Tag: WCU
WCU communicates guidelines and rights to faculty and staff in case of potential visits from federal immigration officials
On Jan. 28 WCU staff and faculty received an email informing them how to respond to federal immigration officials if an interaction occurs. The email gave guidelines on how to respond in various situations including an immigration official visiting campus, an official making a written or phone request, or if […]
Federal hazing act requires more transparency in hazing violations
On Dec. 30, 2024, former president, Joe Biden, signed the “Stop Campus Hazing Act.” The new law amended the Clery Act and adds hazing to the list of reportable offenses. The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires all institutions of higher education (IHE) that participate in federal student aid to publish […]
In the waiting
What is there to say about February other than that it seems to drag on forever? How is it that the shortest month of the year has felt so long? Spring is the light at the end of a long wintery tunnel. We are on the very outskirts of winter, […]
Students check in and refresh at WCU’s first Fresh Check Day
As midterms approach, Fresh Check Day offered a chance for students to check in with their mental wellness at Water Rock residence hall Feb. 19. This is WCU’s first time holding the event. The event was created originally by the Jordan Porco Foundation, a nonprofit created in Jordan Porco’s memory […]
Students celebrate Valentine’s Day at Vals and Pals
Every semester, students who work for Last Minute Productions at Western Carolina University pitch event ideas to student committees for feedback. “It is almost like going on Shark Tank, but they get much nicer feedback if an idea needs to be tweaked a little,” said Coleman Leopard, associate director for […]
Flu season hits WCU
A recent surge of flu cases on campus in late January and February has caused students to miss vital classes. Dr. Jessica Ange, the medical director of Health Services at WCU urges all students to wash their hands frequently and to cover their mouths to contain germs, as well as […]
What Title IX changes mean for WCU students
Western Carolina University students, faculty and staff received an email on Feb. 5 announcing a Title IX update. The email sparked confusion and anger across campus about what these changes mean for WCU students. “I got the email when I was in class and then I had to drive to […]
College of Engineering and Technology gets $95 million grant to bolster engineering in Western North Carolina
Five new concentrations and a brand-new building are on the way for the WCU College of Engineering and Technology thanks to a near-$100 million state grant. The grant will support construction costs, buying of equipment and hiring of new faculty. “The idea is that we can provide a high-quality, accredited […]
Moore building to be renovated for student use
The historic Moore Building is being modernized with plans to become a new hub for student activity as soon as Spring 2025. Atop the hill of upper campus situated behind Brown Hall, Moore has served many roles since its opening in 1924. While it originally served as a women’s residence […]
