Mark Wilson, director of the forensic science program at Western Carolina University, recently received an award from the National Institute of Justice in the amount of $397,098 to evaluate emerging methods of DNA sequence analysis. Using deep sequencing information from hair, mouth and blood samples, WCU’s research will attempt to […]
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John Bardo announces plans to step down in July 2011
John W. Bardo, who guided Western Carolina University through a period of unprecedented growth in student enrollment, campus construction and academic stature during 15 years as the institution’s 10th chief executive officer, announced Monday, Oct. 11, he will leave his position as chancellor next summer. Bardo, chancellor at WCU since […]
Grant enables WCU to acquire microscope that expands research
The National Science Foundation awarded $306,175 to Western Carolina University faculty members David Evanoff and Scott Huffman for the acquisition of a Raman microscope for undergraduate research and education. Raman spectroscopy uses a laser probe to measure the vibrational frequencies of molecular bonds to determine the chemical composition and structure […]
Sidewalk from Sylva to Dillsboro complete
Construction of a sidewalk connecting the towns of Sylva and Dillsboro has been completed. The sidewalk lines US-Business 23 in Sylva and into Dillsboro. Beginning on July 6, the sidewalk construction has cost an estimated $72,000. During construction, traffic patterns were not interrupted and everything was on schedule. In charge […]
Geocaching a way to bring back childhood memories, fun
When you were a kid, did you ever embark on treasure hunts? Remember the excitement you felt as you deciphered clues and solved riddles to find the next piece of the treasure? Do you ever wish you could still do this? Well, you can and some of the treasures are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAPAC celebrates five years of showcasing the arts
Exactly five years ago on Oct. 22, 2005, the Fine and Performing Arts Center opened its doors with An Evening With Jay Leno. With big shoes to fill, students, alumni, FAPAC supporters, and local residents all awaited to see just what FAPAC had in store for its fifth year celebration. […]
