Western Carolina third-year offensive coordinator Keith Heckendorf will be relieved of his coaching duties, the school announced today. The decision by Catamount head football coach Dennis Wagner came on Tuesday. With the change, Wagner will assume the role of offensive coordinator for the 2011 season. He also plans on determining […]
Month: November 2010
Chancellor search committee hears from UNC System President-elect, campus
Tom Ross, President-elect of the UNC System, has one simple requirement for the committee tasked with helping find the next chancellor of Western Carolina University—deliver him a superhero. Ross used the words “Superman” and “Superwoman” in summarizing his desired characteristics and qualifications for WCU’s new chancellor on Nov. 16 in […]
WCU chemistry and biology research initiative awarded $325K grant
When Jack Summers’ research adviser encouraged him in his early days as a scientist to focus on the big questions, he hesitated. “The big questions were the ones of societal importance that had eluded the best efforts of hard-working scientists for years,” said Summers in an article he prepared for […]
WCU should prepare for another tuition increase, more budget cuts
Western Carolina University saw a $572.80 increase this semester. Next year, the university should be prepared for another tuition increase, at least $500, and a five percent overall budget cut according to school administrators. Last week, UNC system schools began putting in their budget request plan for next year. The […]
Woman charged with assault on Halloween weekend
One woman was arrested and another sent to the hospital on Saturday, Oct. 30 in a case involving an assault on campus. Debbie Arletha Long, 21 and listing a campus address, was apprehended by the WCU Police Department and transported to the Jackson County Detention Center (JCDC) at 5:56 p.m. […]
Young appointed to S.C. Blue Ribbon Committee on Shoreline Management
Western Carolina University faculty member Rob Young, director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at WCU, has been appointed to the South Carolina Blue Ribbon Committee on Shoreline Management. The committee is being convened to evaluate policy needs related to beach front and estuarine shoreline management in […]
WCU trustees name committee to search for Bardo’s successor
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees appointed a 16-member committee drawn from WCU faculty, students, staff, alumni and administration and from the surrounding community on Friday, Oct. 29 to help select the university’s next chancellor. The action came during the board’s annual retreat. The trustees also unanimously approved the […]
“Buzz Bus” starts locally to keeps highways safer
Ever gotten into a vehicle after a night on the town with someone a bit too tipsy to drive? Were you the too-tipsy driver? Did the fun night before suddenly end badly? With the new “Buzz Bus,” drivers who want to have a drink or two at the bars in […]
“A Christmas Carol” re-creation to be staged at WCU
Western Carolina University is getting into the holiday spirit by preparing their own radio production based on the 1938 broadcast of “A Christmas Carol”. Tickets are on sale now at Western Carolina University for the re-creation of a 1938 Campbell’s Playhouse radio adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” that will be […]
A review of Lance Brown’s “Will Rogers Now”
On Nov. 4, Lance Brown graced the stage of the Fine and Performing Arts Center for his performance as Will Rogers. The day marked a historic date in time, the day that Will Rogers was born, 131 years ago. Brown, who is an artist, actor, musician and song writer, was […]
