WCU graduate human resources curriculum approved by national organization Western Carolina University’s master’s degree program in human resources has received a seal of approval from the primary professional association in that field. Debra J. Cohen, chief knowledge officer for the Society for Human Resource Management, notified university officials recently […]
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Before They Were Educators: Andrew Dalton
(Editor’s Note: The following is the sixth part of a series of articles looking at the lives of WCU faculty and staff before they were educators.) The Dave Matthews Band has continuously toured for the past 20 years. They have had numerous chart topping hits over the years, and are […]
Hard work presents big rewards for WCU alumni
During his undergraduate studies, Western Carolina University alumni Charlie Price never imagined he would land a career that would send him jet setting all around the world. In December of 2007, Price graduated Western with a major in Engineering Technology. Almost immediately after graduation, Price was offered a job as […]
The Community Table prepares for move, but needs help
The Community Table, located in Sylva, is preparing for a much needed move to a larger, more accommodating space. Currently located right off of Main Street on Bartlett Street, The Community Table will soon find its new home just a few blocks away in the former Golden Age Center. Executive […]
The Change of the Times: The 2010 Elections
With the results of the 2010 mid-term elections now tallied, the United States once again stands in the midst of a divided government. The Republican Party has taken control of the House of Representatives with 239 seats as opposed to the 185 seats controlled by the Democratic Party. With a […]
Java City and Campus Bookstore to be updated
Changes and renovations are happening around Western Carolina University besides the obvious mound of Carolina clay in the middle of campus. In the Hunter Library, Java City is going through a move and expansion and the Campus Bookstore is having a massive makeover. By sometime in December, Java City will […]
Attending Western Carolina a family affair for Wijewickramas
One of Western’s very own alumni is currently running for the seat of District Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District. Roy Wijewickrama, a prosecutor for Cherokee, attended Western his freshmen year and then during summer-sessions in the mid-1990’s while home for the summer from North Carolina State University. A […]
Two WCU student films featured at Jacksonville Film Festival
Two films by Western Carolina University students – “Awakened” and “Strigoii” – were among the six shown in the Student Shorts I category at the recent Jacksonville Film Festival in Florida. “Awakened” was directed by Erin Wagoner, a 2010 graduate of WCU’s Motion Picture and Television Production Program originally from […]
WCU Homecoming king and queen crowned
Western Carolina University crowned Kayla Nicole Sprague queen and named Brandon Keith Parsley king of the 2010 Homecoming Court during halftime activities at WCU’s football game against Samford on Saturday, Oct. 9. Sprague, a senior criminal justice major from Kernersville, was sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. A 2007 graduate […]
WCU honors four alumni with annual service, achievement awards
Western Carolina University recently honored four alumni for achievements including guiding WCU during a period of unprecedented growth, pioneering advances in nursing education, developing a top physical education program, and enhancing food security for children and families in the Commonwealth of Dominica. During a ceremony held in Ramsey Regional Activity […]
