Scholarships Awarded to Communication Students

Scholarships Awarded to Communication Students

Seven communication students received department-awarded scholarships, which will be effective in the Fall of 2025. Each student received a scholarship established by former communication department members or partners in the community. Bethan Wallace and Brooke...
Alumni Appreciation: Ryan Carpenter

Alumni Appreciation: Ryan Carpenter

Western Carolina University communication department alumnus, Ryan Carpenter, shared his career journey and insight as an audio professional. Ryan Carpenter graduated from WCU in May 2024 with a B.S. in communication, concentrating in broadcasting, and a minor in...
Dr. Mindy Weathers Receives Tenure

Dr. Mindy Weathers Receives Tenure

Dr. Mindy Weathers of the communication department will receive tenure this spring at Western Carolina University. Weathers has been a professor at WCU for two years and was a tenured Associate Professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Dedication...
Podcasting Course Prepares Students for Real-World Opportunities

Podcasting Course Prepares Students for Real-World Opportunities

Professor Don Connelly is offering a professional podcasting course at Western Carolina this semester to teach students the skills needed to plan, produce and distribute high-quality podcasts while exploring career opportunities in the growing podcasting industry. The...
I Love WCU Month in the Department of Communication

I Love WCU Month in the Department of Communication

Each February, generations of Catamounts celebrate I Love WCU month by giving to programs, reflecting on their time at Western and participating in service projects. This year, the department participated by having students share their love for WCU and experiences...