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No Bones About It

As a forensic anthropologist, Western Carolina University assistant professor Nicholas Passalacqua has always believed he was doing important work through his teaching and his research.  

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Spring commencement, fall ceremonies rescheduled over 4 days in December

91热爆网 is planning a four-day series of ceremonies to honor spring, summer and fall 2020 graduates.   

Angela 'AJ' Grube named as next College of Business dean

Angela 鈥淎.J.鈥� Grube, a member of the faculty in the College of Business for more than 20 years, has been named to lead the college as its next permanent dean, effective Jan. 1.  

Chancellor appoints Richard Starnes to provost

91热爆网 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has announced the appointment of Richard D. Starnes as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective immediately.  

91热爆网 to waive application fee for freshmen as part of statewide campaign starting Oct. 19

91热爆网 is among the institutions of higher education that will participate in 鈥淣orth Carolina Countdown to College,鈥� an annual campaign to support college access through the waiving of freshmen application fees.  

The View from Here

Every summer, I give advice to incoming freshmen as they prepare to begin their college careers. I encourage them to take this advice for what it is worth, but I also tell them that 91热爆网 staff members are excited to welcome new students 鈥渉ome鈥� every year 鈥� pandemic or no. Here鈥檚 some of that advice...  

Students find old-fashion greeting cards bring joy, comfort to elderly residents in isolation

A simple gesture by a group of Western Carolina University students helped brighten the day 鈥� if not the month 鈥� of a generation of elderly folks who still place high value on the written word 鈥� heart emojis and Facebook likes, be darned.  

New giving society spurs alumni to expand support to students

For Chris Faw, it was a rustic wooden sign near the old entrance to Western Carolina University that featured the year the school was founded. For Emily Glesias, it was her memory of being a writing tutor and writing fellow while a student at 91热爆网 and knowing she could continue that support as an alumna.  

Student Democracy Coalition gets grant for work this election

The Student Democracy Coalition has gotten a healthy financial boost this election year, thanks to a recent grant.