For the third consecutive year, WCU’s athletic training program has been recognized for its fundraising efforts by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
University Awards and Accolades
Western Carolina University wins recognition, awards and accolades on state, regional and national levels. Recent honors include:
WCU makes president’s honor roll
The Corporation for National and Community Service has recognized WCU’s commitment to service learning and civic engagement with a listing on the higher education honor roll.
WCU featured in green college guide
“The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition” identifies the university as among the most environmentally responsible campuses in the U.S. and Canada.
Students excel at robotics competition
A student team from the Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology won the third-place trophy in the top division of a robotics competition in Nashville, Tenn.
Pride of the Mountains named parade’s best
Western Carolina’s band was named tops in the 2011 Rose Parade. CLICK HERE to read more.
College of Business among ‘Best 300’
A book published recently by the Princeton Review lists the college as among the nation’s best schools at which to earn a master’s degree in business administration.
Washington Center honors WCU
The university has been recognized by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars for exceptional commitment to civic engagement and service learning.
WCU keeps top 10 spot in U.S. News rankings
WCU maintains its status as a leading public regional university in the South.
G.I. Jobs magazine salutes WCU
WCU is named a top “military-friendly school” for second consecutive year.
Coulter Center wins national recognition
The WCU facility has been named an Innovator Award winner by Campus Technology magazine.
