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Doctor of Psychology program receives accreditation

Three years after welcoming in its inaugural class, the Doctor of Psychology program received accreditation from the American Psychological Association.  

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Dick Trevarthen, writer of WCU fight song, passed

Robert Richard “Dick” Trevarthen, a former Western Carolina University director of bands, passed at 1 p.m., Aug. 17, in Clyde.  

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Chancellor Brown inspires faculty and staff during Fall Opening Assembly

When Chancellor Kelli R. Brown walked onto the Performance Hall stage of Bardo Arts Center last Wednesday, she peered into a packed auditorium of faculty and staff eager to hear expectations for the 2022-23 academic year.   

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Hopkins promoted to new Title IX, equity role at WCU

WCU has promoted Deidre Hopkins to serve as its Title IX Coordinator and Equity Officer.  

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Internship offers on-the-job experience with community impact

A paid summer internship program pairs students with local nonprofits and community organizations in a partnership that helps each of them succeed and benefits the community at large.  

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Senior Leadership Fellows Program prepares for second cohort

The WCU Senior Leadership Fellows Program will wrap up its pilot year this fall and begin seeking nominations for a new cohort to begin in January 2023.   

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Board of Trustees to hold its quarterly meeting Sept. 2

WCU's Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting Friday, Sept. 2, in the board room of H.F. Robinson Administration Building.  

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Hinton named president-elect of recreational therapy organization

Jennifer Hinton, professor and program director of the recreational therapy program, was recently named president-elect of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association.  

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Theatre grad setting the stage for learning in Buncombe County

Leslie Putnam and a team of teacher-artists working at Playground Stage are using theater education to help teach children, strengthen families and build community.   

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