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WCU to examine environmental ethics in free, open-to-public lectures

WCU will host a series of three lectures on environmental ethics by Christian Diehm, professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, in late March.  

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Diversity Dialogues

Diversity Dialogues is a podcast produced by the Communications and Marketing Department at Western Carolina University. Our roundtable discussions, led by David Walton, involve rigorous debate and discussion over issues and topics related to diversity and inclusion in our society. All opinions expressed by the podcast participants are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Western Carolina University.  

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UNC Board of Governors gives approval for WCU student rates, increase for athletic program fees

Student fees and rates for the 2022-23 academic year have been approved by the UNC Board of Governors, including an $86 per year increase for athletic program support.  

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A lasting legacy of love

Judy Brinson, longtime benefactor of Brinson Honors College, is remembered as a role model for women in the business world, loving mother and grandmother, and philanthropic leader  

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Dana Patterson is proud of her success because it does not belong to her alone. It belongs to the ancestors on whose shoulders she stands, and it belongs to the future generations that will follow her.   

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Benny Smith

Benny Smith is proud of his success because he is deliberate in using the investment of time and energy that a community of people have given him throughout his life to make a lasting impact in the lives of others.   

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Annual Spring Literary Festival returns to WCU campus with live events

After two years being held as an online celebration, the Spring Literary Festival returns to campus March 14-17 for a series of live events.   

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WCU Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting March 4

The regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Friday, March 4.  

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Registration is open for April 9 half marathon, 5K at WCU

WCU is inviting runners of all ages and skill levels to register for the annual Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, April 9.   

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