WCU Open House Information Fair was a big success

The Information Fair during the WCU Open house had a great turn out with more than 2,000 prospective students and their parents visiting. “Interacting with Western Carolina University staff and students is the best way for prospective students to get a flavor of what it will be like as a WCU student,” Philip Cauley, Director […]

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers paid internships

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers a 10 week internship opportunity in the Center for Wildlife Education’s building next to the Pisgah Fish Hatchery in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. The Center seeks applicants with majors including Wildlife/Wildlife Biology, Biology, Fisheries, Science Education, Early Childhood, Education, Zoology, Natural Science, Natural Resource Management, Parks and Recreation, […]

Paid summer 2014 internships offered by the government

In a press release from NC governor Pat McCrory on October 22, North Carolina college students can look for paid internships in the 2014 State Government Internship Program Booklet. North Carolina residents attending a university, college, technical institute or community college can apply for the $8.25 an hour, 40 hours a week, 10 week program […]

WCU Students give back at Blood Drive

The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in WCU’s University Center on November 6 and 7.  Volunteers from the community, especially WCU students came out to donate their time and blood for a good cause. The Blood drive was sponsored by Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, who sponsors the drive every three months. Member of […]

Discover WCU during open house

Western Carolina University will be hosting the last Open House of the semester on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Office of Admission runs the Open house, where students and their parents have a chance to discover what academic programs WCU has to offer. Many departments, student services, and student organizations will be there to answer any […]

SGA forum on tuition increase for 2014

Speaking to a nearly empty room, Student Government Association President Ryan Hermance discussed tuition increases and new fees for the 2014 school year on Wednesday. The meeting was similar to the one held on the 25th, with many of the same points being addressed. Hermance began the meeting by explaining the state mandated 6 percent […]