Western Carolina University’s EMC (Emergency Medical Care) program is one of only 20 four-year undergraduate paramedic degree ...

Haywood County was a natural place to launch the initiative, faculty members said. Located between WCU’s Cullowhee campus and ...

Local nonprofit Uncomplicated Kitchen hosted their sixth annual community fall event, Pumpkins in the Park fundraiser at ...

Greek organizations on campus are cracking down on who can enter social events, aiming to keep the list of attendees to members of Greek life, female students and invited friends. The goal of the ...

Cars speed down the busy four-lane highway, some drivers honking in support while others leaned out their windows to heckle as more than 50 WCU students marched along the shoulder toward the nearest ...

In the early afternoon, with mist still clinging to the waters of the river, hundreds of WCU students descend to the banks of the Tuckasegee river for the Tuck River Cleanup. Throughout the day, ...

Beginning college can be one of the most frightening yet exciting times in a person’s life. Whether you’re a freshman landing in Cullowhee fresh after graduating high school, a transfer student hoping ...

The Rock Your Mocs Walk on the WCU campus lead by Jarret Wildcatt (left) and Jimmy Harlan Nov. 14, 2023. Photo by Mattilynn Sneed. Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist November is ...

Concerts on the Creek- Friday, September 4 — 7 p.m. – Free outdoor concert series at Bridge Park in Sylva. https://www.mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek ...

Gov. Josh Stein signed the 2026-27 budget, which allows for a 3% raise for most UNC System employees and an average 8% raise for state teachers. Photo by Lily Liszka. In addition to the raise, UNC ...

Though the human decomposition facility, commonly known as the “Body Farm,” has been part of WCU for over a decade, most students still don’t know exactly what it is. Whether due to the location being ...

Tournament of Champions will return to WCUs own E.J. Whitmire Stadium on Oct. 17. Champions will return to WCUs own E.J. Whitmire Stadium Oct. 17. POTM at 2025 TOC. Photo courtesy of @ella.free on ...