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Nonprofit executive Hinkelman to lead event sponsorships workshop

The Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment will offer a workshop on securing event sponsorships Friday, Nov. 30, in Asheville.  

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Award winner Jennings to present ‘last lecture’ at University Center

A faculty member who was announced recipient of the Student-Nominated Faculty of the Year Award last spring will present her traditional “last lecture” Thursday, Nov. 15.  

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University makes eighth straight appearance in 'green college' guide

For the eighth consecutive year, WCU has been listed by The Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in North America.  

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English professor to first-generation students: ‘Open those doors’

A faculty member who took a hazardous route to get to his current position told a gathering of first-generation students that they have “keys to a lot of doors.'  

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Classroom spaces named in recognition of Entegra Bank, Vannoy Construction gifts

Contributions for student scholarships and academic program support from the two businesses are part of “Lead the Way: A Campaign Inspired by The Belcher Years.”   

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Oliver named national association's Higher Education Marketer of the Year

WCU's chief marketing officer received the award in Orlando at the American Marketing Association's Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education.  

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Fourteen students attend third annual Southern Conference forum

About 150 students from the 10 Southern Conference institutions gave presentations, with research in the arts and humanities included with the more traditional STEM disciplines.  

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Pride of the Mountains director Starnes to be inducted into Bands of America Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have had a “positively life-changing impact on Music for All and Bands of America programs, as well as in music education.”   

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Education faculty, students continue collaboration with Kenyan village school library

Wongonyi, a scattered settlement located about five hours drive-time southwest of Nairobi, is isolated from major population centers by sheer distance and poor roads.  

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