Former Women's Golfer Ashley Hovda, WCU Women's Student-Athletes Recognized by the Southern Conference Jun 20, 2008
Nardia Moore (1999-02), Soccer - Was the first-ever signee for Western Carolina University women's soccer program back in 1998. a 2002 graduate of WCU, Moore continues to rank atop a pair of single-season statistical categories with 15 goals on 38 shots in the 1999 season. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Track & Field Concludes 2007-08 Catamount Athletics Year Jun 14, 2008
Success was also gleaned in the class room Western Carolina University had 25 student-athletes named to the Southern Conference Fall Academic team; a league-leading 22 student-athletes named to the Southern Conference Winter Academic team; and a league-leading 34 student-athletes named to the Spring Academic Team. Combined, WCU had 81 student-athletes honored on the three All-Academic teams, the most in the SoCon. (Catamountsports.com)
NACMA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors Jun 12, 2008
Tracie Hitz, assistant athletics director for marketing at Northwestern University and Devon Thomas, director of marketing and licensing at the University of Idaho were selected to join Shawn Becket, assistant vice president/general manager, University of Pittsburgh ISP Sports Network; James Companion, associate commissioner, Big South Conference; Frank Cuervo, assistant director of athletics - external operations, Indiana University; James DiLoreto, associate athletics director for external... (Nacda.com)
Cardinals Agree to Terms with 30 Draft Picks Jun 11, 2008
Western Carolina University Waynesville, TN. 43. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Catamount Student-Athlete Roundtable Debuts at Catamount Tracks Podcast May 30, 2008
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - In the continuing effort to provide innovative and insightful programming for the Catamount Tracks Podcast, the Western Carolina University Athletic Department is pleased to introduce the first edition of the Catamount Student-Athletes Roundtable hosted by women's basketball players and. Heather and Jessica begin their first podcast discussing the success of the women's basketball team this past year, give a re-cap of each sport from the 2007-08 season, discuss what the Student... (Catamountsports.com)
Cam Miller Transfers To Marshall Basketball May 29, 2008
- Marshall University Thundering Herd head basketball coach Donnie Jones announced today that Camden Miller, a forward out of Wheelersburg, Ohio, will transfer to Marshall from Western Carolina University. Miller, 6-foot-8, played in 16 games last season at Western Carolina and averaged 11. (Goherd.com)
Catamount Club Scholarship Auction Update from Director, Gorham Bradley May 25, 2008
The Scholarship Auction is designed to raise funds to support scholarships for the student-athletes at Western Carolina University while also creating an opportunity for alumni and friends to come together and strengthen the pride for Catamount Athletics. This year's event will include: Meet the Coaches Reception Silent Auction Dinner Live Auction Special Video Highlight of the year in Catamount Athletics. (Catamountsports.com)
30 Western Carolina Student-Athletes Receive Degrees in Commencement Ceremony May 13, 2008
The Catamount student-athletes were part of the largest graduation in Western Carolina University history with over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students receiving their diplomas. Two Western Carolina soccer student-athletes graduated with honors - (sport management) and (international business) each graduated Magna Cum Laude. (Catamountsports.com)
Obituaries 5.7.08 (60) May 8, 2008
She was a graduate of Wadesboro High School, received her bachelor s of arts degree in Education from High Point College and later her master s degree in Education from Western Carolina University. Her teaching career began at Peachland Elementary School and later moving to Morven Elementary School. (Anson Record, NC)
Denson, Decker united in marriage (41) May 4, 2008
A 1992 graduate of Union Pines High School, he earned his B.S. in sports management from Western Carolina University in 1997 and an associate degree in respiratory care from Sandhills Community College in 2002. He is a registered respiratory therapist employed in the Cardiac Catherization Lab at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Slow-Moving Storm Front Prompts Weather-Related Change to Catamount Baseball May 4, 2008
Cullowhee, N.C. - A slow moving storm front which has wreaked havoc from Tennessee eastward has again prompted officials at Western Carolina University to make a schedule change. Game two of the Southern Conference baseball series between the Catamouns and the Wofford Terriers has been pushed back to 6:00 pm in an effort to avoid the inclement weather. (Catamountsports.com)
Southern Conference Announces 2008 Distinguished Service Award Winners; WCU's Avis A. Phillips Recognized May 2, 2008
He is a member of the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees while Avis is a former member of the same group. Ted is the Chairman and President of Buffalo Construction Co. and President of the Wellington Development Company. (Catamountsports.com)
NIU chooses Compher to replace Phillips as AD Apr 16, 2008
He is a native of Baltimore and has previously worked at Vanderbilt University and Western Carolina University. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Compher to be named new athletic director at NIU Apr 15, 2008
Prior to that, he spent four years as athletic director at Western Carolina University. Compher is also a former assistant athletic director at North Carolina State and Vanderbilt. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hurricane seer sees more storms, and more criticism Apr 11, 2008
