There is actually an equestrian team at Western, and they are sending one of their own to the national competition. Caitlin Morgan, one of the more seasoned riders on the team, will be competing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship in Springfield, Mass, April 30 through May 3. The WCU Equestrian team has been […]
Sounds and dances from around the world at WCU
April 9, 2015 by
The A.K. Hinds University Center at Western Carolina University was filled with an array of color as students from around the world waved their flags, displayed their culture and embraced the diversity that exists on this campus. The event which is organized by international students and the Office of International Programs and Services, kicked off with a […]
WCU plans to give Brown a new look
March 18, 2015 by
Western Carolina University has big plans for the Brown Building. It will be the new food services and dining facility that will also house some residential living administration, include an outdoor fire pit and indoor fireplace and student support activities. WCU administrators are hoping the building to be open for use in spring 2017, but it is a expensive […]
Asheville Outlet seeks employees, but will students be interested?
February 16, 2015 by
It doesn’t matter if it is online or an hour away students will do it. Every student loves shopping, however, do they love making the money to shop? Well, there will be plenty of opportunities coming to the Asheville area with the opening on the Asheville Outlet. The general manager of the nearly completed outlet mall, Sharon Morgan says […]
UP and Away: Program offers genuine college experience
February 6, 2015 by
For Hickory native Ali Hale, being named Western Carolina University’s Homecoming Queen in the October game against The Citadel was just another part of her normal college experience. Hale is a member of the University Participant (UP) Program – a two-year, residential living and learning experience that strives to offer those with intellectual disabilities just […]
Bad news for the Mercer Bears, Catamounts win 60-52
January 22, 2015 by
Western Carolina University’s most important conference game of the season ended in triumph tonight as the Catamounts defeated the Mercer Bears 60 to 52. The 9-11 Catamounts took on the 11-10 Bears of Mercer who were still riding high from their win over Duke in the 2014 NCAA tournament. There was much speculation leading up […]
