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The Hodges

Alumnus divides gift to create scholarship honoring educator wife, support athletics upgrades

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp alumnus and Asheville resident Stephen Hodge had a bit of difficulty deciding whether to direct a recent financial contribution for his alma mater to support academics or athletics. So, the banking executive who grew up in Rutherfordton reached the conclusion to do both.  

Grady and Karina

Student spotlight: Jones, Rodriguez look forward to term as president, vice president

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp junior Grady Jones was probably a bit more nervous than his peers when he was taking a geography quiz back in February.   

2025 winners

University faculty, staff award winners announced for ‘25

Once again, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that WCU was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers.  

Drake Barlow at softball game at WCU

A whole lot of heart: WCU softball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts

Drake Barlow walks up to home plate with the most swagger out of anyone on game days. He sports a sick pair of shades, some Catamount gear and a toothy grin that coaches across the Southern Conference have come to know.   

Maddie

WCU to introduce Maddie, the virtual engagement officer

There’s a new member of the Division of Advancement team at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp, and her name is Maddie.   

2024 alumni award winners

Nominations are open for annual alumni awards

The Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp Alumni Association has issued a call for nominations for honors presented annually to university alumni in recognition of their accomplishments after graduating – the Professional Achievement Award, Academic Achievement Award and a new award for graduates of the last decade.  

Donors and student athletes during the gala

Athletics Gala shines spotlight on Catamount student-athletes, impact of supporters

More than 150 citizens of Catamount Nation rallied Saturday, April 12, in Asheville to celebrate the accomplishments of student-athletes who have represented Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp during the 2024-2025 sports seasons.   

WCU students work with elementary math students

College of Education and Allied Professions earns A-plus for elementary math education courses

Professors at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp’s College of Education and Allied Professions accepted their second A-plus score from the National Center on Teacher Quality this April.  

April Tallant

April Tallant named director of Coulter Faculty Commons

After a national search, April Tallant has been selected as the new director of the Coulter Faculty Commons effective July 1. Tallant will replace Eli Collins-Brown who will be retiring at the end of June after serving nearly six years as the CFC director.