The quotes a vocal critic of the outlooks, Western Carolina University coastal geologist Rob Young: The primary problem I have with these forecasts is they contain no actionable information. If Grays team or NOAA predicts 15 storms instead of 12, what are you supposed to do different. (Nature News Service)
'Sexist jokes bring out prejudice' Apr 9, 2008
According to the study's lead author Thomas E Ford of Western Carolina University, "Sexist humour is not simply benign amusement. It acts as a 'releaser' of prejudice. "Our research demonstrates that exposure to sexist humour can create conditions that allow men especially those who have antagonistic attitudes towards women to express those attitudes in their behaviour. " The researchers came to the conclusion after analysing two experiments. In the first one, they asked a group of male... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Kristallnacht prints donated to Western Carolina Apr 5, 2008
Littleton, 85, and his wife, Bess, Littleton donated several vitreographs, including those by himself and Eisch, to the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University last year. The prints are especially important now, said Deborah Miles, executive director of the Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville. (The Daily Reflector)
Gorham Bradley Named Director of the Catamount Club Apr 4, 2008
"Having had the opportunity to work him over the past few years, I have been very impressed with his enthusiasm, professionalism and love for Western Carolina University. He has already met many of our Catamount Club members and alumni throughout the area and will be a superb Director." ... "With the energy surrounding the football program as well as the recent success from many of our other athletic teams, this gives the Catamount Club an incredible opportunity to reach out to students, alumni... (Catamountsports.com)
Jacks and Jills of all trades: Park rangers’ jobs range far and wide Mar 31, 2008
Thompson, 40, is a graduate of Western Carolina University s natural resource management program and has 13 years in with the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. She is the most widely qualified member of the staff, but she s still learning. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Catamount Sports Net Mar 29, 2008
Broadcasting Western Carolina University Athletics ... A 2001 graduate of Western Carolina University, Hooker is originally from Liberty, NC, and now resides in Cullowhee. (Catamountsports.com)
St. Tammany News launches redesigned Web site Mar 20, 2008
Thomas Monroe Peters wrote on Mar 20, 2008 7:43 AM:" I'm from Abita Springs but I live in Cullowhee, NC and working at Western Carolina UNiversity. I love the new site much better. I love being able to keep up with what's going on back home. Now you guys just need to use more color pic for the prep sports. Thanks and keep up the good work. ". Christina Taylor wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:46 PM:" The site looks great! Thanks! :) ". (Covington News Banner, LA)
Clash of the titans Mar 20, 2008
Space jam: Scrappy shakes hands with Paws the catamount, Western Carolina University's mascot, before the championship game at the SoCon tournament March 10. Western Carolina University played before the Lady Mocs. (The University Echo, TN)
Former Indians standout places first in shot put Mar 9, 2008
500 miles to attend Western Carolina University on a track and field scholarship, Fort White High alum Patrick Morris next goal is only inches away. Im really trying to break my schools record in the shot put, Morris said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Women's Cross Country Falcons Named an All-Academic Team Feb 27, 2008
Appalachian State University Arizona State University Arkansas State University Austin Peay State University Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Binghamton University Boston College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California Polytechnic State University California State University, Fresno Central Connecticut State University Central Michigan University Clemson University Coastal Carolina... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Seminar focus is on gangs, bullies Feb 23, 2008
Western Carolina University students Christy Waymouth and Mark Hudson, both of Huntersville, have earned roles in the University Player s production of Guys and Dolls, running through Sunday, Feb. 24. J.M. Alexander Middle School student Jennifer Parker was honored at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Department s Do the Right Thing quarterly awards ceremony last week, where 12 students throughout CMS were recognized for their exceptional behavior and attitude. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
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Madden, a Cashiers native, received a masters of public administration from Western Carolina University, and brings with him experience in both town and county government, and real estate licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. He has served as a county commissioner in Jackson County and presently serves on the N.C. Board of Community Colleges and the N.C. Board of Landscape Architects. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
WSU's Public Finance Conference begins Wednesday Feb 21, 2008
Former WSU professor John Bardo, Chancellor of Western Carolina University. He will be speaking about regionalism and the role of the university in economic development, in a pre-conference session. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Denson, Decker to wed (33) Feb 17, 2008
