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  • Lisa Lefler was recognized as an honorary member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

    WCU’s Lisa Lefler named honorary member of EBCI

    Cam Adams
    February 13

    The Qualla Boundary is Lisa Lefler’s second home. Over the course of her decades-long career, the ĢƵ teaching professor has made countless trips to Cherokee, helping the tribe in any way she can through her expertise in health and anthropology.

  • Margaret Underwood conducts the ĢƵWind Ensemble

    ĢƵWind Ensemble, POTM selected to appear at 2026 CBDNA Southern Division Conference

    Cam Adams and Shane Ryden
    February 12

    The ĢƵ School of Music sends shockwaves that echo throughout campus. Its sound rolls through the mountains, hitting the ears of many inside Bardo Arts Center and thousands more on gamedays.

  • Canaan Frisby in his classroom equipment closet.

    ĢƵalum Frisby named NC SHAPE Middle School PE Teacher of the Year

    Cam Adams
    February 11

    There’s a lot that Canaan Frisby likes about his job. Being a physical education teacher is all he ever wanted to do since middle school.

  • Postcard entitled “Moonshine Still, in the heart of the mountains.” Image originally taken by George Masa. Courtesy Special Collections, Hunter Library, WCU.

    ĢƵMountain Heritage Center opens new ‘Moonshine: Spirit of Independence’ exhibit

    Peter Koch
    February 11

    The Mountain Heritage Center at ĢƵ welcomes visitors to its new exhibit entitled “Moonshine: Spirit of Independence.”

  • ĢƵstudents help with Project FIRE at Cullowhee UMC

    CCESL puts $2,000 grant to use with MLK Day of Service events

    Matt Salerno
    February 6

    On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, over 80 students filled ĢƵ’s UC Grand Room to spend an afternoon giving back to the community.

  • Jason Ross

    Study Examines Multiple Types of Organizational, Employee Fit in HR Practice

    Jason Ross
    February 5

    A recent study by two faculty members in ĢƵ’s College of Business takes a multi-faceted look at the different meanings of “fit” within the human resources practices of a business or organization.

  • A student presents at last year's Research and Scholarship Conference.

    Research and Scholarship Conference announces 2026 schedule of events

    Matt Salerno
    February 4

    ĢƵ’s annual Research and Scholarship Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26.

  • Steve White broadcasting

    Former ĢƵAcademic All-American pays homage to retired sports communicator

    Bill Studenc
    February 4

    Former Catamount football player and two-time Academic All-American Mike Wade leads a growing list of ĢƵ alumni and friends adding their support to an initiative to name the university's new football stadium media center in honor of a legendary sports information director.

  • forensic anthro student

    ĢƵstudents help Durham PD solve 2023 missing persons case

    Shane Ryden
    February 2

    ĢƵstudents assist in recovery of human remains.

  • Headshot of Eliana Cruz

    Young alumni: Eliana Cruz broadens her horizons, lands job with Charlotte FC

    Cam Adams
    February 2

    Eliana Cruz calls herself the “Snoop Dogg” of her friend group, and not just because she shares the same swagger of the D-O-Double G.

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