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Alum Artley Porterfield finds his niche at the Titanic museum

Artley Porterfield is a storyteller from Jonesborough, Tennessee. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship from WCU and now works as a cast member at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.   

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University Participant Program continues to move UP

The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council recently announced WCU would be its first campus site visit for possible inclusive postsecondary education accreditation for the UP Program.   

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WCU hosts 2023 Cherokee Language Summit

On Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31, WCU hosted the 2023 Cherokee Language Summit in the Hinds University Center.  

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Faculty member, student lend helping hand in Cullowhee Community Garden

When WCU registrar Larry Hammer began working a garden plot with his family in the Cullowhee Community Garden, he realized that the water delivery system was not working like it needed to.  

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Evelyn Rucker named director of Intercultural Affairs

Evelyn Rucker has been named the new Intercultural Affairs director at WCU.  

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Growing Up In Education | Anna Gurley

Anna Gurley is finishing her last semester at Western Carolina University. She shares the story of her journey to becoming a secondary science education major and what she loves most about teaching her students.  

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Engineer Your Own Future

Cristian Trujillo Tavera is a senior in Western Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology majoring in mechanical engineering.  

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Engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi chapter installed at WCU

The College of Engineering and Technology is now officially part of the national Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society.  

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Annual Tuck River Cleanup slated for April 15

The annual Tuck River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 15, with registration being held from 9-11 a.m. at Western Carolina University’s Alumni Tower.  

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