He is a 1992 graduate of Union Pines High School, a 1997 graduate of Western Carolina University with a bachelor of science degree in sports management, and a 2000 graduate of Sandhills Community College with an associate degree in respiratory care. He is employed as a registered respiratory therapist in the Cardiac Catherization Lab at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Former Iowa State AD among EIU finalists Feb 5, 2008
Before moving to Sacramento State, Wanless served as director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks (1990-1999); director of intercollegiate athletics at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C. (1986-1990); and in numerous athletic positions at Towson State University, Baltimore, Md. (1973-1986). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hundreds of Profs Hold Green 'Teach-In' Feb 1, 2008
"For my students, three years ago, it felt like I was shoving this down people's throats. Now it feels mainstream," said Jane Nichols, who teaches interior design at Western Carolina University ... Western Carolina University hosted a recycled fashion show. (Newsmax)
Bobby Moranda, Catamount Baseball Sign Three for This Season, Five for Next Jan 24, 2008
About the incoming class for next season, Moranda added, "I feel like my assistant coaches and have assembled a great recruiting class. From the time they were hired in late July, the two of them were relentless in their efforts. This class features players from five different states - for our coaches to be able to go into that many areas and sign players with this talent is remarkable, and says something about Western Carolina University and our baseball program.". Western opens its 2008 season... (Catamountsports.com)
Court to rule on loans' fairness Jan 23, 2008
James F. Smith, an economist at Western Carolina University, said that makes the Bank of America case hard to predict. "I don't think you can tell one way or the other what the Supreme Court will say about the case," he said. (News & Observer)
WCU Track & Field Takes Home Four Victories at Niswonger Inviational Jan 22, 2008
- The Western Carolina University Indoor Track and Field Teams turned in another dominating performance at the Niswonger Invitational this past weekend in Johnson City, Tenn. The Catamounts turned in four victories, with two wins each for the men's and women's teams. (Catamountsports.com)
Catamount Cheerleaders Announce Try-out Dates for 2008-09 Squad Jan 17, 2008
Try-outs are open to all current Western Carolina University students, as well as incoming freshmen and transfer students ... Registration will run from 6:00-6:30 pm on Friday, April 18 with the Preliminary Meeting and first clinic to follow;* Those wishing to try-out must bring proof of medical insurance and proof of acceptance to Western Carolina University;* All materials for the try-out will be learned during the special clinics. (Catamountsports.com)
Stony Brook University Athletics Announces Two New Staff Members Jan 12, 2008
Blank comes to the Seawolf program from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina where she was the Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development. While there, Maryrose monitored academic progress for all student-athletes, conducted performance enhancement consultations, oversaw the Academic Enrichment Program, and assisted with CHAMPS/Life Skills programming. (Goseawolves.org)
Sigmon makes campaign stop in Lenoir Jan 12, 2008
An accounting and economics major at Western Carolina University, Sigmon said he favors eliminating the inheritance tax and supports reform of the alternative minimum tax that is beginning to affect middle-income wage earners. As for helping Caldwell County out its economic malaise since the departure of thousands of furniture jobs overseas, Sigmon said he wants to facilitate dialogue between business and community leaders. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Western Carolina Hosts Furman Thursday Night on Canton/Clyde Day Jan 10, 2008
Thursday night is also WCU Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night with employees of Western Carolina University receiving a FREE admission when they present their University ID at the ticket window. The first 100 WCU employees through the gates will also receive a nifty Cat Backer back sack, courtesy of Catamount Clothing & Gifts. (Catamountsports.com)
Aldridge Joins Bearcats Jan 8, 2008
CINCINNATI The University of mens basketball team added (South Webster, OH/South Webster), a transfer from Western Carolina University, to the roster as a non-scholarship player. Aldridge, a 6-7 wing, joined the team today after completing his paperwork and receiving his acceptance to the University of Cincinnati. (BearcatInsider.com)
Georgia Tech's Roberto Castro Receives NCAA Top VIII Award Jan 4, 2008
Members of the committee are: Gene Corrigan, former Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner; Timothy W. Gleason, (chair) commissioner, Ohio Athletic Conference; Stephanie Harrison-Dyer, associate director of athletics/compliance coordinator, Albany State University (Georgia); Calvin Hill, consultant, Jerry Jones and the NFL's Dallas Cowboys; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, former University of California, Los Angeles, track and field student-athlete and Olympian; Gibbs Knotts, faculty athletic... (Theacc.com)
Scientists see no point to easing seawall ban Jan 2, 2008
"The idea we'll go out there and put something in the water, use the coast of North Carolina as our test laboratory and then argue about what happened afterward, that is bad coastal management in my opinion," said Rob Young, a coastal geologist and director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Western Carolina University, which circulated the letter. The communities are seeking a change in the law because they depend on sandbags to protect houses from erosion near shifting... (News & Observer)
