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Business savvy student puts skills to use for NCUR project

Hudspeth’s research paper looks at the relationship between online payments using various types of payments, such as cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards, money orders and bank account number payments during COVID-19, and six characteristics used to assess payment choice.  

Wyatt Wilson

Student research examines smalltown, southern speech

Western Carolina University junior Wyatt Wilson has been examining the social aspects of language to better understand the culture that is shaped by the voices of his hometown of Cherryville.   

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WCU, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority sign agreement for McKee Clinic funding

WCU and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority decided to work together to meet the needs of children living in the Qualla Boundary and beyond.  

Alvin Malesky

Psychology professor lauded for teaching excellence

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

Greyson Rowlands

Alumnus gets second chance with Fulbright award

The old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” For alumnus Greyson Rowlands, trying one more time for a Fulbright Award was exactly what he needed to succeed.  

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Mountain Heritage Center hosts gallery talk for Cherokee mask exhibit

WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will host a gallery talk about Cherokee mask making with renowned artist Davy Arch and WCU graduate student Driver Blythe.   

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WCU to host Science in the Mountains conference

WCU and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center have partnered to bring the Science in the Mountains conference to Cullowhee Saturday, April 13.   

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Commitment deposit deadline for summer, fall first-year students extended to May 15

WCU is extending the deadline for families who face challenges associated with changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.   

Aimee Kling

Grad student aims to improve community literacy

Ten years after she finished her undergraduate degree, Aimee Kling decided to go back to school, entering WCU's graduate program in English Studies and focusing her research on improving community literacy.   

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