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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The history of Black History Month February signifies the start of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements by African Americans and their roles in U.S. history and culture. Contrary to popular belief, Black History Month was not created by the government. Black History Month began in 1915 […]
WCU students experienced picture day once again as they lined up to have their aura photographed. Aura photography is a portrait, usually a polaroid, that shows colors around the person, or subject, representing their aura in that moment. According to spiritualism, an aura is an energy field that surrounds every […]
Contact: Rachel Hood, Bardo Arts Center Marketing Manager | 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu BAC Hosts the 55th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition On view February 21 – March 24, with a reception on Thursday, March 2 Short Blurb: Western Carolina University’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest-running Catamount art traditions. […]
With a final vote from the UNC Board of Governors on Jan. 19, WCU’s out-of-state freshman cap has increased from 18% to 25%. This ruling effectively loosens the restraint on WCU admissions. Mike Langford, director of undergraduate admissions for WCU said the UNC system was designed to make higher education […]
College students are among some of the most unique groups to celebrate Valentine’s Day each year. Valentine’s Day is a source of joy and anxiety for many people on campus and may cause much anticipation as the holiday approaches. Whether you are single, in a long-distance relationship, living with your […]
I am a student journalist who is the editor-in-chief of a student digital media platform called the Western Carolina Journalist and a staff writer for the Western Carolinian. I have been in these positions for over a year now but since the beginning of my student journalist career, I have […]
A mold outbreak in the Hunter Library building and on certain books is close to being resolved. Facilities management was first notified of mold in April 2022. The molding of printed materials, books and journals, was first noticed in the summer of 2022. Upon first notification of the mold outbreak, […]
Catamount Dining has added a new member to their team, dietician Meghan Dempsey. Dempsey received her bachelor’s in nutrition from Appalachian State University and started as dining’s only registered dietician at the beginning of the semester. Dempsey has been tabling at Courtyard Dining’s cafeteria by the coffee station, awaiting […]
WCU’s University Participant Program (UP) has high chances of being the first inclusive postsecondary education program (IPSE) to gain accreditation in the country. The UP Program is a two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged students with intellectual disabilities. UP students audit college classes, have an internship or job […]
Bardo Arts Center Press Release – Rachel Hood, Bardo Arts Center Marketing Manager 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu “Imani’s performance was brilliant – intense, dynamic, and wildly colorful.” James McQuillen, Oregon Live Experience the twice Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds on stage at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center on Thursday, February 23, […]
