WCU is a University of North Carolina Campus
- Center for Information Technology and Assurance (CITA)
- Center for Rapid Product Realization
- Cherokee Studies
- Educational Talent Search
- Fine & Performing Arts Center
- Institute for the Economy & the Future
- Local Government Training Program (LGTP)
- Mountain Heritage Center
- Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines
- Public Policy Institute
- Ramsey Regional Activities Center
- Small Business & Technology Development Center
How a small-town girl from Western North Carolina wound up performing in concert halls around the world
Centers, Institutes, & Affiliates
WCU’s influence is felt throughout the surrounding areas. We play a key role in business development, the preservation of Cherokee culture and mountain culture, and the advancement of technology and public policy.
In addition to their community focus, our centers and institutes are also dedicated to scholarly research in a number of disciplines.