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COURT RULING

On the tennis court, Jordan Strickland is a focused, intense, yet level-headed player for Western Carolina University. Nothing seems to rattle the junior.  

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PATRIOT GAMES

Keion Crossen ’18 didn’t just grow up a long way from the NFL; he grew up a long way from anywhere.   

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WRIGHT NAMED ONE OF TOP TEACHERS IN UNC SYSTEM

The University of North Carolina has recognized Laura Wright, a professor in WCU’s English Department, as one of the top teachers in the system, naming her among 17 recipients of UNC Board of Governors Awards for Excellence in Teaching for 2018.  

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WCU ACCOLADES

A summary of WCU accolades and accomplishments.  

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ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT SUCCESS NAMED ACE FELLOW

The American Council on Education announced that Lowell K. Davis, associate vice chancellor for student success, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2018-19 academic year.  

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MPM PROGRAM LEADER TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ‘DOWN UNDER’

Australia always has been a place where Vittal Anantatmula, professor and director of Western Carolina University’s Master of Project Management Program, wanted to conduct research.  

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FINANCE STUDENTS ARE BULLISH ON TVA CHALLENGE

Western Carolina University finance students outperformed both the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard and Poor’s 500 average, as well as 24 other college teams, to take first place in an investment competition sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority.  

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THE BULLETIN

A summary of news about departures, new appointments and familiar faces in new places.  

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STATE OFFICIALS GATHER FOR CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING ON APODACA SCIENCE BUILDING

More than a dozen current and former members of the General Assembly and other state officials were among the 200-plus who gathered in March for a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction on Western Carolina University’s Apodaca Science Building.  

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