Skip to main content

WCU Stories

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.  

feature-image

Nominations are sought for this year's Mountain Heritage Awards

The honors are presented at WCU's annual fall festival of Appalachian culture, Mountain Heritage Day.  

WCU Campus

Board of Trustees schedule quarterly meeting for June 7

The board also will hold committee meetings beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the boardroom.  

feature-image

Rimes to assume director position for public affairs master's program

The MPA program prepares town managers, directors of nonprofit organizations, professors, police officers and other professionals committed to public service.  

Rob Young

Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines joins American Flood Coalition

The coalition states its mission is to protect the nation’s residents, economy and military installations.  

feature-image

Annual Native Plant Conference coming up on campus July 17-20

A panel discussion will focus on land trusts and help shed light on the current status of that aspect of conservation.  

feature-image

Educational offerings set on bone identification, organizational change, grant writing

A wide array of classes and workshops will be available this summer through WCU's Division of Educational Outreach.  

feature-image

WCU holds commencements to recognize academic achievements of expected record spring class

Recognition for four graduating students with perfect GPAs, presentation of an award to one of the UNC System’s premier teachers, and the inspiring success stories of two other graduating students were among the highlights.  

Office of Web Services