Research classroom in Apodaca Building named in recognition of gifts from Jay, Susan Strum

Alums Jay and Susan Strum had a classroom named after them in the Apodaca Science Building.  

New scholarship to support students with interest in exploration and travel

A recently established scholarship at WCU is designed to celebrate the life of a late professor of business law by supporting students who share her passion for travel, teaching, research and helping others.  

Steamrolling Into New Era

On Friday, October 21st, campus leaders, partners, and friends gathered to celebrate the near completion of the new steam plant at Western Carolina University.  

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Senior energy manager has deep roots at WCU

Energy conservation and history preservation are deeply rooted in Reid Conway, senior energy manager at WCU.  

WCU steams through new era with $33 million plant

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating WCU's new steam plant will be held Friday, Oct. 21.  

A STEP in the right direction, WCU partners with Statesville High School for teaching mentorship program

WCU has partnered with Statesville High School to form a program called Students to Teachers Through Educator Pathways.  

Highlands couple establishes funds for study abroad, undergrad research for WCU students, faculty

Students and faculty in the Brinson Honors College will have increased access to international study and undergraduate research opportunities, thanks to the support of Gayle Watkins and Andrew Chmar.  

New agreement assures admission for WCU students to UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

A new partnership will assure admission for current and incoming WCU students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy into the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.  

New chapter of engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi approved for installation at WCU

Perseverance is the motto of Martin Tanaka, professor in the College of Engineering and Technology, and his students when sharing the journey to get an engineering honor society to install a new chapter at WCU.