Western Carolina Names Dennis Wagner Head Football Coach Jan 1, 2008
"I am excited about being the next head football coach at Western Carolina University," said Wagner by phone Monday afternoon ... This is truly a new beginning for the Western Carolina Football program," Smith added. "He and his family, wife Cyndi, daughter Whitney and son Josh, will be great additions to the Western Carolina University and the entire community. (Catamountsports.com)
A brand new beat Jan 1, 2008
The applicants were selected based off a 10 page application process, along with a video evaluation done by this year's U.S. Army All-American band director Bob Buckner of Western Carolina University. Brian Prato of Sports Link helped organize this year's first annual Army Band All-American event, and he see's big things for it in the future. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Previewing Western Carolina Dec 29, 2007
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY DID YOU KNOW * Western Carolina currently is the only school in the Southern Conference to have representation in the Major Leagues, NBA and NFL. Jared Burton is a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds; Kevin Martin plays for the Sacramento Kings; Brad Hoover is with the Carolina Panthers and David Patten with New Orleans * Western Carolinas Ronnie Carr hit the first 3-point field goal in NCAA mens basketball history during the 1980-81 season (Nov. (StateFans.com)
Parents Face Tough Questions When Santa's Magic Fades Dec 26, 2007
D., professor, psychology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C.; Alan Hilfer, Ph ... "They are beginning to ask a lot of questions, they start seeing the inconsistencies -- 'Hey, we don't have a chimney, how does Santa get in here?' or 'the Santa at one department store looks different than the Santa I saw over there,' " said Bruce Henderson, a professor of psychology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C.. (Health-Finder)
Professors lead research team in Bermuda Dec 24, 2007
Researchers from East Carolina University involved in the project include: Stanley Riggs, Dorothea Ames, D. Reide Corbett, David Mallinson, Michael O'Driscoll, J.P. Walsh, all from geology; Tom Allen and Tom Crawford, geography; Okmyung Bin, Mohammad Jahan-Parvar, and Craig Landry, economics; Hans Vogelsong of recreation and leisure studies; Nancy White, Coastal Studies Institute director; and a number of researchers from University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Appalachian State University,... (The Daily Reflector)
Truth about Santa a delicate matter Dec 21, 2007
Some parents may worry about the effect of the Santa story on kids once they figure out who's really been eating the cookies and milk left by the fireplace, but giving kids an immediate dose of reality on the subject isn't necessary, says child psychologist Bruce Henderson of Western Carolina University, because young children often use their imagination and when they play. "Santa is just one of the many fantasy figures that exists in a preschooler's world," Henderson said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Brown: Many questions, few answers Dec 17, 2007
In 2005, Brown earned both of her degrees from Southern Miss, and in 2006 she accepted a position as an associate professor in applied criminology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., where she continues to work today. Fred Hawley, interim chair of WCUs Criminal Justice Department, said Brown teaches classes, runs mock courts and writes grants for the university. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Western Carolina Still Amidst Search for Next Head Football Coach Dec 16, 2007
Cullowhee, N.C. - The search for the next head football coach at Western Carolina University continues ... "While there may seem to be several `ideal' applicants and Western Carolina University seems like the `perfect' job to many candidates, it needs to be a win-win situation for everyone.". (Catamountsports.com)
Ross gets top award from ACS Dec 1, 2007
After grabbing top honors at the Western Regional Tournament of Plays held last month at Western Carolina University, the Hopewell High Headliners advanced to the state level competition on Nov. 15 and 16 at Fayetteville State University. The thespian group performed the same one-act plays that brought them regional success adaptations of Kindertransport and You ve Seen This Play Before. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Study to look at prospects of inland port in western NC Nov 27, 2007
Lawmakers have appropriated $100,000 for a study in which researchers from Western Carolina University will determine if a port is feasible. It has nothing to do with water, said Alan Thornburg, senior policy fellow at Western Carolina. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Western Carolina Women's Golf and Head Coach Steve Lott Sign Four to National Letters of Intent Nov 22, 2007
Academically she is very solid and has been asked to join The Honors College at Western Carolina University in 2008. She has been listed for three years in Who's Who Among American High School Students and has twice won the Founders Award for The JGA of Broward County. (Catamountsports.com)
FCC to Provide $400M for Rural Telemedicine Networks Nov 21, 2007
