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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s (HART) latest production opened on Friday, July 12, to a large crowd of eager audience members. “Brigadoon,” the musical made popular by the film of the same name starring Gene Kelly, is a spectacular summer whirlwind filled with dance, romance and kilts! “Brigadoon” tells the story […]
[Note from the Editor: We will update this story as more program directors become available for comment.] Chancellor David Belcher announced on Thursday, July 18, which programs recommended for discontinuation by the program prioritization recommendation list would be axed. Out of the original 13, Belcher decided that the bachelor’s in […]
On Thursday, June 20, at Western Carolina University’s University Center Grand Room, family, friends and colleagues of the late Angi Brenton gathered to celebrate the life of WCU’s former provost, who was so pivotal in expanding WCU’s future in the short time she was with the University this past year. […]
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre has done it again! “Side by Side by Sondheim” is an enjoyable show full of witty banter, outstanding talent and beautiful music that showcase the esteemed Broadway musician and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. The small cast of six, singing to only a piano played by musical director […]
With the help of some dedicated Western Carolina University faculty and students, Habitat for Humanity will return to Jackson County. Among those working to bring Habitat for Humanity back is Director for WCU’s Center for Service Learning Lane Perry. Perry said he had been involved with the effort to bring […]
The Mountain Summertime Arts and Crafts Show will return to Western Carolina University to celebrate its 24th year. Students, professors, local artists of every stripe and community members alike will be congregating in the Ramsey Center from June 29-30, where they will have the chance to interact with both local […]
Approaching a bridge, a young Scott Carter drove on I-95 with his grandmother in the passenger seat. He earned the privilege of driving on their long road trip thanks to his dedication to memorizing Bible verses to please his granny. At the time, the verses were just words that held […]
David J. Brown, an experienced arts professional that has worked in the field of art and visual culture for more than 25 years, will take over as director of the Fine Arts Museum at Western Carolina University effective July 1, following the retirement of founding director and curator Martin DeWitt […]
The recently released program prioritization recommendation list has everyone’s head spinning. Faculty members from all departments across campus are discussing, emailing and worrying about programs getting cut and how it will affect the University. There has also been some chatter from students who received letters that their program might get […]
Western Carolina University recently released a program prioritization recommendation list that categorized all of its academic programs by looking at several numerical factors. On the list, eight programs were recognized as excellent and to be considered for additional funding, five were recommended to implement an action plan to better their […]
