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As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina System, WCU attracts students from around the globe for its nationally ranked programs, affordability through NC Promise and exceptional student support. Recognized as a top adventure college and surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, students can explore the region's vast natural diversity through unrivaled experiential learning and recreational activities. Offering residential, hybrid and online programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees at our main campus in Cullowhee, WCU in Asheville located at Biltmore Park, and wherever students are through distance learning.
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Channa R. De Silva
Associate Professor
Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.
General Chemistry Computational Chemistry Nanotechnology Biotechnology Inorganic Chemistry
Enrique Gomez
Associate Professor
Enrique Gomez's interests are in supernova, gamma-ray bursts, and late stage stellar outflows.
Cosmic-ray Radiation Late Stage Stellar Outflows Supernova Gamma-ray Bursts Physics Education Research
David R. Dorondo
Professor
David R. Dorondo's research interests include the history of the European cavalry and the military horse.
European Diplomatic History Military Horse European Cavalry History Modern European History
Randy Collins
Dean
Randy Collins is a distinguished engineer who has long experience combining student work in the classroom and collaboration with industry.
Aviation Student Success Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jennifer S. Schiff
Professor
Jennifer Schiff's research is in comparative water policy around the globe, with a concentration on policies targeting water scarcity.
International Studies Politics of Ethnic Conflict Model United Nations International Political Economy Global Issues International Environmental Politics Politics of Asia Simulations in Diplomacy
Hal Herzog
Professor Emeritus
Hal Herzog has been investigating the complex psychology of our interactions with other species for more than two decades.
Animal Ethics Animal Welfare Human Sexuality Biological Psychology Animal Sciences
Edward Lopez
Professor
Edward Lopez is Professor of Economics and founding director of Western Carolina University's Center for the Study of Free Enterprise.
Economics of Ideas Public Choice Ethics of Capitalism Public Finance Principles of Economics Intermediate Microeconomics Law & Economics Entrepreneurship
Scott Rader
Associate Professor
Charles “Scott” Rader has entrepreneurial work experience in the areas of information technology product development and management.
Literary Deconstruction in Consumption Meanings Ethnographic Exploration of Experiential Consumption Postmodern Consumer Culture Postmodern Consumption Social Media Marketing
Elizabeth McRae
Associate Professor
Elizabeth McRae’s teaching and research interests include the intersection of race, gender and politics in America and in the modern South.
American History American South Race and Politics Gender and Politics Modern South
Ronald Rash
Professor
Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall.
Southern Writing Poetry English Appalachia Novelist
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