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Chancellor Kelli Brown 4-peats on Business NC Power List

For the fourth year in a row, Business North Carolina magazine included WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown in its Power List of the state’s most influential leaders.  

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WCU ranks in top 8.5% on Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers

WCU has once again garnered national attention for being one of the best places in the nation to work.  

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College of Engineering and Technology to offer new concentrations this fall

The College of Engineering and Technology will be offering several new and refreshed concentrations this fall as part of the college’s program expansion.  

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Scott Swartzentruber named new chief information security and privacy officer

After a nationwide search, the Western Carolina University Division of Information Technology has named Scott Swartzentruber as its next chief information security and privacy officer, effective Nov. 13.  

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A Budding Star

Musical theater grad gets lead role in new film  

Sharon Fenchak

Science + Art = Winemaking

Alumna is head winemaker at Biltmore Wines  

Cecil Adderley

Making Music Accessible

WCU grad aims to increase equity and access in arts education  

Amanda Muse

POTM to Pixar

Alumna shares her journey from percussionist to Hollywood music composer  

Heather Smith and Abby Bentley

Top Cats

Alumnae garner awards for excellence in the classroom  

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