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ĢƵwins big at Appalachian Energy Summit
July 15The Office of Sustainability and Energy Management led a group of student, faculty and staff to the annual Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State University in June.
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Call Me MiSTER program welcomes new cohort for fall 2024
July 15On Friday, July 12, ĢƵheld an orientation for its latest Call Me MiSTER program cohort, including a luncheon for past and present program participants.
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New mural in Stillwell combines art and science
July 11There’s a lot of buzz around the new mural on the fourth floor of the Stillwell Science Building.
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ĢƵBoard of Trustees elect Casey Cooper as its chair
July 10WCU’s Board of Trustees elected Casey Cooper as its chair during a special called meeting Wednesday, July 10, replacing former chair Kathy Greeley, who was recently appointed to the UNC Board of Governors.
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Henley named interim director of athletic bands
July 9Matt Henley has been named interim director of athletic bands and will lead the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band this upcoming season while a national search is underway for a permanent director.
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Connecting the past with the present, ĢƵstudents help with mural installation in Waynesville
July 9Bringing together ĢƵstudents, community members and a New York City artist, turned into a work of art that celebrates the past, present and future.
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POTM band director Jack Eaddy accepts position with University of Georgia
July 5Jack Eaddy Jr., director of ĢƵ’s athletic bands and Pride of the Mountains marching band, has accepted a teaching position in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia.
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Greeley appointed to UNC Board of Governors; Hardister joins ĢƵBoard of Trustees
June 28Kathryn Greeley, chair of the board, has been appointed to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors effective immediately. Joining the ĢƵBoard effective July 1, will be former N.C. State Representative Jon Hardister.
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Mountain Heritage Awards call for nominations, celebrating 50th anniversary
June 27Nominations are being accepted for the annual Mountain Heritage Awards, which recognize contributions of regional artists, nonprofit leaders and an array of organizations for their commitment to Appalachian culture and preservation or interpretation of the history of Southern Appalachia.
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Annual Planting Day event recognizes philanthropic impact of ĢƵgiving societies
June 27Members of WCU’s leadership giving societies gathered during an annual celebration of philanthropy and heard about the impact of their generosity directly from one of the more than 1,645 recipients of scholarships supported by their donations.