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8 hrs ago | The Mountaineer Publishing Company

Tuscola grads receive diplomas

From left to right Tuscola seniors Sydney Morris, Shelby Tricoly, Caitlin Hines and Abigail Christopher pose for a photo before graduation.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Mountain Xpress

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Beginning in the Fall 2013 semester, Western Carolina University, along with the University of North Carolina system campuses, will provide student health insurance through Student Blue from BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina .

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Mountain Xpress

Associate dean at Western Carolina University endows scholarship

Ken Flynt, an associate dean in the College of Business at Western Carolina University, has endowed a scholarship in memory of his late son.

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Related Topix: Waynesville, NC

Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity

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The NC Omega Zeta Colony at Western Carolina University finished number one among all Fraternities for the Spring 2008 semester.

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Related Topix: Student Society, Pi Lambda Phi

Tue May 21, 2013

The Sampson Independent

Hitting the right notes

After singing during the talent portion of the pageant, Caitlin Joyner was named Miss Hobbton in 2012.

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Related Topix: Salem College

Mon May 20, 2013

The Asheville Citizen-Times

Pisgah's Thompson signs

Pisgah High School recently held a recognition day for Ashley Thompson. Thompson has had an outstanding high school golf career at Pisgah where she set all county records for lady golfers.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Gloucester County College Provost John Henzy wraps up storied career

Over the bulk of his 43 years on campus, he figures he has taught as many as 30,000 students.

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Related Topix: Rutgers University, Hendersonville, NC

Wed May 15, 2013

The Mountaineer Publishing Company

WCU holds trio of commencement ceremonies for record-breaking spring class

Western Carolina University held commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center to recognize the academic accomplishments of the students who make up the university's record-breaking spring class.

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Related Topix: Little Rock, AR, University of Arkansas Little Rock

Tue May 14, 2013

Mt. Airy News

Surry Early College holds academic awards ceremony

Surry Early College Senior Jacob Simpson is presented with a framed picture of North Carolina State University.

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Related Topix: North Carolina State University, Dobson, NC

Mountain Xpress

Spellbound: Buncombe County students face off in May 16 spelling bee at Erwin High

Prepare to be spellbound as Buncombe County students from six middle schools face off in a May 16 spelling bee sponsored by Altrusa Foundation of Asheville and co-sponsor Western Carolina University.

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Related Topix: Buncombe County, NC, Asheville, NC, Education Etc., Enka, NC

Sun May 12, 2013

Asheville Citizen-Times

Sony donates pro camera to WCU film program

Western Carolina University celebrated the gift of a state-of-the-art professional camera from Sony valued at nearly $100,000 on May 3 at the fifth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival of student productions.

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Related Topix: Cameras, After Earth, Oblivion, Western, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Spartanburg, SC

Fri May 10, 2013

The Asheville Citizen-Times

Hendersonville's Cook wins 9th, 10th titles

Hendersonville senior Hailey Cook has won her ninth and 10th career state championships at today's NCHSAA 1-A track meet in Greensboro.

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The Mountaineer Publishing Company

Ahead of the game

Just like the decision to forgo a traditional high school education, the 2013 Haywood Early College graduates had a different kind of graduation ceremony May 8 at the Education Center in Clyde.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Asheville Citizen-Times

WCU mourns the passing of Provost Angi Brenton

Angela Laird Brenton, 60, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Western Carolina University since Aug.

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Related Topix: University of Arkansas Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, State University, AR, Missouri State University, Abilene Christian University

Mon May 06, 2013

Mountain Xpress

WCU seeks input on master plan from community members Monday, May 13

Representatives of the firms assisting Western Carolina University in drafting a comprehensive master plan that will guide campus development and improvements in the years ahead will seek input from members of the community Monday, May 13, in Sylva.

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Related Topix: Sylva, NC, Jackson County, NC, Cullowhee, NC

Sun May 05, 2013

The Mountaineer Publishing Company

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Speaker Ron Rash

Critically acclaimed author Ron Rash will be the guest speaker at the Friends Annual Meeting.

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Thu May 02, 2013

Daily Dispatch

Granville County manager resigns, moves toward family

Brian Alligood has resigned his position as Granville County manager to accept a job as city manager in the eastern North Carolina community of Washington.

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Related Topix: Granville County, NC, Plymouth, NC, Boiling Springs, NC

Asheville Citizen-Times

Quantifying teacher preparation

The quality of teacher education matters in North Carolina. Western Carolina University and other University of North Carolina system teacher preparation programs account for a third of our state's nearly 100,000 public school teachers.

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Psychology, Science

Wed May 01, 2013

Asheville Citizen-Times

WCU prof receives Tony nomination for 'Pippin'

Broadway star Terrence Mann, who holds Western Carolina University's Carolyn Plemmons Phillips and Ben R. Phillips Distinguished Professorship in Musical Theater, is a two-timer no more.

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Related Topix: Musical Theater, Arts, Theater, Music!, Tony Awards, Recreational Vehicle, Award

Sun Apr 28, 2013

Mountain Xpress

All they have tonight

Jeremy Rose, the lead singer and guitarist for local indie-rock band Total War , grew up in Raleigh and went to college at Western Carolina University.

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Related Topix: Asheville, NC