News
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Cat Chats: Dan Brooks and Mike Murphy
August 15In this edition of Cat Chats, current football student-athlete Mike Murphy talks with former player Dan Brooks '76. Dan went on to coach at Tennessee and Clemson. He is also a member of the Catamount Club Board of Directors.
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From the age of steam to the age of AI, WCU puts students first, serves its region as economic engine
August 14Ƶapp has faced many challenges over the past year: a historic storm, an ever-changing landscape in higher education, competition for enrollment, and budget uncertainty from the state and federal levels.
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Randy Collins named to National Engineering Education Committee
August 13Randy Collins, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at Ƶapp, has been selected as a member of the executive committee and director of the Engineering Deans Council of the American Society for Engineering Education.
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WCU volunteers rally to clean up Catamount Gap
August 12Ƶapp has changed in many ways since its founding in 1889, but one tradition has always stayed true: Catamounts give back, and they honor the land they’re standing on.
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A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey
August 12Universities and colleges across the United States are finding that an ever-increasing number of students on their campuses are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.
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Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship
August 11Recent Ƶapp alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.
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WCU Instructor, Local Nonprofit Partner on Entrepreneurship Camp for Underserved Youth
August 6A Ƶapp instructor of management will be leading a weeklong entrepreneurship and leadership camp for underserved youth in Western North Carolina to help them get an early jump on learning some of the steps necessary for starting a business.
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Welcome to the Whee!
August 6We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Catamounts to campus! The coming weeks will be full of new experiences and exciting adventures, and the first crucial part of that journey is getting settled.
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Alec Harris named development director for College of Education, Allied Professions
August 5Alexander “Alec” Harris, former recreation and events supervisor for the municipality of Jersey Village, Texas, is the new director of development for Ƶapp’s College of Education and Allied Professions.
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Reinvigorated WCU retirees association elects officers, plans activities
August 4Following a period of decreased activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of Ƶapp has embarked upon a process of organizational reinvigoration.