Mountain Heritage Center exhibit to look at Latino life in North Carolina
"Al Norte al Norte" chronicles the daily life of Latinos living in North Carolina and opens on display Monday, Jan. 13, at the museum.
Search committee for WCU athletics director receives charge, looks to make decision by March
A 15-member committee looks to select no more than six candidates for off-campus interviews in mid-February before selecting one or two finalists to bring to campus later that month.
WCU Police take 'no shave' challenge over winter break for campus fundraiser
Participating officers raised $280 and Mike Byers, WCU's vice chancellor of administration and finance, matched that amount for a total of $560.
A Decade in Review
The past ten years at Western Carolina University have been transformational, to say the least. Our student population has consistently grown; our campus has evolved to support the future, and all members of our Catamount family have experienced many life-changing moments here at WCU. After taking a moment to reflect back, we now look to the future. Not only for our university but also for our students, faculty, staff, and community that call Western Carolina University home.
Haywood Community College joins WCU for university direct-entry admission program
The new Catamount Navigator Program builds upon the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement that governs the transfer of credits from community colleges to UNC System institutions.
This holiday season Western Carolina University First Gentleman Dennis Brown solicited the assistance of Paws and a group of WCU students to help decorate the Chancellor's Residence and surprise Chancellor Kelli R. Brown for the couple's first holiday on campus.
Distance Student Overcomes Obstacles and Achieves Education Dreams
Mary Hill Lewis, a distance student who majored in birth-to-kindergarten education, spoke at the 2019 commencement ceremony about her journey, the future and what she overcame to get to this moment.
Natalie Newman knew she had the drive and ambition to run her own business, but what she needed was direction and inspiration. She found both in Western Carolina University's master's degree program in innovation leadership and entrepreneurship through the College of Business.
WCU chancellor names committee to search for next athletics director
Ivy Gibson, associate general counsel at WCU, is chairing the search committee, which includes current and former student-athletes, Catamount Club representatives, athletics department staff and community members.