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WCU Board of Trustees to meet online June 5

The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University will hold its quarterly meeting beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, via the Zoom video conferencing service.  

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WCU to hold postponed May commencement ceremonies in December

It will be May in December for members of Western Carolina University’s spring graduating class of 2020 who were originally scheduled to participate in commencement ceremonies this month until the events were postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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But wait…there’s more! List of faculty, staff award nominees expands

Because of a technical glitch, the names of several nominees for top WCU faculty and staff honors scheduled to be announced as the semester draws to a close were accidentally omitted from a previously published list of contenders.  

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Collaborative innovation drives solutions in Catawba County

With the onset of COVID-19, health care systems across the country began assessing readiness in the event of a surge of COVID-19 patients. Catawba Valley Health System in Catawba County, North Carolina, was no different.  

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Zsolt Szabo selected to judge international trombone competition

Zsolt Szabo, Western Carolina University’s assistant professor of trombone and euphonium, has been chosen to join a select group of internationally renowned trombone players to judge an online competition.  

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WCU to offer online introduction to Cherokee course

Western Carolina University’s Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment will be offering a four-week online introduction to Cherokee course entitled “Cherokee 101 – Online,” July 6-31.  

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Honors College reading project donates to local school meals program

With WCU's 'Book Buddies' program cut short this year, the Honors College is donating $450 to help cover expenses for Smokey Mountain Elementary School's meals-at-home program.  

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Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards program canceled; winners to be notified

The annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards program scheduled for Friday, April 24, at which faculty and staff are recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service, has been canceled.  

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General Assembly appoints Rebecca Brown to WCU Board of Trustees

Cary resident Rebecca Brown has been appointed to serve on the university’s Board of Trustees.  

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