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Rural-urban student teacher exchange awarded grant

A $5,000 grant will help boost an educator preparation exchange program between WCU and North Carolina A and T State University.  

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Annual native plant conference returns to campus

WCU will host the annual Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, bringing an international contingent of botanists and gardening enthusiasts to campus, July 20-23.  

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School of Nursing combines outreach, experiential learning with community service

Five nursing students, one faculty member and two alumni assist Great Faith Vision, a national Christian mission group, in operating a pop-up medical clinic, which for the time being will offer free vision care for young and old.  

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Mountain Heritage Center to present ‘mini’ Mountain Heritage Day-style event

The Mountain Heritage Center will hold a crafts demonstration and music performance on campus Wednesday, July 20.   

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Native plant symposium returns to Highlands Botanical Gardens

The Highlands Botanical Gardens will resume its annual native plant symposium on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, at two locations.   

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WCU fire investigation training contributes to community, law enforcement, public safety

The Forensic Anthropology Program recently hosted three days of experiential training in structural fire and arson investigations – building and burning a furnished structure in the process.  

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Partnership will fund faculty position at WCU to help educate more nurses

In a partnership announced on Tuesday, May 24, Mission Health will fund a full-time nursing faculty position at WCU to help serve more students who want to become nurses.   

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WCU, UNCA partnership leads to new digital Southern Appalachian archive

In a collaborative effort, Hunter Library has established an extensive, digital collection that will provide improved access to regionally focused materials of Southern Appalachia.  

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Construction management students earn industry certification through corporate support

Students in the Kimmel School of Construction Management are getting a no-cost head start on important industry certifications that will give them an advantage as they graduate and go into professional careers.  

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