Skip to main content

WCU Stories

wcu-cherokee hospital agreement

WCU, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority sign agreement for McKee Clinic funding

WCU and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority decided to work together to meet the needs of children living in the Qualla Boundary and beyond.  

Alvin Malesky

Psychology professor lauded for teaching excellence

Professor Alvin Malesky has received the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.   

Greyson Rowlands

Alumnus gets second chance with Fulbright award

The old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” For alumnus Greyson Rowlands, trying one more time for a Fulbright Award was exactly what he needed to succeed.  

mountain heritage center

Mountain Heritage Center hosts gallery talk for Cherokee mask exhibit

WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will host a gallery talk about Cherokee mask making with renowned artist Davy Arch and WCU graduate student Driver Blythe.   

apodaca 1

WCU to host Science in the Mountains conference

WCU and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center have partnered to bring the Science in the Mountains conference to Cullowhee Saturday, April 13.   

enrollment deposit deadline

Commitment deposit deadline for summer, fall first-year students extended to May 15

WCU is extending the deadline for families who face challenges associated with changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.   

Aimee Kling

Grad student aims to improve community literacy

Ten years after she finished her undergraduate degree, Aimee Kling decided to go back to school, entering WCU's graduate program in English Studies and focusing her research on improving community literacy.   

campus drone 2023

WCU to host inaugural Fulbright Week April 8-12

The Office of National and International Awards, in collaboration with the Office of Global Engagement, will host the inaugural Fulbright Week.  

david walton

Global Black Studies program shines

The National Council for Black Studies, recognizes one academic program for outstanding achievement with the Sankore Institute Award. This year’s award recipient was WCU’s Global Black Studies program.   

Office of Web Services