WCU Recreational Therapy

03/04/2026

Another great Wednesday at the Hermitage!!!!

02/27/2026

Yesterday, the Junior Cohort spent the afternoon presenting their research posters to faculty, staff and students in WCU College of Health and Human Sciences. These were research projects that students had worked on with Dr. Paige Dagenhard-Trainer in the RTH 380 class. Several manuscripts are submitted for possible journal publication 🎉

02/24/2026

Chilly outside, but warm and active inside! ❄️ 💪

Starting the week off strong with an energizing session led by WCU Recreational Therapy —keeping our residents active, engaged, and smiling all winter long!

02/18/2026

Great pictures of our juniors! Wow!

02/10/2026

Check out our awesome juniors at Clinical! Thankful for our community partners!

10/16/2025

Congratulations to our senior, Meghan on this incredible scholarship! Excited for your journey to San Antonio this weekend!

When Meghan Greenly, sitting beside her proud mother, got her offer, she couldn't help but smile.

10/11/2025

Check out our awesome alum, Nicole!!!! Whee are so proud of you! 💜💛💜💛

Club Rec helps participants work on their motor skills while exploring local food.

10/06/2025

Check out some of our juniors at Camp Lakey Gap this weekend! 🎉

05/03/2025

The Behavioral Health Clinical students had 2 amazing opportunities this year! First with our friends at Haywood Pathways Center, where they led groups every week with the adults and family dorm working on expressive arts, goal setting, self esteem and more!!

Students also had the opportunity to shadow at Haywood Regional Hospital with our fantastic Alum, Anna Taylor (pictured: last picture in the middle!). Anna was able to show them 2 inpatient behavioral health units and they spent the day observing assessments, groups and treatment team!

Fantastic semester and we thank our community partners!!

04/30/2025

Duet Bike!!

04/29/2025

Our final intern highlight! What a semester it has been for our interns! Looking forward to welcoming them back next week at graduation!

Garrison interned at Hinds Hinds' Feet Farm in Huntersville in a day program for individuals who have acquired a brain injury. This member-driven program uses recreational therapy to provide programming for social, cognitive, and emotional health.