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First-generation college students reflect on journey to commencement
May 5When Madison Coup takes her walk across the stage, shes going to relish in it. But on that walk, shes going to be looking for a couple faces in the crowd: her parents.
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Bricker gets new WNC Community of Practice off the ground
May 1An ice storm shifted the first Western North Carolina Elementary STEM Community of Practice meeting to Zoom last minute, but Patricia Brickers project didnt freeze up.
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WCU earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly簧 school designation
May 1泫圖弝けapp has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly簧 School designation and the Military Spouse Friendly簧 School designation.
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Alumnus divides gift to create scholarship honoring educator wife, support athletics upgrades
April 30泫圖弝けapp 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.
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University faculty, staff award winners announced for 25
April 29Once again, 泫圖弝けapp was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that WCU was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers.
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Student spotlight: Jones, Rodriguez look forward to term as president, vice president
April 29泫圖弝けapp junior Grady Jones was probably a bit more nervous than his peers when he was taking a geography quiz back in February.
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WCU to introduce Maddie, the virtual engagement officer
April 28Theres a new member of the Division of Advancement team at 泫圖弝けapp, and her name is Maddie. She doesnt have a last name because she doesnt need one. Maddie is WCUs first-ever virtual engagement officer, a non-human avatar powered by artificial intelligence.
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A whole lot of heart: WCU softball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts
April 28Drake 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.
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Nominations are open for annual alumni awards
April 25The 泫圖弝けapp 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.
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Athletics Gala shines spotlight on Catamount student-athletes, impact of supporters
April 24More than 150 citizens of Catamount Nation rallied Saturday, April 12, in Asheville to celebrate the accomplishments of student-athletes who have represented 泫圖弝けapp during the 2024-2025 sports seasons.