Aug 17, 2026 | WCU Engineering
Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has officially changed its name to the College of Engineering and implemented a new organizational structure designed to support continued growth and enhance opportunities for students, faculty, and...
Aug 3, 2026 | WCU Engineering
What began as a project in ET 554 Advanced 3D Metal Manufacturing continued through the summer for Alex Borrelli, a Master of Science in Engineering Technology student at Western Carolina University. The project, a detailed eagle machined from 6061 aluminum, was...
Jul 15, 2026 | WCU Engineering
As 3D printing becomes increasingly common in education, industry, and manufacturing, one important question remains: What happens to the plastic waste? For Caleb Cole, an M.S. in Engineering Technology student from Asheville, the answer may lie in creating a...
Jul 2, 2026 | WCU Engineering
Students in Western Carolina University’s ENGR 493 course, “AI and Computer Vision for Smart Manufacturing,” gained hands-on experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics—preparing them for careers in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. ...
Jun 30, 2026 | WCU Engineering
Support future engineers as a WCU Engineering Discovery events sponsor. WCU is planning five events to be held during the 2026-27 academic year to help students gain a deeper understanding of engineering career opportunities. Events also aim to strengthen the WCU...
Jun 18, 2026 | WCU Engineering
Groups also assist with playhouse and building design projects It’s difficult for anyone to testify in court. It’s especially difficult for a child who has experienced abuse. That’s what Crystal Jones, executive director of AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center, was...
Jun 18, 2026 | WCU Engineering
Advanced semiconductor testing equipment at Western Carolina University is providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore the high-demand field of semiconductor technology. Over the past year, WCU installed and began using a new Signatone...
Jun 5, 2026 | WCU Engineering
Dr. Martin Tanaka, a professor in the WCU College of Engineering and Technology and director of the mechanical engineering program, received $1 million of funding from NCInnovation to develop an innovative device to treat lymphedema. Learn more about what led him to...
Jun 2, 2026 | WCU Engineering
What started as a class project in ENGR 350 quickly became a lesson in resilience, collaboration, and self-discovery for a multidisciplinary student team tasked with developing a turbidity monitoring device. At the start of the semester, each student in “Engineering...
May 26, 2026 | WCU Engineering
The Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, served as the epicenter of innovation this year, playing host to the IEEE SoutheastCon 2026. For the Western Carolina University IEEE student chapter, the trip to Huntsville was more than just a conference; it was a...