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Florida Ahado

Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship

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

WCU students on campus

Welcome to the Whee!

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.  

Killian Building

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

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.  

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha

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

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.  

New association for retired faculty and staff officers

Reinvigorated WCU retirees association elects officers, plans activities

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.  

Incoming WCU students gather for a group photo

WCU alumni roll out the welcome mat for new incoming students

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

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

Summer sympsoium students

More than music: Inside WCU’s Summer Symposium

Once more, the hills of Cullowhee are alive with the sound of music.   

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Showtime - A Pride of the Mountains Podcast

Step off the field and into the stories behind the music. Showtime! brings you heartfelt, inspiring, and often hilarious stories from current and former members of the Pride of the Mountains marching band. Discover how this extraordinary program has shaped lives, built lifelong friendships, and created unforgettable memories—one performance at a time.  

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