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  • Hossein Fazilatfar

    Recent Book Shines Light on International Arbitration Issue

    January 22

    A 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.

  • Ethan Cheng

    Research Examines Social Media Impact on Hospitality Industry

    January 21

    Although 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.

  • Kevin Fulk

    Study: AI Helps Students with Test Prep, Interview Practice

    January 20

    A 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.

  • roger and don

    Made in NC: WCU and Jackson County share deep connection

    January 20

    Four 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 13

    Find out what a normal day in the life of Graciella, a student here at Western Carolina University!

  • three college students by waterfall

    Live Western

    November 8

    In 2021, Western Carolina University started market research to better understand its perception in the higher education market, complete a competitive audit and identify opportunities for growth, and define its institutional personality for a statewide brand campaign.

  • Chancellor Kelli Brown

    Notes from Chancellor Brown

    November 8

    This fall I celebrate my third anniversary at WCU and I’m looking forward to the first normal campus year in Cullowhee since 2019.

  • Ed Broadwell at Spring 2022 commencement

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

    November 8

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

  • Apodaca Science Building

    New Faces

    November 8

    Celebrate new faces at WCU

  • Ronnie Carr

    Ronnie Carr

    November 8

    Ronnie Carr put himself and Western Carolina University into the record books on Nov. 29, 1980, when he made the first intercollegiate 3-point shot.