The 2025 Research and Scholarship Conference

will be held March 19-20, 2025

This year the Research and Scholarship Conference will return with in-person exhibitions of student research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. Graduate and Undergraduate students will be able to register their academic work and present to audiences at the 27th Annual Undergraduate Exposition, the 33rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium, and
the Annual Faculty Scholarship Celebration. 

Author David Joy to Give Keynote Address at WCU Research and Scholarship Conference

Western Carolina University double alumnus and best-selling author David Joy will give the keynote address at the annual Research and Scholarship Conference at WCU. The event will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.

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RASC 2025: David Joy and Campus Research Presentations

The Undergraduate Exposition and Graduate Research Symposium Poster Presentations that will follow Joy’s Keynote Address embody the breadth of WCU’s research community.  RASC allows students from all disciplines to share their research on various subjects. 

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2025 Schedule At A Glance

Wednesday, March 19th: The Undergraduate Exposition and Graduate Research Symposium (open to campus and the public):

  • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Undergraduate and Graduate Oral and Performance presentations, A.K. Hinds University Center
  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The Research and Scholarship Conference Keynote Address, Ramsey Center Arena
  • 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm – Award Ceremony, Ramsey Center Arena
  • 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm – The Undergraduate Exposition and Graduate Research Symposium Poster Presentations, Fine Arts Exhibits, and Reception, Ramsey Center Concourse

Thursday, March 20th: The Faculty Scholarship Celebration:

  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – The 4th Annual Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk Competition, A.K. Hinds University Center’s Grandroom
  • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Faculty Scholarship Celebration Luncheon, A.K. Hinds University Center’s Grandroom (reservation-only event)
    • 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm – Awards and Highlights