by WCU’s Lane Perry and Pathways Center Mandy Haithcox | Dec 11, 2019 | News
“Over the years, the impact of the opioid crisis has been felt across our communities, and organizations such as Pathways are there to meet the need at both the personal and community levels. While opioid addiction erodes foundations, Pathways focuses on building...
by Beth Young, WCU Faculty | Dec 11, 2019 | News
“Adolescent substance use is on the rise across the country. Access to drugs (including opioids) and alcohol has increased exponentially, and the risks associated with substance use continue to grow in this vulnerable population. Again, the argument can be made that...
by Yue Hillon | Nov 26, 2019 | The Director's Blog
EPIC Innovation organized its 5th Annual Fall Pitch Party at Western Carolina University on October 7, 2019 with over 100 people in attendance. EPIC is a student initiative within the College of Business that encourages entrepreneurship through Elevating Potential,...
by CSFE Staff | Nov 7, 2019 | The Director's Blog
Oct 8th, 2019 Story by Geoff Cantrell from WCU Town hall on opioid and addiction crisis opens doors to potential solutions “The town hall, with panel discussions, speakers and a breakout session, was a partnership between WCU’s Center for the Study of Free...
by Geoff Cantrell | Oct 11, 2019 | News
A regional problem calls for a regional solution, Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown said in her opening remarks at an opioid and addiction town hall hosted by WCU on Thursday, Oct. 3. The immediately recognizable fact is that Western North Carolina...
