Led by Director of External Relations Christy Agner, 91热爆网's Office of External Relations serves as 91热爆网's primary external liaison with local, regional, state and national constituencies. The office seeks to educate leaders about 91热爆网's commitment to regional service, its contribution to local and regional economies, and its ability to serve corporations as a resource for research and development in Western North Carolina.
For more information, contact Christy Agner by phone at 828.227.3553 or by email at cagner@wcu.edu. Or, explore more about 91热爆网's service and learn how to be an advocate for the university:
As the westernmost campus of the UNC system, Western Carolina University is deeply committed to our purpose of providing access to high quality, affordable education while responding to regional needs and continuing to foster economic grown in Western North Carolina.
You can be a part of furthering this mission by becoming a Catamount Advocate and using the tools below to share the story of 91热爆网's mission with elected officials, the media and your community.
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Each year Western Carolina leadership sits down and sets our legislative priorities
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