A former ECU chancellor is suing the UNC System. Here's what you need to know.

By Maydha Devarajan | July 6

Earlier in June, former ECU Chancellor Cecil Staton filed a lawsuit against the UNC System over his resignation in March 2019. Here’s what you need ...

'College was not even an option': UNC system promises a more affordable future

By Evelyn Gandy | October 2

N.C. Promise Plan kicks off the semester by bringing cheaper bill

By Blake Weaver | August 21

UNC President Margaret Spellings speaks about her review at the Spellings Commission on Sept. 26, 2017.

UNC BOG defends President Spellings' bonus

By Anna Pogarcic | April 8

Location: Cullowhee, N.C.

Type: four-year, public

Year founded: 1889

Total enrollment: 10,382

Undergraduate enrollment: 8,448

Acceptance rate: 38.8%

Graduation rate (after four years, 2013): 32%

In-state undergraduate tuition and fees (2014-15): $4067.50

Sports nickname: Catamounts

Website: www.wcu.edu

UNCA to offer free summer courses to promote on-time graduation

By Jonny Cook | March 22

"First to finish" is a new program offering free summer courses for students one or two classes short of senior status, covering tuition, fees and housing. ...

UNC ranks number one for best value among public universities

By Emma Boggess | January 30

UNC-Chapel Hill is number one on Kiplinger's ranking of best values in public education.

Tourism rises as leaves fall in western North Carolina

By Lucas Risinger | October 2

Tourism in western North Carolina has increased in recent years, driven by the appeal of the region's fall foliage.

WCU's distance learning enrollment grows despite period of decreasing online enrollment

By Luke Schrager | September 28

As Western Carolina University finalizes its online enrollment for this coming year, the school's online distance learning program is expected to grow ...