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International students dream of getting masters degree abroad ends with MBA

Lu穩s Paulo Hemmer, an international student from Santa Catarina, Brazil, decided to pursue his masters abroad, which seemed like a leap of faith to some, but he wanted to prove that his vision could be reality.   

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Faced with unbelievable adversity, WCU graduate takes the high(er) education road

For Bryson City native Amanda Anderson, a WCU student graduating Dec. 17 with a bachelors degree in business administration and law, this day could not come soon enough.  

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GivingTuesday campaign blasts past goal, nets $712K from nearly 1,000 donors

A total of 995 donors made financial gifts as part of the universitys GivingTuesday effort, totaling $712,522.10 in gifts and pledges.   

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WCU announces FORVIS as new name for its accountancy programs

WCU leaders gathered with representatives of the nations eighth largest accounting firm Friday, Dec. 2, to mark a subtle but meaningful change in the College of Business as its accountancy programs now have a new name.  

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Former state senator establishes scholarship fund in honor of retiring student housing professional

Former N.C. Sen. Tom Apodaca and his family have established the Keith Corzine Residential Living Endowed Scholarship to honor Corzine, associate vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprises, who is retiring effective Jan. 1.  

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CEAP student wins two state health and physical education awards

The saying Do what you love and youll never work a day in your life may sound clich矇, but for health and physical education student Faith Bourque, this saying could not be truer.  

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Construction students compete in regional competition

Students from the Kimmel School of Construction recently had the opportunity to participate in real-world construction scenarios at the Associated Schools of Construction Region II competition in Atlanta.  

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Human remains detection K9 training program wins UPCEA award

WCUs human remains detection cadaver dog training program was recently awarded the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education Association award for special populations.  

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WCU's Jamaica Teachers Program holds two commencement ceremonies

泫圖弝けapps Jamaica Teachers Program recently held two commencement ceremonies in Kingston and Montego Bay.