Skip to main content

WCU Stories

WCU Campus

Grants for WCU projects announced by Research Administration

Awards were received in May 2019 for a variety of projects involving university faculty, staff and students.  

feature-image

Board of Trustees salutes outgoing interim chancellor, hears from chancellor-elect

The board also paid tribute to three of its members whose terms are expiring – Patricia B. Kaemmerling, Wardell Townsend and Grace Battle – and welcomed SGA President David Rhode as an ex-officio member.  

WCU Campus

University announces graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list for spring

WCU conferred degrees on 1,625 students who completed their studies, and a total of 2,940 students have been named to the dean’s list.  

feature-image

Faculty, students collaborate for fourth Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Ten students and their faculty mentors were chosen to participate out of 21 submitted proposals, a record number for the program.   

feature-image

Persistence leads to Hendersonville native being elected president of SGA

Campus safety, sustainability and school spirit are issues junior David Rhode wants to address during his time in office.  

feature-image

Chancellor-elect, trustees hear about research, outreach at Highlands Biological Station

Established in 1927, the facility includes the Highlands Nature Center, the William Coker Laboratories and the Highlands Botanical Garden, plus public-accessible trails and boardwalks.  

feature-image

Retired educator receives lifetime achievement award from craft guild

Anna Fariello, retired associate professor for digital initiatives, was honored for her work at WCU and its benefit to the community.  

feature-image

MHC hosts exhibit on ancient Spanish fort, Native American town

“Uncovering Our Forgotten Past: Fort San Juan” focuses on an archaeological site that was an important Native American township and later a Spanish fortification.   

WCU Campus

Summer camps to focus on nature exploration, laboratory science

Both camps will be led by Max Lanning, a science teacher at Swain County High School and WCU alumnus.  

Office of Web Services