Although digital dating has started to take a backseat in recent years with college students, with up to 79% of undergraduate and graduate students saying they don’t use dating apps in a 2023 study, the experiences still exist. That’s what WCU Assistant Professor in Psychology Meghan Gangel and Associate Professor in Communication Melinda Weathers, are […]
WCU students explore hurricane-related impacts on local waterways
April 24, 2025 by
A group of passionate undergraduate students found a way to put a positive spin on Hurricane Helene while researching its impact on local waterways. Through their research, the six students – Dulaney Boonsue, Mei Cornell, Hunter Gibbs, Agnes Koury, Lucus Solomon and Austin Hutchinson – discovered that significantly low groundwater prior to the storm helped […]
Live Western live Global
April 23, 2025 by
The 43rd International Festival at WCU brought students, faculty, staff, community together in fellowship and joy accompanied with plenty of good food, sweets, music and dance. See the video story.
Revealing Eastern Cherokee history through personal journals
April 15, 2025 by
Eastern Cherokee Histories in Translation is uncovering personal accounts of Cherokee history by translating original Eastern Cherokee documents into English. “This work can have this real impact on community histories and knowledges,” said project director and editor Sara Snyder Hopkins. The ECHT website describes the project as sharing unique texts that have not been previously […]
WCU Stage and Screen opens Pippin this weekend
April 11, 2025 by
Story co-produced with Max Poku-Kankam WCU student Emmy-Mae Speakman walked out of the Thursday showing of Pippin with her “expectations being shattered.” “The cast, who are all so insanely talented, conveyed the powerful story of Pippin so beautifully,” Speakman said. “It truly felt like we were immersed in the world of the characters. I know […]
WheeLife news magazine: Updates on the Cullowhee dam and research analyzing digital dating abuse
April 11, 2025 by
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region. This is the third show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. This weeks episode is brought to you by Marie Spencer and Dylan Branscome. You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the […]
