Co-written with Allyson Wainright The answer to our headline question depends on your definition of diversity. Diversity stems deeper than ethnicity and race, but as far as the eye can tell WCU is not diverse enough. There are a lot of changes taking place to instill more equity and an inclusive mindset for the students […]
The search for WCU’s next chancellor pushes on
March 1, 2019 by
Western Carolina University hopes for better success in the latest search for a successor to former chancellor, David O. Belcher. The Board of Trustees are looking at the list of finalists presented by the search committee where the decision will be made to recommend a potential chancellor to the UNC system interim president or return to […]
WCU: The Herald will defend the public’s right to know
February 22, 2019 by
The Sylva Herald is a small publication with limited resources. We intend to do what’s necessary, however, to ensure local governments and institutions abide by state transparency laws. As a last resort, that can mean getting a lawyer to fight with us for the public’s right to know. This week, we asked Sylva attorney Kim […]
WCU drags feet on records request. The Herald examines legal options
February 22, 2019 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 21, 2019 by Dave Russell The Sylva Herald has taken steps to pursue civil legal action against Western Carolina University. The actions came just prior to going to print Wednesday. The Herald contends a report prepared by Asheville-based engineering firm McGill & Associates about […]
WCU students inspired to lead
February 21, 2019 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 21, 2019. Michael Steele, who spoke to a packed crowd at the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center during the chancellor’s list ceremony on Feb. 12, gave students inspiration to lead. Steele is known for being the first African-American elected to state office in Maryland as he […]
Fresh faces to the field bring victory in Cullowhee
February 20, 2019 by
Baseball season is back in full swing in Cullowhee, NC. The Catamount baseball team took on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies this past weekend and came out on top winning all three games versus the university in Michigan. The home opener revealed the addition of many fresh faces to the team. In the 2018-2019 season, 13 […]
