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Mock Trial Competes at the Atlanta AMTA Regionals Tournament

Mock Trial Competes at the Atlanta AMTA Regionals Tournament

by Laura Overby | Mar 30, 2026 | News

Students from Western Carolina University’s Mock Trial club received several awards at the Atlanta American Mock Trial Association Regionals Tournament on Feb 27 to March 1.  Mock Trial is a competitive club where students act as attorneys and witnesses in simulated...
Communication Professors Research How People View AI News Credibility

Communication Professors Research How People View AI News Credibility

by Laura Overby | Feb 28, 2026 | Faculty Focus

Communication professors Matt Binford, Candy Noltensmeyer and Katerina Spasovska have begun the next phase of their research project which will explore how people across the country understand the news and determine credibility, and how Artificial Intelligence changes...
Public Relations Students Prepare for the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Exam

Public Relations Students Prepare for the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Exam

by Laura Overby | Feb 2, 2026 | News

The semester has just started, but public relations students at Western Carolina University are already preparing for the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Examination in a new class being offered this semester. This semester, public relations students at...
Janet Oppenheimer, APR, Fellow PRSA, Honored at PRSSA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Event

Janet Oppenheimer, APR, Fellow PRSA, Honored at PRSSA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Event

by Laura Overby | Nov 30, 2025 | News

Retired public relations professional Janet Oppenheimer was honored at the 30th anniversary celebration for the Public Relations Student Society of America at Western Carolina University on Nov. 8 for her contributions to the public relations concentration at WCU....
Professor Vincent Russell Organizes “People Vs War” Event

Professor Vincent Russell Organizes “People Vs War” Event

by Laura Overby | Oct 31, 2025 | Faculty Focus

Professor Vincent Russell put war on trial during the People vs. War event at the Appalachian Women’s Museum on Oct. 7.  The event was organized and promoted by communication professor Vincent Russell, chair of the Diane Withrow Coyle Peace and Justice Fund. The Coyle...
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