Western Carolina University’s freshman class is settling into campus life one month at a time to make Cullowhee feel like home. WCU’s Class of 2030 is the largest freshman class in history. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown reported 2,385 freshmen this fall, contributing to an overall enrollment of 12,308 students. While some students have noticed changes around campus, the first month has also given freshmen opportunities to find their place at WCU. […]
WCU Health and Wellness Fair education with gifts
September 14, 2026 by
Western Carolina University is holding its annual Health and Wellness Fair to educate students new and old as they start the new semester. It will on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the U.C. Fountain. With the record breaking number of freshmen that arrived to Western for the Fall 2026 semester, there’s […]
WCU Field Day: From tug-of-war to victory roars
April 24, 2026 by
Students gathered under clear spring skies on April 17 for a lively field day outside the Rock residence halls at Western Carolina University, where games, music and friendly competition brought the campus community together in celebration of the semesters final stretch. As the school year comes to an end, getting outside and active is a […]
Scavenger hunt and wellness opportunities in downtown Sylva this weekend
March 19, 2026 by
Calling all health and wellness enthusiasts to come and join The Great Wellness Hunt. On Saturday, March 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. you can participate in a wellness scavenger hunt that provides lessons and fun activities while you a learn about physical, intellectual, mental/emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and occupational/financial wellness. The Hunt will […]
Common illnesses in community continue along seasonal norms
February 4, 2026 by
As measles cases are on the rise across North Carolina, WCU Health Services says there are no reported cases on campus. COVID-19 is now recognized as a regular respiratory illness, is not being tracked by health officials. Students are urged to wash their hands to minimize the spread of illness. The Centers for Disease Control […]
Undiagnosed ADHD might be the reason some female students are struggling
May 7, 2025 by
“My professor assigned 50 pages of Plato. And on the fourth reread, I went, ‘Okay. I’m like, really struggling to keep my attention here, and this is a problem because I got my degree in literature.’ So I was like, I need to be able to read this,” said Haylee Melton, writing and learning commons […]
