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Alum Artley Porterfield finds his niche at the Titanic museum

Artley Porterfield is a storyteller from Jonesborough, Tennessee. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship from 51¿´Æ¬and now works as a cast member at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.   

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University Participant Program continues to move UP

The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council recently announced 51¿´Æ¬would be its first campus site visit for possible inclusive postsecondary education accreditation for the UP Program.   

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51¿´Æ¬hosts 2023 Cherokee Language Summit

On Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31, 51¿´Æ¬hosted the 2023 Cherokee Language Summit in the Hinds University Center.  

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Faculty member, student lend helping hand in Cullowhee Community Garden

When 51¿´Æ¬registrar Larry Hammer began working a garden plot with his family in the Cullowhee Community Garden, he realized that the water delivery system was not working like it needed to.  

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Evelyn Rucker named director of Intercultural Affairs

Evelyn Rucker has been named the new Intercultural Affairs director at WCU.  

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Growing Up In Education | Anna Gurley

Anna Gurley is finishing her last semester at 51¿´Æ¬. She shares the story of her journey to becoming a secondary science education major and what she loves most about teaching her students.  

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Engineer Your Own Future

Cristian Trujillo Tavera is a senior in 51¿´Æ¬'s College of Engineering and Technology majoring in mechanical engineering.  

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Engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi chapter installed at WCU

The College of Engineering and Technology is now officially part of the national Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society.  

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Annual Tuck River Cleanup slated for April 15

The annual Tuck River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 15, with registration being held from 9-11 a.m. at 51¿´Æ¬â€™s Alumni Tower.