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HomeBase helping with housing during holidays
When a student needs food or shelter for the holidays, where do they go? Since the dorms are closed, where can they stay? HomeBase is here to help! HomeBase, a ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, provides resources and support for all students. The ministry has a list […]
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Recognizing the land during Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and respect Indigenous culture. This month also recalls the dark past of colonized land. Land acknowledgements, formal documents honoring tribal homelands, are used by institutions across America, including WCU. WCU sits on land that was, and remains, the ancestral and […]
News
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New brand campaign showcases WCU’s unique and vibrant culture
January 20, 2023This press release was written by Benny Smith, executive director of WCU communications and marketing. After a soft roll-out in [...] -
Building a Legacy of Leadership – WCU community’s MLK Jr. celebrations
January 15, 2023The WCU community commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. annually by having a week full of events designed to [...] -
Remembering trans lives lost to violence
December 15, 2022Candles and emotional speeches marked the yearly Transgender Day of Remembrance where people from all communities gathered to [...]
Arts
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Bardo Arts Center Hosts The Rising of the Necessary Diva
January 23, 2023The following is a press release from the Rachel Hood, Marketing Manager of Bardo Arts Center. 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu [...] -
Bardo Arts Center Welcomes Mariachi Sol de México® de Jóse Hernández Nov. 10
October 18, 2022Press Release – Bardo Arts Center Mariachi band to perform at Bardo Nov. 10 Rachel Hood – Marketing Manager for Bardo [...] -
Gemini Tattoo shop now open in Sylva
September 17, 2022A new tattoo shop, Gemini Tattoo and Body Piercing, is up and running in Sylva beside Cook Out. The studio, established by Curtis [...]
Sports
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WCU volleyball looks to continue in-season success in SoCon tournament
November 18, 2022With WCUs volleyball regular season over, the team finished with a 17-11 record overall with a 10-6 record against Southern [...] -
Bass Fishing Club encourages competition and enjoyment of nature
October 13, 2022Nestled between the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Western Carolina University is [...] -
13th annual 5K races to Mountain Heritage Day
October 13, 2022On Saturday, Sept. 24, the 13th Annual Mountain Heritage Day kicked off with the 5K race around the Western Carolina University [...]