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Thursday, April 25, 2024
In the past few months, Western Carolina University’s Health Center made a change to how students check-in when they arrive at Bird Building for their medical appointments. Now, instead of notifying the front desk that you are here on time to see one of the doctors or nurse practitioners, students […]
Bridge Park in downtown Sylva bustled with people, Catamount pride and the color purple on Saturday, July 20, for the annual Day of Service. Scattered across the park, booths, games and food created a celebration for service learning, starting at 9 a.m. in the humid weather. Participants could jail and […]
Saturday, July 27: Get ready for a magical musical full of romance and action. Haywood Arts Regional Theatre is putting on “Brigadoon” as its summer musical. See the performance at 7:30 p.m. and be sure to ask for a student ticket. You can purchase tickets online or by calling the […]
Whether as a degree requirement or as a way to boost one’s resume, internships provide students with ample opportunity to get hands-on experience in their desired job field. Mardy Ashe knows all about where to find, how to get and how to succeed at internships as the director of Career […]
Dr. Daryl Hale, associate professor in the Philosophy and Religion department, comes from humble beginnings. Hale has been a professor in the Philosophy and Religion department since 1992, and has made a name for himself as possibly one of the most beloved teachers of Western Carolina University. Before coming to […]
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s (HART) latest production opened on Friday, July 12, to a large crowd of eager audience members. “Brigadoon,” the musical made popular by the film of the same name starring Gene Kelly, is a spectacular summer whirlwind filled with dance, romance and kilts! “Brigadoon” tells the story […]
[Note from the Editor: We will update this story as more program directors become available for comment.] Chancellor David Belcher announced on Thursday, July 18, which programs recommended for discontinuation by the program prioritization recommendation list would be axed. Out of the original 13, Belcher decided that the bachelor’s in […]
On Thursday, June 20, at Western Carolina University’s University Center Grand Room, family, friends and colleagues of the late Angi Brenton gathered to celebrate the life of WCU’s former provost, who was so pivotal in expanding WCU’s future in the short time she was with the University this past year. […]
