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University recognized as elite voting campus in recent magazine ranking

The number of WCU students casting ballots nearly doubled from the 2014 midterm election to the 2018 midterm election.   

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New agreement smooths transition for SCC graduates to attend WCU

Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas established the Catamount Compass Program during a signing ceremony.  

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Staff Senate will hold monthly meeting Oct. 9 at University Center

The group will convene from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 232.   

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Staff Senate announces professional development fund, is accepting applications

Permanent staff members who have a year or more of service at the university are eligible, with maximum individual funding set at $750.  

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‘Japanese Language and Culture’ course offered at Biltmore Park

The class will meet on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 22 and continuing through Nov. 19.  

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Graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list announced from summer sessions

The university conferred degrees on 237 students who completed their studies, and 124 students have been named to the dean’s list.  

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Salaries, affordable housing among topics of discussion at campus forum

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown's first campus forum was held before a standing-room-only crowd at A.K. Hinds University Center Tuesday, Sept. 25.  

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Public TV looks at WCU research into predators as habitat changes in mountains

The UNC-TV program 'Sci NC' will highlight a project studying bobcats, foxes and coyotes during an episode scheduled for broadcast on Thursday, Oct. 3.  

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Faculty Senate approves resolution recognizing Morrison-Shetlar's service to university

A reception honoring her will be held Monday, Sept. 30, in the Star Lobby of the Bardo Arts Center.   

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