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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.

  • Ed Broadwell at Spring 2022 commencement

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

    November 8

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

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    New Faces

    November 8

    Celebrate new faces at WCU

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    Ronnie Carr

    November 8

    Ronnie Carr put himself and Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp into the record books on Nov. 29, 1980, when he made the first intercollegiate 3-point shot.

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    Brinson Honors College launches new initiative through 1889 Impact Grant

    November 3

    The Brinson Honors College recently launched a new initiative designed to recognize current student leaders and build stronger connections with young alumni of the college through a project made possible by donors to the Fund for WCU.

  • WCU Design for Health students and faculty

    A healthier community, by design

    August 31

    Eighteen WCU students from five academic disciplines are exploring Jackson County’s built environment and ways it can be improved to benefit older adults living in poverty. Students met with participating faculty for a full-day retreat this summer as the project ramps up again this fall semester.

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    Asheville banking executive devotes gifts of time, talent, treasure to WCU

    August 17

    Bob Roberts recently launched a new endowed scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to future students from the 16 westernmost counties of North Carolina who want to study in WCU’s College of Business.

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    Live Western

    August 16

    We live here and grow here...this place we call home…Catamount Country.