808 West, the newest off-campus housing option, will become available to students during the fall semester of 2013. Construction on the apartments is nearing completion, and available units are filling up fast. Located just across the highway from campus, the apartments offer a convenient proximity from the university while still […]
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Pinching Pennies: Student health insurance switching to BlueCross BlueShield
Beginning in the Fall 2013 semester, Western Carolina University, along with the University of North Carolina system campuses, will provide student health insurance through Student Blue from BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). The awarding of the student health insurance contract to BCBSNC among the UNC campuses is a […]
WCU travels to snowy Wisconsin for NCUR
Western Carolina University once again ranked in the top five in the 27th National Conference on Undergraduate Research. This year, NCUR was held at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse from April 11-13, with over 400 universities represented. Every year, a different university hosts NCUR to celebrate excellence in […]
Cheryl Johnston becomes board certified in forensic anthropology
One of the professors at Western Carolina University, Cheryl Johnston, became board certified in forensic anthropology. To qualify for board certification, Johnston said, “You have to have a Ph.D., be in forensic anthropology, and have three years post Ph.D. work in the field as an anthropologist.” To become board certified, […]
WCU dancers pay tribute to the “Rockettes” in NYC
Over Spring Break, a group of Western Carolina University singers and dancers traveled to New York City to perform “A Salute to Rockette History.” The group consisted of Rockette Alumnae, the Western Carolina University Dancers, the Western Carolina University Singers and The Ziegeld Singers. A man named Russell Markert created […]
WCU class parties at prom night with Skyland Nursing Home
On April 25, the Skyland Nursing home in Sylva hosted a prom for their residents. Dr. Rebecca Lasher of Western Carolina University’s Social Work Department and her class put on the prom as part of a service learning project. According to Lasher, since the course focuses on work in the […]
“Drowsy Chaperone” left no one asleep, a farewell to MT seniors
The WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theater program presented “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the John W. Bardo Arts Center Theatre on April 11 through 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is touted as a “musical within a comedy”, and it definitely […]
No UNC universities to close for now
Early in the second week of April, senate leadership for the state of North Carolina informed the UNC Board of Directors that, despite talks to the contrary, the general assembly will be backing away from the possibility of the closure of one or more UNC system campuses. Putting to rest […]
WCU combats cancer at Relay for Life
On April 12, Western Carolina University held the annual Relay for Life event to raise awareness and money for cancer treatment. The event was held on the University Center lawn and lasted 12 hours, starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. A pledge was put up for the […]
Former faculty member Cochran presents “Testify: Beyond Place”
{Note from the Editor: This story has been updated with corrected information.} The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University hosted a reception for the work of former WCU faculty member and founding curator of the Affrilachian Artist Project Marie Cochran. Cochran’s piece, “Testify: Beyond Place,” was featured with a […]
