Culture, fashion and community came together with the cultural fashion show hosted by the TRUE program. The True program is a collaboration between the education students at WCU and North Carolina A&T State University. The program is designed to support, empower, and develop future educators who are committed to equity, cultural responsiveness, and community‑centered teaching. […]
Education Career Fair closes the year for such events
March 28, 2026 by
While the last official career fair for the year ended in February, specialized career fairs tailored to certain professions are still happening. This career fair is aimed toward education majors. The event was held Mar. 23 at the Ramsey Center and was hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development. WCU Alumni, Keith Buff, […]
UNC System redefines academic freedom
March 24, 2026 by
The University of North Carolina school system has recently adopted a new definition for academic freedom. Even as a proposal, this sparked discussion among faculty and administrators regarding its potential impact at Western Carolina University. Previously, WCU along with other universities have relied on the definition brought by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) […]
Worlds collide as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’s production ends
March 4, 2026 by
The door to Narnia opened in Western Carolina University this February and was finally closed with the last showing of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Feb. 28. The new WCU Stage and Screen production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a success on the final night with a turnout […]
Motion denied: 3 NC college campuses lose access to early voting
February 16, 2026 by
A version of this story was published in the Sylva Herald Students at Western Carolina University, North Carolina A&T State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro will not have early voting sites on their campuses during this year’s primary election, despite efforts by students at these three schools. In late January, students from […]
