In recent years, student internships have become an important aspect of a student’s college education, in fact, some universities are requiring this hands-on, “real world” experience before issuing degrees in many fields of study.  Although most internship placements...

Southwestern Community College has announced the President’s and Dean's lists for Spring 2013. To earn the honor of President’s List, students must achieve and maintain a 3.85 Grade Point Average. Students with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.84 earn the honor of the Dean's...

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.