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  • Heidi Dent

    Students Can Improve Emotional Intelligence

    February 14

    Research being conducted by a marketing professor in ĢƵ’s College of Business may shed light on how students can improve their own emotional awareness and develop the so-called “soft skills” that many of today’s employers desire.

  • William Moultrie

    William Moultrie

    February 12

    William Moultrie, associate vice chancellor for Student Success, carries a firm belief in never underestimating oneself. He holds true that the size of one’s problems is nothing compared to their ability to solve them. There is hard work to be done and the pressure of privilege challenges us to stay honest and engage in a more meaningful life.

  • Vittal Anantatmula

    New Handbook Aims to Improve Project Performance

    February 10

    The handbook is aimed at an audience including professors, doctoral students, graduate students and other research scholars in project management and related professions.

  • Jack A. Eaddy Jr.

    Jack A. Eaddy Jr.

    February 6

    Jack A. Eaddy, Jr., a native of Orangeburg, SC, and director of athletic bands at ĢƵ, was named one of 10 finalists for the Grammy’s 2023 Music Educator Award, being the only college professor chosen among 1,205 nominees.

  • Jane Adams-Dunsford

    Jane Adams-Dunford

    February 6

    With more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Jane Adams-Dunford is passionate about lifelong learning, diversity and inclusion and being a champion for students.

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    Zoe | A Day in the Life

    January 30

    I didn't mean for this video to be this long, sorry if it's too long. I wanted to show some of my daily life at ĢƵ. I am a student teacher right now (my last semester as a full-time student), and I want to show you what a typical day in my life is like here at WCU!

  • Angela Dills

    Increased School Choice May Improve Student Mental Health

    January 24

    A groundbreaking study co-authored by a ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ, 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 ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ 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.