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Jack A. Eaddy Jr.
February 6Jack A. Eaddy, Jr., a native of Orangeburg, SC, and director of athletic bands at Western Carolina University, was named one of 10 finalists for the Grammy’s 2023 Music Educator Award, being the only college professor chosen among 1,205 nominees.
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Jane Adams-Dunford
February 6With more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Jane Adams-Dunford is passionate about lifelong learning, diversity and inclusion and being a champion for students.
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Zoe | A Day in the Life
January 30I didn't mean for this video to be this long, sorry if it's too long. I wanted to show some of my daily life at Western Carolina University. I am a student teacher right now (my last semester as a full-time student), and I want to show you what a typical day in my life is like here at WCU!
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Increased School Choice May Improve Student Mental Health
January 24A groundbreaking study co-authored by a Western Carolina University professor of economics indicates that increased school choice may result in improvements in student mental health, with fewer incidents of adolescent suicide and a lower likelihood of mental health issues later in life.
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Recent Book Shines Light on International Arbitration Issue
January 22A book written by Hossein Fazilatfar, assistant professor of business law at Western Carolina University, on what experts have called one of the most pressing issues in the field of international arbitration is winning rave reviews from legal scholars and attorneys from international law firms alike.
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Research Examines Social Media Impact on Hospitality Industry
January 21Although it may seem counterintuitive, a recent study co-authored by a Western Carolina University professor of hospitality and tourism management indicates that employers may actually benefit if their workers take a few minutes to engage with social media.
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Study: AI Helps Students with Test Prep, Interview Practice
January 20A recent study by a group of Western Carolina University professors in the College of Business indicates that leveraging applications that utilize artificial intelligence holds promise for test preparation and job interview practice by students, with potential benefits beyond academia.
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Made in NC: WCU and Jackson County share deep connection
January 20Four WCU alumni from various industries in Jackson County shared the impact the university has had on their decision to open a business in Jackson County and how the university has helped them grow.
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Graciella | A Day in the Life
January 13Find out what a normal day in the life of Graciella, a student here at Western Carolina University!