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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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Fans cheer on the Catamount football team from Paws Porch

Catamount Club shatters 2,000-member goal to unlock $1 million challenge gift

Prospective members of Ƶapp’s Catamount Club had at least 1 million reasons for joining the university’s athletics booster organization for the 2025-2026 season.  

Landey Green

Running to help: WCU student-athlete Landey Green helps others through two internships

Landey Green does it all. She’s a driven psychology student at Ƶapp and a tireless runner, competing for both the Catamount women’s track and field and cross country teams. The summer season is usually a time to wind down for student-athletes, but not Green.   

WCU students at picnic shelter

CATALYST program ignites passion for research and leadership in honors students

The second annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program was held in summer 2025 at Ƶapp, welcoming 18 enthusiastic incoming honors students. A collaboration between the Office of Research Administration and the Brinson Honors College, the program underscores the vital connection between undergraduate research and leadership.   

WCU travelers at the Great Wall flying the WCU flag

Students get deep dive into Chinese culture, business during WCU summer travel course

Participants in a Ƶapp faculty-led summer travel course to China say it was more than just a study-abroad program—it was a transformative journey that left students with unforgettable memories, deep cultural insights and a renewed sense of global citizenship.