Japanese Program News
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That’s what I’m Tolkien about
September 21Instead of a traditional semester of teaching, John Whitmire, professor of philosophy at ĢƵ, spent his spring 2026 semester researching the notion of “a hope that holds fast even in the face of the hopeless,” through the acclaimed works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Study Examines Distracted Driving Laws Impact on Traffic Fatalities
September 16The success of distracted driving laws including cellphone bans on reducing traffic fatalities across the United States depends upon factors such as the comprehensiveness of deterrence strategies and the consistency of enforcement and fines.
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Mountain Heritage Center opens new “People of Colonial North Carolina” exhibit
September 15The Mountain Heritage Center at ĢƵ (ĢƵ) is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, “People of Colonial North Carolina,” which opened on Sept. 8.
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First Citizens Bank gift supports ĢƵ students through access to stock market data
September 15Students in the College of Business at ĢƵ now have access to real-time stock market trading information through laboratory space made possible through a financial contribution from First Citizens Bank.
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Western Carolina Power earns four Public Power Awards of Excellence
September 11Western Carolina Power has once again been recognized for excellence in serving its customers and community.
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ĢƵ alumnus awarded for historic preservation work with EBCI
September 11Beau Carroll was chosen in late August to receive the 2026 Historic Preservation Award from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATALM), a national nonprofit that celebrates the work of Indigenous scholars and working advocates across the country.
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ĢƵ receives grant to expand student civic engagement efforts
September 11ĢƵ has received a $6,000 Civic Engagement Award grant to support student-led voter registration, voter education and civic participation initiatives through the university's Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.
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ĢƵ Professor Examines Impact of Crypto Ownership on Financial Literacy, Preparedness
September 8A new study by a faculty member in the College of Business at ĢƵ examines the impact of ownership of cryptocurrency on a household’s financial literacy and its perception of how prepared the family may be for coping with a budgetary crisis.
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ĢƵ senior Gracie Threadgill helps NASA in effort to find life on Jupiter moon
September 8Gracie Threadgill doesn’t have to travel far to complete her coursework at ĢƵ. She grew up just down Highway 74 in Whittier, amongst the mountains that are adorned with life from her home to campus.
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ĢƵ students hike across Costa Rica on study abroad trip
September 4Casey Ward didn't understand what she was getting herself into this summer when she signed up for a study abroad trip, but that just made her time all the more unique.