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ĢƵeconomist finds $144 million ROI on local Medicaid, SNAP funding
February 20A study by a ĢƵ economist indicates that Jackson County saw more than $144 million in total economic impact from the $770,000 that county government invested in the local Department of Social Services to administer Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits last year.
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Book by ĢƵprofessor examines ethical issues in the business of sport
February 20A recently released book written by Kadence Otto, professor of sport management in the College of Business at ĢƵ, takes a fresh look at some of the latest ethical challenges arising in the business of sport.
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Alumni Office announces starting lineup for 2026 Ballparks and Brews Tour
February 17Like a baseball team’s manager gearing up for spring training, the folks in the Western Carolina University Office of Alumni Engagement are sharpening their pencils and setting the starting lineup for the second annual Ballparks and Brews Tour.
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CCESL to host MLK National Day of Service events
January 14ĢƵ’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning will host a series of events in partnership with local organizations to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 and Wednesday, Jan. 21.
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Peace in action: ĢƵstudents bring Nobel ideas to San Diego
January 13This past November, five Brinson Honors College students traveled to San Diego to present their “Partners in Peace” project at the National Collegiate Honors Council’s annual conference.
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ĢƵconstruction management students use SPOT to help local community
January 12At the Southwestern Child Development Commission building, the future is meeting the past.
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WCU’s ‘Our Natural World’ Camp for youngest Jackson County students ignites STEM passion in rural classrooms
December 9ĢƵprofessors are helping Jackson County's youngest learners embrace STEM and understand how science is embedded in rural communities.
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CET students build doghouses for SPOT, donate others to local animal rescue
November 21The aroma of sawdust filled the air for weeks on end inside the construction management lab in Belk. Hammers were banging, drills were squealing and six different teams were looking to make their mark on the College of Engineering and Technology — while helping local dogs in the process.
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Call Me MiSTER welcomes new cohort for 2025-26
November 19One of Antonio Tyson’s greatest mentors in high school was his drama teacher. The ĢƵ student had a lot going on at home his senior year, and through that, his drama teacher was a shoulder to lean on.
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ĢƵto expand student support services for STEM students
November 14Kristin Daiber, the director of the Office of Student Retention, recently received a TRIO grant from the Department of Education for $1.4 million.