WCU Stories      August 25, 2020

I write to provide an update concerning videos that were brought to the attention of university leadership over the weekend.

On Saturday, August 22, 2020, it came to light that videos containing racial slurs were being circulated on social media depicting three female Western Carolina University students and one non-student. University officials responded consistent with the WCU Code of Student Conduct. As a result, the students seen in the videos in question are no longer enrolled at WCU and will not return.

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, it came to light that videos containing racial slurs were being circulated on social media depicting two male Western Carolina University students. University officials responded consistent with the WCU Code of Student Conduct. As a result, the students seen in the videos in question are no longer enrolled at WCU and will not return.

The university will have no further comment on the individuals involved.

Sincerely,

Kelli R. Brown