Native plant symposium returns to Highlands Botanical Gardens

The Highlands Botanical Gardens will resume its annual native plant symposium on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, at two locations.

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Community and Alumni Engagement

At WCU, we believe a university lives beyond the borders of its campus to impact the lives of its alumni around the globe and communities across the region it serves. We invite you to collaborate with us to lead our students, our region and our state to success.

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Pathways to our Philanthropic Spirit

Western Carolina University is making a difference in the lives of students and therefore, their impact on our world. The generosity of our donors and friends highlights the philanthropic spirit that drives our growth and propels our vision.

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WCU fire investigation training contributes to community, law enforcement, public safety

The Forensic Anthropology Program recently hosted three days of experiential training in structural fire and arson investigations – building and burning a furnished structure in the process.

Partnership will fund faculty position at WCU to help educate more nurses

In a partnership announced on Tuesday, May 24, Mission Health will fund a full-time nursing faculty position at WCU to help serve more students who want to become nurses.

WCU, UNCA partnership leads to new digital Southern Appalachian archive

In a collaborative effort, Hunter Library has established an extensive, digital collection that will provide improved access to regionally focused materials of Southern Appalachia.

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