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UNC System implements standardized advanced placement credit policy

The 16 system schools will grant credit to students who have earned a score of 3 or higher on advanced placement exams.  

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State Department scholarship assists WCU student in traveling abroad

A prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship will allow Zhane Strachan to study in Japan this fall.  

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Admissions headed to 'new' location with renovations, construction

The first floor of H.F. Robinson Administration Building is expected to be operational for the office's admissions and recruitment functions following fall break.  

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Sport management professor Kadie Otto writes her first textbook

She will use 'Applied Ethics for Sport Managers' in two of the courses she teaches this fall semester.  

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New Student Convocation will feature political analyst Bakari Sellers

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Provost Alison Morrison-Shetlar will provide remarks, and Student Government Association President David Rhode will serve as master of ceremonies.   

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Vibrant lineup of musical performers set for Mountain Heritage Day

Becky Buller, two-time Grammy winner, and Carolina Blue are among an array of bluegrasss, traditional and mountain music performers scheduled for the festival.   

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Board of Trustees approve modifications to campus alcohol policy

The changes allow the service of beer and wine in the Catamount Corner section of E.J. Whitmire Stadium through the end of the third quarter of home football games if food also is available during the same time.  

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Faculty member offers suggestions for first-aid kits for outdoors adventurers

Just as important as building a proper kit is making sure it stays that way, says Ben Tholkes, WCU associate professor of parks and recreation management.   

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Research Administration announces grants for faculty, staff projects

Awards from a variety of public and private funders were received in June 2019.  

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