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Saturday, July 5, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eight years ago, WCU and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina collaborated to create HOMEBASE. The program originally supported students who had aged out of foster care or were otherwise independent. Over time it has evolved into a resource that provides a range of services to suit community needs. HOMEBASE […]
Deck the Stacks – 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5 Join the Jackson County Public Library, anytime between the hours of 4-6 p.m. for their annual Deck the Stacks event! There will be crafts available for patrons to complete to decorate their own homes or our Children’s Department at Jackson County Public […]
Days are getting shorter and although the calendar hasn’t marked it yet, winter has begun. With it comes colder days and an often-stressful end to our semester. The leaves have fallen, animals entered hibernation, it is almost as if the earth calls us to rest. Shorter days mean more time […]
