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    Zoe | A Day in the Life

    January 30

    I didn't mean for this video to be this long, sorry if it's too long. I wanted to show some of my daily life at Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp. I am a student teacher right now (my last semester as a full-time student), and I want to show you what a typical day in my life is like here at WCU!

  • Angela Dills

    Increased School Choice May Improve Student Mental Health

    January 24

    A groundbreaking study co-authored by a Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp professor of economics indicates that increased school choice may result in improvements in student mental health, with fewer incidents of adolescent suicide and a lower likelihood of mental health issues later in life.

  • Hossein Fazilatfar

    Recent Book Shines Light on International Arbitration Issue

    January 22

    A book written by Hossein Fazilatfar, assistant professor of business law at Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp, on what experts have called one of the most pressing issues in the field of international arbitration is winning rave reviews from legal scholars and attorneys from international law firms alike.

  • Ethan Cheng

    Research Examines Social Media Impact on Hospitality Industry

    January 21

    Although it may seem counterintuitive, a recent study co-authored by a Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp professor of hospitality and tourism management indicates that employers may actually benefit if their workers take a few minutes to engage with social media.

  • Kevin Fulk

    Study: AI Helps Students with Test Prep, Interview Practice

    January 20

    A recent study by a group of Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp professors in the College of Business indicates that leveraging applications that utilize artificial intelligence holds promise for test preparation and job interview practice by students, with potential benefits beyond academia.

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    Made in NC: WCU and Jackson County share deep connection

    January 20

    Four WCU alumni from various industries in Jackson County shared the impact the university has had on their decision to open a business in Jackson County and how the university has helped them grow.

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    Graciella | A Day in the Life

    January 13

    Find out what a normal day in the life of Graciella, a student here at Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp!

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    Live Western

    November 8

    In 2021, Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp started market research to better understand its perception in the higher education market, complete a competitive audit and identify opportunities for growth, and define its institutional personality for a statewide brand campaign.

  • Chancellor Kelli Brown

    Notes from Chancellor Brown

    November 8

    This fall I celebrate my third anniversary at WCU and I’m looking forward to the first normal campus year in Cullowhee since 2019.

  • Ed Broadwell at Spring 2022 commencement

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

    November 8

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters