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Rob Young

Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines joins American Flood Coalition

The coalition states its mission is to protect the nation鈥檚 residents, economy and military installations.  

Crystal Ellwood

Graduate student explores dystopia, literature, and racial bias in journalism

Crystal Ellwood constantly toed the line between literature and art up until the moment she decided to pursue her graduate degree in English at 51看片. Her passion for literature and creative arts inspired her to take a more creative approach to her literature masters and paved the way for her first novel.  

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

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

Graduate Student Emily Ashe

Graduate student explores bacterial communities in forensic science

Emily Ashe already knew what she wanted to do long before she came to 51看片for her bachelor鈥檚 degree. Knowing that she wanted to have a future in medicine was a key factor in choosing WCU, where she eventually earned her degree in pre-med biology. Now, she is in the graduate forensic pathology program, after taking a year off for a fellowship with the FBI.  

51看片Student Tori Renfroe

Tumors Hamper But Don鈥檛 Stop Student from Living Her Best College Life

At age 19, Victoria (Tori) Renfroe has about 30 years left to live, according to the hourglass she鈥檚 been handed by her doctors. That鈥檚 right, to age 49. Yes, she鈥檚 hopeful for a little more time, and with regular doctors鈥� visits, she might get it, she said. But in the meantime, she鈥檚 got college to finish, law school to attend, human rights to protect, a puppy to raise, a relationship to revel in and, well, you get the idea.   

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Educational offerings set on bone identification, organizational change, grant writing

A wide array of classes and workshops will be available this summer through WCU's Division of Educational Outreach.  

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51看片holds commencements to recognize academic achievements of expected record spring class

Recognition for four graduating students with perfect GPAs, presentation of an award to one of the UNC System鈥檚 premier teachers, and the inspiring success stories of two other graduating students were among the highlights.  

Ed and Andrea Cody Alumni of the Month

Ed and Andrea Cody Alumni of the Month

Meet our Alumni of the Month: Ed and Andrea Cody! They graduated in 1979 and 1980 with degrees in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Home Economic with a concentration in consumer-resource management respectively.  

Grace Woodard

Graduate Profile: Grace Woodard

Grace Woodard will graduate with a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio art, and a concentration in sculpture, ceramics, and papermaking. During her time at WCU, Grace has received numerous accolades including an Honors College scholarship, Friends of the Arts scholarship, Chancellor鈥檚 Academic Scholarship, and the Tara and Jim Miller Art Fund Scholarship. Her thoughtful and nuanced work has also been recognized through a project grant award, and with the 鈥淏est in Show鈥� and the Chancellor鈥檚 Award at the 51st annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition.