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A third summer of field school at Watauga unearths new discoveries

A groundbreaking, non-invasive archaeological dig is underway at the historic Cherokee township of the Watauga mounds in Macon County.  

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Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper slated as music headliner for 2023 Mountain Heritage Day

Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper will be the headline musical act for this year’s Mountain Heritage Day to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

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Communication sciences and disorders student travels to Thailand for Therapy Abroad

Sam Hubbard, a rising senior in the communication sciences and disorders program, recently went on a two-week trip to Thailand as part of Therapy Abroad.  

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SACSCOC accepts WCU reports without follow-up

WCU’s Fifth-Year Interim Report and the QEP Impact Report were accepted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges without the need for additional follow-up reporting.  

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Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Saturday sessions, plant sale open to public

The public is invited to attend all Saturday programs and events at no charge as part of the annual Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, which will be held on campus July 19-22.  

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WCU hosts MedCaT summer program

WCU recently hosted the MedCaT summer camp, a week-long program for Native American and Appalachian high school students interested in pursuing a career in health or biomedicine.   

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Students, faculty experience once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan

Students and faculty recently returned from three trips to Japan that gave them the opportunity to experience the culture, education, business and tech ventures of the country as part of several travel courses.  

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Mini-Mountain Heritage Day July 12

Mini-Mountain Heritage Day will take place Wednesday, July 12, from 1:45-4 p.m. on the campus of Western Carolina University.  

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WNC risk high for La Crosse encephalitis says WCU mosquito expert

With the warmer, wet weather in Western North Carolina, it is important to be mindful of personal protection from mosquitoes in this region that could carry La Crosse encephalitis.  

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