Version of the story originally in the Western Carolinian WCU students, Stephen Rider and Liah Vaartjes, have cracked the code on staying motivated while chasing their goals. He is a full-time political science major and she studies recreational therapy but there is one thing that sets them apart from fellow students – they own two […]
The people, the company and Ken Langone
October 26, 2018 by
Ken Langone, business icon and co-founder of Home Depot, shared his entrepreneurial experience with over 200 members of WCU’s staff, students and local community members through stories, tips and his novel I Love Capitalism! An American Story. Lagone’s talk on Oct. 22 was part of the University Distinguished Speaker Series and co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of […]
WNC 17-year old wrestler is living the dream
June 1, 2014 by
When it comes to business, people claim “it’s a man’s world”, but for 17-year-old Devon James, he’s out to prove that there’s a place in business for everyone, including a teen. James is a junior at Smoky Mountain High School and is doing the unthinkable. He’s starting his own business, and not just any business. […]
Local brew means big business in WNC
May 4, 2014 by
Brewing business is seeing a boom in industry, especially in the area of Western North Carolina. Twenty years ago, it was merely a hiccup in the draft market and today, according to The Asheville Citizen Times, it is a multi-million dollar business. The NC Brewers Guild estimates that there are around 100 breweries and brewpubs — […]
PRSSA: Not just for PR junkies
September 5, 2012 by
Western Carolina University has something that no other schools in the nation currently possess: the benefit of having the National President of the Public Relations Student Society of America in our very own backyard, Lauren Gray. There are many membership benefits for PRSSA, such as enhancing your education, broadening your networks, and helping launch your career. The WCU […]
