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  • 18 incoming students at WCU stand under the picnic shelter in matching khaki colored shirts

    CATALYST 2026 ignites leadership, research engagement

    Kendall Worley and Kenny Beachman
    July 21

    The third annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program welcomed 18 incoming WCU students representing a variety of academic majors and interests.

  • RASC faculty members stand and smile for a group photo

    WCU's 2026 RASC sees largest participation in history of conference

    Matt Salerno
    April 29

    The 2026 Research and Scholarship Conference at Western Carolina University had the largest participation in the conference’s history.

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    WCU students help Durham PD solve 2023 missing persons case

    Shane Ryden
    February 2

    WCU students assist in recovery of human remains.

  • WCU students, faculty and staff attended NCUR

    WCU students present at National Conference on Undergraduate ResearchPage Title

    Alyssa Fuller
    May 7

    Recently, 29 Western Carolina University students and other students from across the country presented their research at the National Research Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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    RASC brings students, faculty, alumni together in scholarship celebration

    Matt Salerno
    April 9

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    RASC 2025: David Joy and campus research presentations

    Matt Salerno
    March 12

    Western Carolina University double alumnus and best-selling author David Joy will give the keynote address at the annual Research and Scholarship Conference at WCU on Wednesday, March 19 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.

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    Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

    Savannah Stewart
    February 14

    Western Carolina University has many opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research across various disciplines. Students are able to engage in projects that deepen their understanding of course material and build essential skills for future endeavors.

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    WCU student combines love of history and forensics for NCUR research project

    Julia Duvall
    April 9

    Emma Roy, along with other WCU undergraduate students, flew out to Long Beach, California, on April 7 to present their research projects at NCUR.

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