CULLOWHEE – In November, the U.S. Department of Education announced the timeline for rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and provided dates and timelines for schools as to when to expect applicant information. The new FAFSA rollout comes as a result of the FAFSA Simplification […]
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NC General Assembly grants WCU funding for engineering program expansion
Western Carolina University has been granted funding from the North Carolina General Assembly to fund an expansion of the College of Engineering and Technology. The bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Clampitt, granted WCU, in total, $102.3 million in the 2023-2025 state budget to meet the growth demands of engineering-based business […]
MyWCU revision planned for spring 2024
MyWCU is the backbone of student life at WCU. It provides a host of services for active students, ranging from registration and advising to scholarships and billing. Recently, as explained by Chris Baxley, WCU IT lead architect and developer, myWCU will be getting rebuilt. “The current version of myWCU is […]
Things heat up at Panda Express
First responders answered a call about a gas leak at Panda Express in the Courtyard dining hall at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. According to Jeffery Marshall, residential district manager of Aramark, the gas leak occurred when the burners at Panda Express were being replaced. One new burner was not […]
‘Respiratory viral season’ is on its way
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 […]
Catamount on the loose: A fierce new statue roars
The catamount statue located at the roundabout at the entrance to campus has been removed to make way for a new statue that boasts a fresh design and massive size difference from the original. The new statue, designed by Jon Hair, will have a new fierce pose and design voted […]
First Ascent: The perfect transition from home to WCU
First Ascent is a six-day wilderness orientation program offered to incoming freshmen and transfer students one week before their move in at WCU. Students are given two different options offered through the program: wilderness or adventure. The wilderness option is a five-day backpacking trip with one day of rock climbing […]
What is WCU’s Center for Career and Professional Development?
The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is a valuable resource on campus that few recognize until it is too late. Many students hear about the CCPD during their first tours of campus or at orientation but hesitate to reap its benefits until nearing their graduation. The CCPD’s physical […]
How to: Career fairs
Career fairs can be overwhelming for first-time attendees, but there are steps to take to not only become comfortable, but also gain the most out of the experience. Dr. Theresa Cruz Paul, director of the Center of Career and Professional Development (CCPD), along with her team, organize six different career […]
Cullowhee Community Garden: the seeds of charity
Hidden between a wall of trees and Cullowhee Creek is the serene Cullowhee Community Garden. The Cullowhee Community Garden houses gardening plots for adoption as well as walking paths for anyone to wander at any time. Adopters only have two rules to follow for their plots: everything grown must be […]
