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Savannah outside the Rocks residence halls

Junior Savannah McGlothlin named to ALL IN honor roll

Savannah McGlothlin has gone above and beyond for her fellow students at Western Carolina University during election season.

Alumna Kinley Cook brings passion to job as park guide

As a park guide at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, Kinley Cook’s passion for the outdoors radiates to her visitors. She gets them excited about where they’re at, whether it be by way of the park’s history or showing them a salamander that’s sitting under a random rock along its trail.

$100k Gift from alumna to support English majors and student media organizations

Future students majoring in English studies and participating in student media organizations at Western Carolina University will be eligible for financial assistance made possible by a planned gift of $100,000 from a WCU alumna who has enjoyed a lengthy career in the education profession.

Student spotlight: Senior Cora Haste impacts others through various roles

As an Entourage tour guide, Cora Haste is the face of Western Carolina University to a group of strangers for about a couple of hours.

WCU scholars publish new book on mental illness stigma

A new book from two Western Carolina University scholars investigates the existence and impact of mental illness stigma on university campuses.

Restoring through research: WCU professors assist law enforcement and National Weather Service

In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, first responders and volunteers rushed to help their neighbors. Checking in on loved ones, restoring electricity to homes and businesses, and conducting search and rescue missions already looked like a daunting uphill battle.

Wanda Herren works with high school students on computers at SMHS

Retired Jackson County educator endows scholarship for WCU math education students

Public school students in Western North Carolina’s eighth educational district who plan to major in mathematics education at Western Carolina University soon will be eligible for scholarship assistance thanks to a financial commitment from longtime math educator Wanda Stephens Herren of Cullowhee.

Student spotlight: WCU senior Mekeila Santiago stays involved through time on campus

Mekeila Santiago remembers her mom hounding her to get involved before she even stepped foot inside a classroom at Western Carolina University.

WCU Cherokee Language program receives $223K grant

The Cherokee Preservation Foundation has been a pivotal supporter of Western Carolina University’s Cherokee Language program.

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