An MBA Brings it All Home for Waynesville Woman

Emily McCurry can make anyone feel right at home ― maybe because she most certainly is. Home for her is Waynesville, where she was born and raised. She is a community leader, with a long list of local service and civic organizations, and a successful businesswoman, with an office on Main Street.   

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Graduate programs among best in nation, according to US News and World Report

U.S. News and World Report included Western Carolina University in several categories of its recently released 2021 Best Graduate School rankings.  

Nursing Residency Pivots Standard Training to Assist During Pandemic

As COVID-19 protocols began taking effect in the Asheville area, registered nurses in a primary care residency and fellows program at Western Carolina University made a quick shift to assist an at-risk population while still continuing their training.  

Seminar series at Biltmore Park on business strategies

Mary O’Connor, business coach and founder of Epic Mind Consulting, will serve as the instructor.  

Spring semester enrollment hits all-time high; graduate, transfer, distance numbers all up

Just a year after Western Carolina University’s spring enrollment surpassed 11,000 for the first time in the institution’s history, the tally for the current spring semester has hit another seasonal record, with a total of 11,434 students.  

A different hunger games held for participating North Carolina university students

The Collegiate Hunger Challenge takes place through April 25, with points earned based on activities centered around collecting and donating food for neighbors in need or hunger awareness.   

Grant Writing Certificate Program offered at Biltmore Park site

Jack Smith, a nationally recognized grant writing trainer, will serve as workshop instructor.  

‘Lean’ thinking workshop offered at Biltmore Park instructional site

Todd Creasy, director of the master’s degree program in business administration and associate professor of management and project management at WCU, will serve as instructor.  

Week of activities on campus to highlight graduate study opportunities

WCU's second annual Graduate Education Week is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1.