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Teachers of the year for state, western region to give presentations

The event in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center is open to the campus community and general public.  

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Center for Study of Free Enterprise kicking off 'Issue Briefs' series

The new research series will address current events in economics and politics in Western North Carolina and beyond, by subject matter experts from on campus and around the country.  

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Hillon, Haskett represent WCU on All-SoCon Faculty and Staff Team

Two representatives from each of the conference's 10 member institutions are recognized annually, with each school making its own selections.  

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Career center's work earns 'College of Distinction' honors for WCU

The university is one of four higher education institutions in the state and among 48 in the nation selected for the recognition.  

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'The Wolves' to be presented by Stage and Screen students, faculty

Performances will be held in the Josephina Niggli Studio Theatre at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center.  

Joanna Woodson

Success is Defining a Passion and Becoming a Leader

It took a while for Joanna Woodson to discover her true passion in life. But three universities and year and a half in the workplace later, Woodson has found her purpose, along with a home, at Western Carolina University. After a year at WCU, Woodson has not only settled on a major, she’s discovered a passion for politics that has led WCU to become a leader in voter participation across the University of North Carolina system.  

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Kossick appointed to journal editorial committee

Mark A. Kossick, WCU professor of nursing and director of graduate programs at the university’s Biltmore Park instructional site, has been appointed to serve as a member of the AANA Journal editorial committee by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists board of directors.   

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Community college leaders discuss improving partnerships with WCU, other four-year schools

The conversation focused on ways of working better together to provide a more seamless transition for students seeking additional higher education opportunities.  

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Reitz contributes piece for ‘Women: Our Story’ book

Christina L. Reitz, WCU associate professor of music, was a contributing author to “Women: Our Story,” a new publication released Feb. 5.   

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