WCU Receives State Funding for New Engineering Building, Program Expansion
Western Carolina University will be building a new engineering facility and expanding its College of Engineering and Technology programming, including robotics, energy, controls, and automation, thanks to recently approved state funding.
WCU is a catalyst for the growth and investment of technologically oriented businesses and industry in the region and state,” said Randy Collins, dean of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology. This funding will enable us “to provide a 21st century cutting-edge engineering education for our growing demand of talented engineering students and our industry and business partners.”
The new engineering facility and funding will enable expansion for programs and laboratories in high demand areas, enabling WCU to adapt to evolving technology and industry needs.
