Haywood Arts Regional Theatre has done it again! “Side by Side by Sondheim” is an enjoyable show full of witty banter, outstanding talent and beautiful music that showcase the esteemed Broadway musician and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. The small cast of six, singing to only a piano played by musical director […]

With the help of some dedicated Western Carolina University faculty and students, Habitat for Humanity will return to Jackson County. Among those working to bring Habitat for Humanity back is Director for WCU’s Center for Service Learning Lane Perry. Perry said he had been involved with the effort to bring […]

Approaching a bridge, a young Scott Carter drove on I-95 with his grandmother in the passenger seat. He earned the privilege of driving on their long road trip thanks to his dedication to memorizing Bible verses to please his granny. At the time, the verses were just words that held […]

The Mountain Summertime Arts and Crafts Show will return to Western Carolina University to celebrate its 24th year. Students, professors, local artists of every stripe and community members alike will be congregating in the Ramsey Center from June 29-30, where they will have the chance to interact with both local […]

Western Carolina University recently released a program prioritization recommendation list that categorized all of its academic programs by looking at several numerical factors. On the list, eight programs were recognized as excellent and to be considered for additional funding, five were recommended to implement an action plan to better their […]

The recently released program prioritization recommendation list has everyone’s head spinning. Faculty members from all departments across campus are discussing, emailing and worrying about programs getting cut and how it will affect the University. There has also been some chatter from students who received letters that their program might get […]

Wiley Harris, director of facilities planning design and construction, has been an integral part of Western Carolina University longer than most students have been alive, spending a total of 24 years with the University. Harris became a member of the Catamount family when he began serving as the University Architect […]

During the summer each year, first-year students and transfer students to Western Carolina University attend orientations sessions to become acclimated to their new school and to meet their future classmates, as well. At these summer orientation sessions, students and family members may attend together. Transfer student sessions are one day […]