Completing three decades on campus, Alumni Tower undergoes cleanup, renovations

Geoff CantrellJune 13, 2019

The work continues through Friday, Aug. 2, with areas around the tower inaccessible to pedestrians while repairs are being made.

Annual Native Plant Conference coming up on campus July 17-20

WCU AdministratorMay 22, 2019

A panel discussion will focus on land trusts and help shed light on the current status of that aspect of conservation.

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."

Police lobby, parking lot are now internet sales exchange sites

Geoff CantrellMay 1, 2019

The designated areas are well-lit and under constant video surveillance to assist anyone buying and selling items online that lead to a person-to-person transaction.

‘Lead the Way’ total to be announced at May 2 campus celebration

Melanie Threlkeld McConnellApril 24, 2019

Lunch will be served and entertainment will be provided by WCU’s Purple Thunder drum line and the Catamount Singers and Electric Soul.

Architectural firm, contractor recognized for work on Brown Hall project

Randall HolcombeApril 10, 2019

Curtis Monteith of WCU’s Department of Facilities Management presented an award to representatives of Watson Tate Savory and Vannoy Construction.

WCU returns to ‘Top Adventure College’ online poll, wins for fifth time

Geoff CantrellApril 3, 2019

Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine's contest began Feb. 25 and had regional colleges and universities meeting in head-to-head matchups in a 32-school bracket.

Spend Thanksgiving in New York with Pride of the Mountains Marching Band

Melanie Threlkeld McConnellMarch 27, 2019

Super Holiday Tours has organized a special six-night package to see the WCU student musicians participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Cullowhee listed among nation’s most economically dynamic ‘micropolitan’ areas

Randall HolcombeMarch 20, 2019

WCU's home community landed on a top-20 list that also includes Bozeman, Montana; Breckenridge, Colorado; and Key West, Florida.

WCU feels the love during February fundraiser, with increase in donations and participation

Melanie Threlkeld McConnellMarch 6, 2019

The large number of donors during the month means that the university community met a special giving challenge issued by four alumni: Brad Bradshaw, Wes Elingburg, Ken Hughes and Dale Sims.