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Search committee bringing 3 finalists for business dean to campus

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Three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Business at Western Carolina University will visit campus as the spring semester winds to a close for a series of interviews and public presentations by each candidate.

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Students gain real-world experience through job shadowing event

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Nick Botello-Hernandez has known for a while now that he wants to be a park ranger. But having an recent opportunity to job shadow with Western Carolina University alumnus Robert McGraw, superintendent of Mount Mitchell State Park, and park ranger Daniel Jackson for a day further cemented his career path.

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Faculty, staff members across campus nominated for excellence awards

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Members of the Western Carolina University faculty and staff will be recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, during the annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards program.

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Film festival returns with selection of student-produced short films

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Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4.

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Governor presents Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Chancellor Belcher

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Gov. Roy Cooper presented Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher with one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, in recognition of his contributions to the state.

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