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Nearly 90 new first-year and transfer students at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp celebrated the powerful bonds of kinship, tradition and alma mater during an annual ceremony Saturday, Nov. 16, as members of their own families who previously attended WCU presented them with special pins signifying their unique connection to the institution.

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp was recognized for it.

Ron Rash, the Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Cultural Studies, has been named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame.

The National Council for Black Studies, recognizes one academic program for outstanding achievement with the Sankore Institute Award. This year’s award recipient was WCU’s Global Black Studies program.

Professor Alvin Malesky has received the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.

For the fourth year in a row, Business North Carolina magazine included WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown in its Power List of the state’s most influential leaders.

The College of Engineering and Technology will be offering several new and refreshed concentrations this fall as part of the college’s program expansion.

After a nationwide search, the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp Division of Information Technology has named Scott Swartzentruber as its next chief information security and privacy officer, effective Nov. 13.

WCU grad aims to increase equity and access in arts education

Alumna shares her journey from percussionist to Hollywood music composer