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 […]
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 […]
Landing the big one: rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
February 28, 2024 by
Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing. The newly-released study was developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It dives deep and analyzes […]
The library within: Hunter Library’s “special collections”
May 9, 2023 by
Have you paid a visit to Western Carolina University’s “restricted section” in Hunter Library? If not, you’re not alone. Most students haven’t and few actually know where it’s located. According to the website, Hunter Library houses over 620,000 volumes in print, nearly 18,000 media items, and over 1.5 million items on microform. What many don’t […]
WCU weighs food waste to bring mindfulness to students
May 1, 2023 by
WCU is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, making it a hot spot for college students that both enjoy nature leisurely and for their careers. This was reflected in the “Earth Month” celebrations held by both Eco CATS and Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) rather than having just one day celebrating the planet. On […]
