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Friday, January 24, 2025
Over a year ago, on June 12, 2023, the College of Engineering added a new addition to the team that gained campus attention, SPOT, the robotic dog. The Engineering Department received $98.8 million from state legislators to help expand the program in 2023. From those funds, $95.3 million was authorized […]
Dr. Christopher Lock leads the WCU Music Technology Ensemble as they craft original pieces using technology and traditional instruments. This recital featured three original pieces by students. Photo by Elijah Lautzenheiser.
Communication students at WCU put together 90 minutes of live election coverage on Nov. 5. Coverage included live updates on local election results, interviews with students about issues they care about and more. Photo by Mykala Anderson.
WHEE-TV presents their 2024 Halloween Special. Complete with news coverage that students care about and fun segments to celebrate the spooky season!
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 12 days after Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina, reporters Deanna Sipe and Marrah Ste. Marie interviewed the director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, Robert Young. The interview was broadcast live on 95.3 FM WWCU during the station’s coverage of Hurricane […]
WHEE-TV presents the first of its bi-weekly newscasts for the 2024-2025 academic year. Featuring stories about Hurricane Helene misinformation, Sylva Pride, electric scooter safety and more!
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. A look behind the scenes of a sports team can develop a new appreciation for fans and critics alike. But what does it take to get a peek behind the curtain? “Whee, The Cats” is a […]
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. As enrollment rates continue to rise following the COVID-19 pandemic, many UNC System schools have been forced to find alternative housing solutions for their students. According to a 2023 study by the National Student Clearinghouse […]
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. Fall marks the beginning of “respiratory viral season,” when viruses like influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and now, COVID-19 are prominent. Knowing what to do during this time of the year can help prevent the […]
Originally published in the Western Carolina Journalist Mold is a fickle fungus that WCU has battled with. Hunter Library had a mold growth issue, and many infected books were thrown away. The CAT studios were cleaned for mold on March 15 after two years. Dehumidifiers are in many school buildings, […]
