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School of Music schedules student ensemble recitals in one concert

Groups scheduled to appear are the WCU Horn Choir, the university tuba and euphonium quartet, two saxophone quartets and the Balsam Brass Quintet.  

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Combatting Addiction: A Second Chance for Veterans

Alumnus Kevin Rumley '18 serves with Asheville's Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) which is an example of a treatment court that specifically serves the veteran community.  

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UNC System promoting affordability of public higher education

A multimedia campaign will specifically target disadvantaged communities in the state, using television commercials, targeted social media promotions, ads on streaming services and radio spots.  

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University recognized as elite voting campus in recent magazine ranking

The number of WCU students casting ballots nearly doubled from the 2014 midterm election to the 2018 midterm election.   

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New agreement smooths transition for SCC graduates to attend WCU

Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas established the Catamount Compass Program during a signing ceremony.  

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Staff Senate will hold monthly meeting Oct. 9 at University Center

The group will convene from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 232.   

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Staff Senate announces professional development fund, is accepting applications

Permanent staff members who have a year or more of service at the university are eligible, with maximum individual funding set at $750.  

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‘Japanese Language and Culture’ course offered at Biltmore Park

The class will meet on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 22 and continuing through Nov. 19.  

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Graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list announced from summer sessions

The university conferred degrees on 237 students who completed their studies, and 124 students have been named to the dean’s list.  

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