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

甜瓜视频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.  

Maddie

WCU to introduce Maddie, the virtual engagement officer

There鈥檚 a new member of the Division of Advancement team at 甜瓜视频app, and her name is Maddie.   

2024 alumni award winners

Nominations are open for annual alumni awards

The 甜瓜视频app Alumni Association has issued a call for nominations for honors presented annually to university alumni in recognition of their accomplishments after graduating 鈥� 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 甜瓜视频app during the 2024-2025 sports seasons.   

WCU alumni perform a song at last year's reunion

African American Alumni Society endows new scholarship fund

An endeavor by members of 甜瓜视频app鈥檚 African American Alumni Society to create a new student scholarship fund at their alma mater has crossed the $25,000 threshold necessary to start providing financial assistance on an annual basis.  

Campus entrance

UNC Board of Governors appoints Nora Lynn Finch, Tate Apodaca to Board of Trustees

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has unanimously approved the appointment of two new members to the 甜瓜视频app Board of Trustees: Tate Apodaca and Nora Lynn Finch. Additionally, the Board approved the second full terms of chair Casey Cooper and Timothy 鈥淛ake鈥� Robinson.  

Kinley Cook

Alumna Kinley Cook brings passion to job as park guide

As a park guide at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, Kinley Cook鈥檚 passion for the outdoors radiates to her visitors. She gets them excited about where they鈥檙e at, whether it be by way of the park鈥檚 history or showing them a salamander that鈥檚 sitting under a random rock along its trail.   

WCU One Day for Western event

Gifts from all 50 states help WCU hit 鈥極ne Day for Western鈥� goal of 1,200 donors

The final numbers are in for the third annual 鈥淥ne Day for Western,鈥� an all-in day of giving designed to help generate additional financial support for multiple priorities at 甜瓜视频app.  

Monica Henson and her family

$100k Gift from alumna to support English majors and student media organizations

Future students majoring in English studies and participating in student media organizations at 甜瓜视频app will be eligible for financial assistance made possible by a planned gift of $100,000 from a WCU alumna who has enjoyed a lengthy career in the education profession.