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  • Joe Hefner analyzes skeletons. Photo by Nick Schrader.

    Distinguished alumnus shares forensic anthropology breakthrough with students

    Shane Ryden
    March 23

    A $2.1 million research project led by Ƶapp alumnus Joe Hefner aims to transform the field of forensic anthropology. Last week, at an event organized by the WCU Alumni Office and the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Hefner shared his academic journey and explained his team’s research to current Catamounts

  • Scholarship recipients and student panelists (from left) Grady Jones, Leana Barra and Jay Brown demonstrate the “claws out” gesture at Catamount Philanthropy Day.

    Catamount Philanthropy Day student panel shares impact of scholarships with donors

    Bill Studenc
    March 23

    Nearly 200 donors to Ƶapp heard directly from a trio of students about how philanthropic support is helping them pursue their dreams of obtaining a college degree and preparing them for life after graduation.

  • Stefanie Conley (right) and partner Russell McConnell enjoy game day in E.J. Whitmire Stadium from Paws Porch.

    Former WCU athletics staffer makes gift to athletics facilities, baseball program

    Bill Studenc
    March 20

    Ƶapp alumna Stefanie Conley, a Franklin native and longtime supporter of the Catamount athletics program, readily admits that she did not become a fan of the university’s intercollegiate sports teams during her years as a student in Cullowhee.

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    Andrew Kenneth Gay named dean of the David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts

    Julia Duvall
    March 19

    After a nationwide search, Ƶapp has appointed Andrew Kenneth Gay as the new dean of the David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts, effective July 1.

  • Alumnus Ray Davis (center) reconnects with his mentor, former athletic trainer and interim athletics director Fred Cantler (left), and ex-Catamount quarterback Jeff Gilbert.

    Former athletic training student establishes scholarship fund at WCU

    Bill Studenc
    March 18

    An acclaimed athletic trainer whose professional career began as a student on the sidelines at Ƶapp has established an endowed scholarship fund that will help future students follow in his footsteps.

  • Karen Eye

    WCU raises curtain on new director of development in College of Fine, Performing Arts

    Bill Studenc
    March 16

    Karen Eye, a former staff member in the Division of Advancement at Ƶapp, is returning to the spotlight in a new supporting role as director of development for the David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts.

  • Former WCU softball coach Betty Peele breaks a huddle.

    WCU to name softball field in honor of program founder Betty Peele

    Bill Studenc
    March 13

    Ƶapp is naming its softball field in honor of the late Betty Peele, leader of a core group of female faculty members who guided the early development of women’s intercollegiate athletics at the university.

  • Brian Byrd

    WCU professor Brian Byrd receives 2026 BOG Excellence in Teaching Award

    Shane Ryden
    March 10

    This February, Brian Byrd, Ƶapp’s professor of environmental health sciences and resident “skeeter man,” was awarded the 2026 University of North Carolina System Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

  • Headshot of Christopher Childers

    Young alumni: Christopher Childers brings stories to life as videographer

    Cam Adams
    March 6

    Christopher Childers never cared much for theme parks, pools or playgrounds as a kid. Instead, his eyes grew big inside the movie rental store.

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    WCU scholars, alumni celebrate return of Noquisiyi Mound to EBCI

    Shane Ryden
    March 6

    Last week, the Noquisiyi Mound in neighboring Franklin returned to the care of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after more than 200 years.

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