The WCU facility has been named an Innovator Award winner by Campus Technology magazine.
University Awards and Accolades
Western Carolina University wins recognition, awards and accolades on state, regional and national levels. Recent honors include:
Online degree program earns No. 1 ranking
For the second time, WCU’s master’s program in project management has earned the top spot in quality and affordability from GetEducated.com.
‘On the Home Front’ wins two top awards
WCU’s original production of “On the Home Front, Nov. ’44” has been recognized with two top awards in the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.
WCU again named to national honor roll for service learning
Western Carolina University’s efforts to incorporate community service and civic engagement activities into the curriculum once again have been recognized as exemplary by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Online program named top ‘Best Buy’
Western Carolina University’s online program in criminal justice has received a No. 1 national ranking in affordability by the distance education information clearinghouse GetEducated.com.
English education grads earn high marks
High school English students in North Carolina schools perform better when their classes are taught by graduates of Western Carolina, according to a UNC study.
Students win national awards at mediation tournament
A Western Carolina University student team placed third nationally and won “Outstanding New School Award” at the 10th annual Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament recently held in Chicago.
Marching band selected to participate in 2011 Rose Parade
WCU’s Pride of the Mountains learned Saturday, Oct. 24, that the band has been selected to participate in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade.
WCU presents 2009 alumni, service awards
Western Carolina University honored three distinguished alumni – a geological researcher, the chief operating officer of a grocery store chain and an award-winning pharmaceutical sales representative – and recognized the contributions of a former trustee as part of 2009 Homecoming activities Saturday, Oct. 17.
College of Business included among Princeton Review’s ‘Best 301′
A book published recently by The Princeton Review lists Western Carolina University’s College of Business as among the nation’s best schools at which to earn a master’s degree in business administration.
