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Pride of the Mountains Marching Band looks to inspire others to ‘Believe’

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In addition to performing at WCU's six home football games, the band will make its second appearance in five years at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Presentation by Gifford Pinchot III, wife Libba kicks off 2019-20 campus theme

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Pinchot III is the grandson of Gifford Pinchot Sr., the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service who once managed forests of the Biltmore Estate.

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University alumna Jessica Woods named assistant to chancellor

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She had been serving as executive assistant to WCU Chief of Staff Melissa Canady Wargo for the past six years.

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WCU listed among nation’s ‘best public college values’ by Kiplinger

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The university is ranked 62nd among public higher education institutions across the nation in terms of value for in-state students.

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At WCU, We welcome every member of the Catamount family, as well as our local community members, to be an ongoing part of the life of our institution. We strive to provide resources to our alumni and to the businesses and residents of our region.

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Trustees elect officers, appoint committee to study beer, wine sales at sporting events

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Bryant Kinney, an alumnus and public and governmental affairs executive who resides in Lincoln County, was elected to serve as chair.

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