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English graduate crosses the finish line to earn degree she started 25 years ago

Lee Ann Gibson will cross the finish line to earn her degree she started more than 25 years ago during WCU’s fall commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16.   

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Timeline for rollout of new FAFSA announced

In November, the U.S. Department of Education announced the timeline for rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and provided dates and timelines for schools as to when to expect applicant information.  

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WCU celebrates engineering program expansion

WCU hosted state legislative bill sponsors for the Engineering WNC funds presentation event on Tuesday, Nov. 21, with the legislators presenting a ceremonial $98.8 million check to Chancellor Kelli R. Brown.   

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Despite rain, drought conditions remain for WNC

While the rain these past few days did a number on fires here in Western North Carolina, drought conditions remain.  

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Randolph CC students to have guaranteed admission to WCU

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Shah Ardalan, president of Randolph Community College, signed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions that guarantees admission to WCU for all Randolph graduates who satisfy certain requirements.   

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WCU awarded $738,072 for second year of NC Principals Fellowship grant

WCU has received $738,072 for the 2023-2024 school year from the NC General Assembly, administered by the North Carolina Principals Fellowship Commission.   

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University Communications and Marketing wins two CASE District III awards

The University Communications and Marketing team was the winner of two Best of CASE District III awards.  

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Communication associate professor selected for Fulbright Fellowship in Kosovo

Katerina Spasovska, associate professor of communication at Western Carolina University, has been selected as a Fulbright Fellowship recipient for 2024.   

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WCU to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with slate of campus events

November is Native American Heritage Month and WCU has a lineup of events for students, faculty and staff to immerse themselves in the history, culture and traditions of indigenous peoples of North America.   

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