Martin DeWitt, founding director and curator of the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University, has announced his retirement. “I think the timing is right for changes,” said DeWitt, whose career spans more than 30 years in museum administration. He will end his work at the museum in December. “Martin […]
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Before They Were Educators: Dr. Robert J. Lahm, Jr.
(Editor’s Note: The following is the eighth part of a series of articles looking at the lives of WCU faculty and staff before they were educators.) Which one of Western’s professor graduated from a high school in 1974 which developed to cater to the needs of the “gifted” because he […]
WCU trustees agree to repair chancellor’s residence, plan for new facility
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees agreed Wednesday, Dec. 1, to take steps, both immediate and long-term, to address structural and safety deficiencies in the university-owned chancellor’s residence. The board unanimously approved a resolution expressing its commitment to bring an existing residence built in 1953 up to modern standards […]
Native American sorority takes first step on WCU campus
After two years of planning, Western Carolina University’s Native American sorority made its appearance this semester. Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Inc., known as the oldest Native American sorority in the United States, has finally taken its place on-campus this fall. “I with the help of many others have been trying […]
Before They Were WCU Coaches: Bobby Moranda
(Editor’s Note: The following is the first of a series of articles where Western Carolinian writers profile the lives and careers of coaches before they arrived at WCU.) When I met with Coach Bobby Moranda, he was in the process of picking out new baseball cleats for his players. […]
December graduates have their big day at WCU
The Western Carolina University community took time out to honor its fall graduating class and a group of WCU alumni who were awarded degrees in August as fall commencement ceremonies were held Saturday (Dec. 18) at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The event also included the awarding of an honorary doctorate […]
WWNC-AM to broadcast WCU’s ‘Christmas Carol’ on Dec. 24
Listeners to WWNC-AM can hear a broadcast of the Western Carolina University presentation of the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24. “We’re looking forward to airing it,” said Brian Hall, director of programming with Clear Channel in Asheville. “It will be a good way to […]
Stage & Screen students conduct ‘table read’ for Emmy-winning writer
Students in Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen recently worked with a multiple Emmy Award-winning television writer and producer on the first reading of a play about a newly discovered work possibly written by William Shakespeare. Students in the school’s Third Rail Players ensemble – along with faculty […]
Cost to attend WCU would increase 4.45% under proposal
The cost of attending Western Carolina University would increase 4.45 percent for the 2011-12 academic year under a plan approved Wednesday, Dec. 8, by the WCU Board of Trustees. Board action came during a special called meeting after trustees decided to delay a vote on the proposal during their regular […]
Versatility of WCU curriculum helps alumni
Franklin, N.C. native Brent Douthit believes that the versatility WCU provided him with inside of his degree has played a substantial part in his career. Douthit graduated from Western Carolina in 2008 with a major in Sport Management with a concentration in exercise science. He currently lives in Asheville where […]
