State Department scholarship assists WCU student in traveling abroad

Geoff CantrellJuly 24, 2019

A prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship will allow Zhane Strachan to study in Japan this fall.

University treatment plant wins Division of Water Resources award

Geoff CantrellJuly 5, 2019

Once again, the WCU facility has been recognized for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards.

Faculty’s work with UP Program recognized with community engagement award

Marlon MorganJune 11, 2019

The Engagement Scholarship Consortium will present WCU with its Faculty Community Engagement Award at its annual conference in Denver in October.

Retired educator receives lifetime achievement award from craft guild

Geoff CantrellJune 4, 2019

Anna Fariello, retired associate professor for digital initiatives, was honored for her work at WCU and its benefit to the community.

Nominations are sought for this year’s Mountain Heritage Awards

Geoff CantrellMay 28, 2019

The honors are presented at WCU's annual fall festival of Appalachian culture, Mountain Heritage Day.

Named a Kenan Fellow, Catamount School’s Amanda Clapp to participate in STEM project

WCU AdministratorMay 9, 2019

She will work to make connections between classrooms and science, technology, engineering and math practices in the workplace through the WNC STEMwork project.

Highlands Biological Station director named visiting scholar at NY Botanical Garden

Geoff CantrellMay 8, 2019

Jim Costa will research manuscripts of Charles Darwin's writings, correspondence and other materials this summer for an annotated edition of Darwin’s “The Descent of Man."

Athletic Training Program receives honor from high school association

WCU AdministratorMay 8, 2019

The award was presented in recognition of services that have been provided by the program’s students and faculty at state cross country and wrestling tournaments since 2004.

Meister, students receive honors at NC Museums Council conference

Randall HolcombeMay 7, 2019

WCU’s contingent at the event included more than 20 individuals representing the university’s faculty and staff, current students and alumni.

Barnes wins distinguished teaching, service awards from math group

Geoff CantrellMay 6, 2019

The awards were presented at the 98th annual conference of the Southeastern Section of the Mathematical Association of America.