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WCU Athletics brings holiday cheer with Education Days for local students
December 8Earlier this month, 泫圖弝けapp Athletics welcomed more than 1,000 Jackson County Public Schools students to campus for its annual Education Days basketball gamesbringing early holiday cheer and an unforgettable afternoon of hoops.
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GivingTuesday 25 to focus on support for academic excellence, Catamount Club
November 14Much like the holiday season, the annual GivingTuesday national day of philanthropy is fast approaching, and the folks at 泫圖弝けapp will be seeking financial support for Catamount student-athletes and for excellence endowments that provide enhanced academic and extracurricular experiences for all students.
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Homefield Makeover
November 3A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of 泫圖弝けapps aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway with an official groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday, June 12, in the shadows of the construction zone.
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The Pifer Era Begins
November 3Kyle Pifer was ready for growth and new challenges when he arrived at 泫圖弝けapp in late 2020.
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WCU Mountain Heritage Center opens new Clearing the Hurdles exhibit
September 8The Mountain Heritage Center at 泫圖弝けapp (WCU) is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit on Sept. 2, Clearing the Hurdles: Women and Sport at WCU, 1889 to the Present.
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Cat Chats: Curtis Roach and Clyde Simmons
August 15In this edition of Cat Chats, we talk with Curtis Roach and Clyde Simmons. Clyde played for the Catamounts in the 1983 National Championship game and was drafted in the ninth round by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.
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Catamount Club Day
August 15Announced in conjunction with Western Carolinas football home opener back on Labor Day weekend, the Catamount Club, the Athletics department fundraising arm, is celebrating a milestone this year with its 50th year of operation. Fifty years of supporting student-athletes; fifty years of celebrating successes both on and off the field. Fifty years of connecting and engaging with alumni and community friends; fifty years of investing in the unlimited potential of student-athletes to inspire the WCU campus community.
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Onno Steger
August 15As the son of two athletes, a lifetime career in athletics could have seemed defined for Onno Steger. His mother was an ice skater and his father played collegiate basketball. But, his parents never forced him to become an athlete. He found his own way into sports.
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Jake Robinson
August 15Current Catamount Student-Athlete Onno Steger chats with former Student-Athlete Jake Robinson about how former WCU student-athletes who are now making an impact in the professional world and giving back to their alma mater.