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Western Carolina University's Board of Trustees elected Becky Brown as chair during a special called meeting on Thursday, July 9. Brown succeeds Casey Cooper, who completed his term as chair and will continue serving on the board through June 30, 2029.

Several members of the Western Carolina University community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution’s top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities.

One of Kellen Carpenter’s first memories during his early days working at Hunter Library as a technician in special collections is of helping an older gentleman find a picture of his family band. The gentleman had come in with his grandchildren to show them pictures from when he had performed at the Hubert Hays Youth Jamboree with his brothers.

Advanced semiconductor testing equipment at Western Carolina University is providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore the high-demand field of semiconductor technology.

Blake Kinsey and the camera in his hand were inseparable in high school. The Etowah hometown product was in love with capturing moments and the creative process it took to turn those clips into stories.

Western Carolina Power has once again been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety, earning a safety award for completing another year without a lost-time accident. The recognition marks the eighth consecutive year WCP employees have worked without a lost-time accident and the utility’s 18th safety award in the past 20 years.

Elizabeth “Betsy” Jordan-Bell, an advancement professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement and partnership development, is joining the Western Carolina University Division of Advancement as director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences.

A recent study led by a Western Carolina University College of Business faculty member is offering organizations a new way to understand, assess and develop senior executives responsible for governing project portfolios and allocating strategic resources across competing strategic initiatives.

Western Carolina University’s undergraduate elementary education program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its excellence in preparing future teachers to teach reading.

Western Carolina University School of Nursing faculty members April Messer and Angie Trombley recently received a $10,000 grant from the Daisy Foundation to conduct a project titled “Nurse-Led Social Connection for Rural Elder Adults.”