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The Qualla Boundary is Lisa Lefler’s second home. Over the course of her decades-long career, the Western Carolina University teaching professor has made countless trips to Cherokee, helping the tribe in any way she can through her expertise in health and anthropology.

When Meghan Greenly, sitting beside her proud mother, got her offer, she couldn’t help but smile.

Western Carolina Power, the university-owned electric utility serving parts of Western Carolina University and surrounding customers, has been named one of 23 public power communities across North Carolina to receive a 2024 Public Power Award of Excellence.

Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Mountain Heritage Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose work preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich cultural traditions and history of Southern Appalachia.

Once again, Western Carolina University was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that WCU was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers.

The Western Carolina University Alumni Association has issued a call for nominations for honors presented annually to university alumni in recognition of their accomplishments after graduating – the Professional Achievement Award, Academic Achievement Award and a new award for graduates of the last decade.

Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen director Tory Depew sits in her office every day with a sense of gratitude.

Western Carolina University alumna Nora Lynn Finch sat behind her friend, Kay Yow, honored to introduce her in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1989 induction ceremony. But before the ceremony began, Finch was approached by an unknown gentleman.

Professor Alvin Malesky has received the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.