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University recognized as elite voting campus in recent magazine ranking

The number of WCU students casting ballots nearly doubled from the 2014 midterm election to the 2018 midterm election.   

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New agreement smooths transition for SCC graduates to attend WCU

Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas established the Catamount Compass Program during a signing ceremony.  

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Staff Senate will hold monthly meeting Oct. 9 at University Center

The group will convene from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 232.   

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Staff Senate announces professional development fund, is accepting applications

Permanent staff members who have a year or more of service at the university are eligible, with maximum individual funding set at $750.  

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‘Japanese Language and Culture’ course offered at Biltmore Park

The class will meet on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 22 and continuing through Nov. 19.  

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Graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list announced from summer sessions

The university conferred degrees on 237 students who completed their studies, and 124 students have been named to the dean’s list.  

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Student Sees Parallels in Wilderness Experiences and Project Management

At age 23, Joseph Guseman is a bit of a paradox: old soul wonder kid. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management in December 2017, a semester early (of course). He’ll finish his master’s degree in project management through WCU’s College of Business in December, all the while working fulltime for WCU’s Facilities Management. He took the job for a few reasons: it would pay for his graduate degree...  

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Salaries, affordable housing among topics of discussion at campus forum

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown's first campus forum was held before a standing-room-only crowd at A.K. Hinds University Center Tuesday, Sept. 25.  

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Public TV looks at WCU research into predators as habitat changes in mountains

The UNC-TV program 'Sci NC' will highlight a project studying bobcats, foxes and coyotes during an episode scheduled for broadcast on Thursday, Oct. 3.  

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