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Chancellor Kelli Brown

Notes from Chancellor Brown

Celebrating our accomplishments is especially important this year as we honor the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and its impact on our region.  

Grady Jones

A Student's View

Being a student here means more than pursuing a degree. It means becoming part of a community that challenges you to think critically, engage meaningfully and serve others with heart.  

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Homefield Makeover

A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway.  

Jerry Miller

Plastic Rain

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµresearchers study microplastics in wake of Hurricane Helene.  

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Economic Impact

Each year, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµgenerates a total economic impact of $682 million statewide and supports more than 5,800 jobs, both directly and indirectly.  

Ron Rash

English professor picked for NC Literary Hall of Fame

Ron Rash, the Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Cultural Studies, has been named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame.   

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Global Black Studies program shines

The National Council for Black Studies, recognizes one academic program for outstanding achievement with the Sankore Institute Award. This year’s award recipient was WCU’s Global Black Studies program.   

Alvin Malesky

Psychology professor lauded for teaching excellence

Professor Alvin Malesky has received the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.   

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Chancellor Kelli Brown 4-peats on Business NC Power List

For the fourth year in a row, Business North Carolina magazine included Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµChancellor Kelli R. Brown in its Power List of the state’s most influential leaders.