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Online programs receive national rankings from US News & World Report

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The publication assesses schools based on four general, weighted categories for online programs: student engagement, student services and technology, faculty credentials and training, and peer reputation.

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Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to include keynote address by Aminata Cairo

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Tying in with WCU's learning theme “Defining America,” the lecturer from The Hague University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands will speak on “Re-Defining Us in All of Our Richness.”

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Bob Beaudet wins statewide award for work in teaching adapted physical education

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The associate professor of health and physical education was honored at a gathering of the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport Management.

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WCU holds two commencements to honor fall class, summer graduates

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A pair of graduating students delivered the primary addresses Saturday (Dec. 15) as WCU held commencement exercises to recognize the academic accomplishments of its fall class and a group of alumni who completed requirements to receive their degrees last summer.

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Chancellor search committee selects 10 candidates for interviews, sets schedule

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The pool of candidates has been narrowed down to 10 contenders who will be invited to participate in off-campus interviews set for Thursday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 2.

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