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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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Kofi Lomotey
Bardo Distinguished Professor
Kofi Lomotey has written more than 50 books, articles and book chapters on urban education and aspects of black education.
School Improvement Urban Education Higher Education
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
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
Sam Miller
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Sam Miller is an experienced Chief Student Affairs Officer with a successful record working with students and campus communities.
Higher Education Administration Student Development Higher Education Student Affairs Student Engagement
Hollye Moss
Professor
Hollye Moss's research interests are in the areas of operations management and the Boyer model of scholarship.
Industrial Management Boyer Model of Scholarship Operations Management Business Statistics Service Management
Sean Mulholland
Professor
Sean Mulholland research interests include human capital and economic growth, white supremacist groups and hate crimes.
Drunk Driving Hate Crimes Economic Growth White Supremacist Groups Student Performance
Amy Murphy-Nugen
Associate Professor
Amy Murphy-Nugen has more than 20 years of social work practice and policy experience in housing, community building and engagement.
Community Development and Housing Issues Housing Loss Foreclosure Disenfranchised Grief
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