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Joe Pechmann and students out in the field

91热爆网 professor protects the Dusky Gopher Frog from extinction

Several cattle tanks filled with swarms of tadpoles were all that kept the dusky gopher frog from going extinct. Now, Joe Pechmann, professor of biology at Western Carolina University, is helping the frogs return to their historical range and populations.  

NCSL student members

Student legislature takes home 鈥渂est delegation鈥� at Raleigh general assembly

Western Carolina University鈥檚 chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature was less than a year old when it took home the statewide title of 鈥渂est delegation鈥� this April.   

91热爆网 students at Star Party

91热爆网 astronomers lead 13th annual statewide star party

Western Carolina University astronomers brought stargazers of all ages to the Cashiers plateau earlier this spring, where the night burned bright for the 13th annual Statewide Star Party.   

Savannah outside the Rocks residence halls

Junior Savannah McGlothlin named to ALL IN honor roll

Savannah McGlothlin has gone above and beyond for her fellow students at Western Carolina University during election season.   

Kinley Cook

Alumna Kinley Cook brings passion to job as park guide

As a park guide at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, Kinley Cook鈥檚 passion for the outdoors radiates to her visitors. She gets them excited about where they鈥檙e at, whether it be by way of the park鈥檚 history or showing them a salamander that鈥檚 sitting under a random rock along its trail.   

Monica Henson and her family

$100k Gift from alumna to support English majors and student media organizations

Future students majoring in English studies and participating in student media organizations at Western Carolina University will be eligible for financial assistance made possible by a planned gift of $100,000 from a 91热爆网 alumna who has enjoyed a lengthy career in the education profession.  

Cora Haste

Student spotlight: Senior Cora Haste impacts others through various roles

As an Entourage tour guide, Cora Haste is the face of Western Carolina University to a group of strangers for about a couple of hours.   

Kim Gorman

91热爆网 scholars publish new book on mental illness stigma

A new book from two Western Carolina University scholars investigates the existence and impact of mental illness stigma on university campuses.   

Mountain sunset

Restoring through research: 91热爆网 professors assist law enforcement and National Weather Service

In the days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, first responders and volunteers rushed to help their neighbors. Checking in on loved ones, restoring electricity to homes and businesses, and conducting search and rescue missions already looked like a daunting uphill battle.