Western Carolina University -- In collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the university will build a broadband network that will ultimately connect the university's health care facilities to community health care facilities serving residence on the reservation and in outlying areas. Approximately 224 facilities will be served at speeds ranging from 10 Mbps Ethernet connections to 100 Mbps shared Internet2 service. (Local Tech Wire)
FCC taps western N.C. to expand telemedicine for rural patients Nov 20, 2007
The FCC wants the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Western Carolina University and the Jackson County Department of Public Health to work together with the program's first grant. That western North Carolina coalition will get $3. (The Daily Reflector)
Statement from Western Carolina Athletic Director Chip Smith Regarding Catamount Head Football Coach, Kent Briggs Nov 13, 2007
"Western Carolina University head football coach will be relieved of coaching responsibilities and assigned to another university position following WCU's football game with Furman University on Saturday, November 17. I will begin a national search for a new head football coach immediately. I informed Coach Briggs, the assistant coaches, the Catamount football players and the University's executive administration of this action today. The specific reassignment is under discussion and will be... (Catamountsports.com)
Hopewell drama types are improving their act Nov 10, 2007
Both one-act plays performed by the Hopewell Headliners, the high school s theater arts thespians, won top honors at the Western Regional Tournament of Plays held at the end of October at Western Carolina University. Hopewell s adaptations of Kindertransport and You ve Seen This Play Before were both selected as winners, and the double victory means the Headliners are now on their way to the state-level North Carolina Theatre Conference competition on Nov. 15 and 16 at Fayetteville State... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
BGSU Men's Basketball Roster Update Nov 10, 2007
The Falcons will face Western Carolina University on Friday, in the first of three games in as many days at the Peggy Cronin Classic. Tipoff for Friday's WCU game is 5:00 p.m. at UC's Fifth Third Arena. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Fall Just Short, 63-60, vs. Western Carolina Nov 10, 2007
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Western Carolina University used a pair of back-to-back three-pointers in the game's late going to narrowly defeat the Bowling Green State University men's basketball team, 63-60, Friday night (Nov. 9). (Bgsufalcons.com)
Marshall Women Falls In WNIT Opener, 89-77 Nov 10, 2007
Following the 1970-71 season for Marshall women's basketball, only the second season ever for the "Green Gals" as Marshall's women were known until the early 1980s, MU was invited to the third WNIT. That tournament was held at Western Carolina University, in rather remote Cullowhee, N.C., and Marshall fell to East Stroudsburg (66-43) and to California State (70-48). Marshall's last trip to the WNIT, pre-or post-season, or NCAA Tournament, was a decade ago when Sarah Evans-Moore led Marshall to... (Goherd.com)
Women's basketball opens regular season against Georgia Southern on Friday Nov 9, 2007
Prior to her one-year stint in Ohio, Dunn served as the head coach at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., from 1998-00. In her final season with the program, the Lady Catamounts posted 12 wins which was the most in 15 seasons at WCU.. (Judolphins.com)
Water bill benefits hurricane-hit Louisiana Nov 9, 2007
Robert S. Young, a coastal geologist with Western Carolina University who has studied Louisiana's delta, echoed that sentiment. He said Louisiana officials dangerously have made the pitch that coastal restoration efforts will protect people living on a coast whose future is uncertain. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Sexist Humor No Laughing Matter, Psychologist Says Nov 8, 2007
7, 2007) A research project led by a Western Carolina University psychology professor indicates that jokes about blondes and women drivers are not just harmless fun and games; instead, exposure to sexist humor can lead to toleration of hostile feelings and discrimination against women ... Thomas E. Ford, professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, watches as students Caleb Corwin (left) and Paul Ingram (right) take part in an experiment to determine the impact of watching a videotape... (Science Daily)
One guide helps students look beyond college rankings Nov 5, 2007
"I had direct experience others didn't have," says Turchy, environmental supervisor for the transportation department and a graduate of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. "I could tell he was a little impressed.". A leg up in the job market is just one way students can benefit when they work closely with faculty, sometimes side-by-side in research. (USA Today)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Western Carolina University. Western Illinois University. (USA Today)
Photo Gallery: Ten Endangered U.S. Beach Towns Named Oct 30, 2007
At the meeting, Robert Young of Western Carolina University warned against feeling a false sense of security simply because a particular community isn't mentioned. "With the right (or maybe wrong) storm, coming from the right direction, every piece of property in the immediate coastal zone is vulnerable," he said in his prepared remarks. (National Geographic)
JROTC cadets have their eyes on the prize — again Oct 27, 2007
Hopewell High School's drama department will send two one-act plays to compete in the Regional Tournament of Plays this weekend, held at Western Carolina University. Selected plays will advance to the state competition held later this year. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
