Miles Komuves, the coordinator of alcohol and drug education with student community ethics at Western, is making a big effort to reach out to WCU students who have alcohol and substance abuse problems. Komuves received $8,557 from the Town of Sylva recently to enhance some of the programs that the […]
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Thriving in the Real World: Recent graduate Cody White
It’s no secret that the current job market has future Western graduates worried about the future of their careers. Recent WCU graduate, Cody White, was fortunate and was able to find a job utilizing his degree, although it was not an easy process. White graduated from Western in the spring […]
WCU trustees approve name change to School of Stage and Screen
Western Carolina University’s academic programs in motion picture and television production, musical theatre, theatre arts and dance officially have been “schooled.” That’s because what had been an academic department since its inception in 2007 is elevated to the School of Stage and Screen, thanks to action taken by the WCU […]
Cherokee man pleads not guilty to girlfriend’s murder
A Cherokee man pleaded not guilty on Monday, June 7 to the murder of his girlfriend.James Ernest Lespier, 31, is charged with one count of murder in the death of 22-year-old Erien Amanda Smith, known as Mandi to friends and family. At the defendant’s arraignment hearing in Asheville, Magistrate Judge […]
WCU to offer new international studies program in fall
Western Carolina University will begin offering a new bachelor of arts degree in international studies this fall following official approval of the program by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors earlier this spring. The new program is being developed as a “coordinate major” that will draw from existing […]
WCU graduate found dead in Tuckaseigee River
The body of a Western Carolina University graduate was found around Noon on Friday, June 4 in the Tuckaseigee River west of Dillsboro after hours of searches conducted by area officials. The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Allen Stanley Brisson of Fayetteville, who received a bachelor’s degree in management from […]
WCU’s Graduate School holds commencement
A Western Carolina University faculty member recognized as one of the University of North Carolina system’s best teachers delivered the primary address Friday (May 7) as WCU held commencement exercises to honor the accomplishments of current and former graduate students. About 270 students currently enrolled in WCU’s Graduate School were […]
NC Forest Service may increase fees for outdoor recreation
Many recreational outdoorsmen and women may have to pay more money to do the activities they enjoy. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing increasing or creating more user fees at some recreation areas on Nantahala and Pisgah national forests. The proposals include creating a fee for the first time at […]
Western students, staff to perform at Roanoke Festival Park
What happens when Western Carolina’s own Bradley Martin is awarded $103,960 by the Roanoke Island Commission? You perform a two-hour piece to your love of Irving Berlin and figure out what is up with Charlie Brown, of course! For June and July, Martin along with seven Western student actors, eight […]
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