price to park at WCU increases
December 6, 2013 by
Parking has become a hot topic for both students and administration. The price to park on campus is rising, and with the increased enrollment, there are less available parking spaces. The 2012 parking fee was $84, which increased to $96 for 2013. The fee has already been raised to $112 for Fall 2014. Board of […]
WCU is growing and so are your bills for fees and tuition
December 6, 2013 by
A change of scenery is good. But as the temperatures drop, Western Carolina is experiencing more of a change than the weather dictates. And it is coming at a cost. Western Carolina University is facing an increase in tuition and fees that will hit students for the academic year starting Fall 2014 and some even […]
