R. Turner Goins, a nationally known specialist in American Indian aging issues, is Western Carolina University’s first Ambassador Jeanette Hyde Distinguished Professor of Gerontological Social Work.

Tia Panther (shown left) was named the top reader for the “Dig into Reading” Summer Reading Program for the week of June 17.  “Don’t forget to bring in your reading logs to turn in your time,” said Robin Swayney, Qualla Boundary Public Library manager.  “Be the top...

CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University should conduct a systematic process of review and prioritization of its academic programs on an on-going basis and take steps to improve the data that is used to assess and guide the future development of academic programs....

Kelly J. Muse, of Cherokee Middle School, attended a seminar held recently at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers.

Four health-related online degree programs at Western Carolina University have received high national rankings in affordability and “Best Buy” designations from the distance education information clearinghouse GetEducated.com.

Cherokee Elementary School is pleased to announce that we achieved the status, under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, of making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2011/2012 school year. Our students and staff are to be commended on this accomplishment.