• Angela Dills

    Increased School Choice May Improve Student Mental Health

    January 24

    A groundbreaking study co-authored by a Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ professor of economics indicates that increased school choice may result in improvements in student mental health, with fewer incidents of adolescent suicide and a lower likelihood of mental health issues later in life.

  • Hossein Fazilatfar

    Recent Book Shines Light on International Arbitration Issue

    January 22

    A book written by Hossein Fazilatfar, assistant professor of business law at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, on what experts have called one of the most pressing issues in the field of international arbitration is winning rave reviews from legal scholars and attorneys from international law firms alike.

  • Ethan Cheng

    Research Examines Social Media Impact on Hospitality Industry

    January 21

    Although it may seem counterintuitive, a recent study co-authored by a Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ professor of hospitality and tourism management indicates that employers may actually benefit if their workers take a few minutes to engage with social media.

  • Kevin Fulk

    Study: AI Helps Students with Test Prep, Interview Practice

    January 20

    A recent study by a group of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ professors in the College of Business indicates that leveraging applications that utilize artificial intelligence holds promise for test preparation and job interview practice by students, with potential benefits beyond academia.

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    Made in NC: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµand Jackson County share deep connection

    January 20

    Four Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµalumni from various industries in Jackson County shared the impact the university has had on their decision to open a business in Jackson County and how the university has helped them grow.

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    Graciella | A Day in the Life

    January 13

    Find out what a normal day in the life of Graciella, a student here at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ!

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    Live Western

    November 8

    In 2021, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ started market research to better understand its perception in the higher education market, complete a competitive audit and identify opportunities for growth, and define its institutional personality for a statewide brand campaign.

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    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

    November 8

    Ed Broadwell receives doctorate of humane letters

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    New Faces

    November 8

    Celebrate new faces at WCU

  • Ronnie Carr

    Ronnie Carr

    November 8

    Ronnie Carr put himself and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ into the record books on Nov. 29, 1980, when he made the first intercollegiate 3-point shot.