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Tom Clegg

Clegg combines love for WCU, military as head of new affinity society

Col. Tom Clegg may be retired from the Army, but he still gets a thrill out of leading people. Clegg, who graduated from Western Carolina University in 1965 with business and history degrees, is the first president of the Division of Advancement’s new Military and Veterans Alumni Society and he’s relishing the opportunity to meet and recruit new members, even by Zoom.  

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Board of Trustees elect new officers

The WCU Board of Trustees elected a slate of officers for 2021-22, made appointments to several committees and swore in new board members.   

Jamie Raynor

Board of Trustees appoints Jamie Raynor as vice chancellor of advancement

The WCU Board of Trustees appointed Jamie Raynor as its new vice chancellor of advancement during a special-called meeting today, July 20.   

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Triple E in the WHEE provides childcare assistance to students

WCU's College of Education and Allied Professions is providing affordable childcare for student parents.  

HEERF grants

Eligible students to receive $500 emergency grants through HEERF III funds

WCU will provide $500 emergency grants to enrolled students who qualify for assistance in payment of fall 2021 semester billing charges.  

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Mountain Heritage Center to present ‘mini’ Mountain Heritage Day-style event

The Mountain Heritage Center will hold a crafts demonstration and music performance on campus Wednesday, July 21.   

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NC General Assembly appoints two new members to WCU Board of Trustees

The North Carolina General Assembly recently appointed Joseph Crocker of Winston-Salem and William Brawley of Matthews to the Board of Trustees.  

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Tuition costs waived for summer students

WCU will award approximately $3.775 million in federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF III) to students this summer.   

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Mountain Heritage Day returns, heritage award nominees sought

With the popular Mountain Heritage Day community festival returning to campus, nominations are being sought for Mountain Heritage Awards to honor an individual and an organization for contributions to Southern Appalachian history, culture and folklore.  

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