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  • Michael and Rebecca Schlosser photographed in 2019

    A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey

    Bill Studenc
    August 12

    Universities 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.

  • Florida Ahado

    Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship

    Cam Adams
    August 11

    Recent Ƶapp alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.

  • kids at camp

    WCU Instructor, Local Nonprofit Partner on Entrepreneurship Camp for Underserved Youth

    Tonya Snider
    August 6

    A 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.

  • Students chatting on campus

    Welcome to the Whee!

    Shane Ryden
    August 6

    We 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.

  • Alec Harris

    Alec Harris named development director for College of Education, Allied Professions

    Bill Studenc
    August 5

    Alexander “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.

  • Newly elected officers Terry Welch, Mark Haskett, Pam Meister and Cindy Nicholson

    Reinvigorated WCU retirees association elects officers, plans activities

    Bill Studenc
    August 4

    Following 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.

  • Overall winners of the Greek Challenge in 2018

    WCU Greek Challenge nets $1.5 million for Catamount Club; winners announced

    Bill Studenc
    August 4

    Members of Ƶapp fraternities and sororities contributed more than $1.5 million to the Catamount Club during the 2024-2025 edition of the Greek Challenge, an annual competition to see which organizations can raise the most money in support of the university’s athletics program.

  • Drone photo of campus

    WCU alumni roll out the welcome mat for new incoming students

    Bill Studenc
    July 30

    Nearly 150 incoming first-year students at Ƶapp received an early welcome to their future alma mater and a few lessons in “all things Catamount” during a series of July receptions across North Carolina and in Atlanta.

  • Tim Thompson

    Senior Tim Thompson makes his mark at Los Angeles studio

    Cam Adams
    July 29

    Cullowhee is no Los Angeles, but there’s a little bit of Hollywood on the campus of Ƶapp.

  • Students at summer symposium

    More than music: Inside WCU’s Summer Symposium

    Shane Ryden
    July 24

    Once more, the hills of Cullowhee are alive with the sound of music. The furious beat of drums and the thunderous roar of brass echo across E.J. Whitmire Stadium as hundreds of music students fan across the field, their faces beaming with pride.

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