WCU is a University of North Carolina Campus
- Center for Rapid Product Realization
- Cherokee Studies
- Fine & Performing Arts Center
- Institute for the Economy & the Future
- Local Government Training Program (LGTP)
- Mountain Heritage Center
- Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines
- Public Policy Institute
- Ramsey Regional Activities Center
- Small Business & Technology Development Center
A WCU grad becomes the first female member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to receive a medical degree
Centers, Institutes, & Affiliates
WCU’s influence is felt throughout the surrounding areas. We play a key role in business development, the preservation of Cherokee culture and mountain culture, and the advancement of technology and public policy.
In addition to their community focus, our centers and institutes are also dedicated to scholarly research in a number of disciplines.