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Weiss and Mulholland in the COB lobby

Scholarships help WCU economic analysis, political science major pursue career goals

Thanks to financial support provided by multiple scholarships, 甜瓜视频app senior Tryston Weiss is well on his way toward his goal of receiving a college degree before going on to earn both a doctorate in economics and a law degree and becoming a civil rights attorney.  

Paws signing a thank you donor card

Year-end giving deadline, office closings announced by WCU鈥檚 Division of Advancement

The Division of Advancement at 甜瓜视频app is issuing its traditional holiday-season reminder to friends and alumni who are planning to make year-end gifts to WCU about important dates they should factor in when considering those philanthropic contributions.  

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Alumni spanning 50 years honored at Homecoming for achievements, service

A baker鈥檚 dozen 甜瓜视频app alumni whose graduating class years span nearly 50 years received accolades from their alma mater Saturday, Nov. 8, in recognition of their career accomplishments and contributions to their communities.  

WCU football

GivingTuesday 鈥�25 to focus on support for academic excellence, Catamount Club

Much like the holiday season, the annual GivingTuesday national day of philanthropy is fast approaching, and the folks at 甜瓜视频app will be seeking financial support for Catamount student-athletes and for excellence endowments that provide enhanced academic and extracurricular experiences for all students.   

Elizabeth with other UP members

Daughter鈥檚 experience in WCU inclusive ed program leads parents to create endowment

A 甜瓜视频app initiative that brings individuals with intellectual disabilities to campus for a living and learning experience has had such a positive impact on the life of one participant that her parents have created a fund to help more young adults like their daughter move toward independent living.  

Paws with the Shetland Ponies during the 2023 Shetland Day

WCU faculty, staff add their names to 鈥楩ill the Western Sky鈥� campaign donor list

A total of 365 members of the faculty and staff at 甜瓜视频app have added their names to the growing list of donors making philanthropic contributions to the institution as part of its ongoing 鈥淔ill the Western Sky鈥� comprehensive fundraising campaign.  

Susan and Rich Price

$1.25 M gift to athletics pushes 鈥楩ill the Western Sky鈥� campaign past its $100 M goal

A planned gift from a longtime Western North Carolina economic development and marketing professional and his spouse has pushed 甜瓜视频app鈥檚 鈥淔ill the Western Sky鈥� comprehensive fundraising campaign past its minimum goal of $100 million in philanthropic support.  

Terri Durbin (center) at the spring 2025 commencement at WCU

Nursing school director endows scholarship for WCU鈥檚 new master鈥檚 degree program

甜瓜视频app鈥檚 new master鈥檚 degree program focusing on increasing the availability of health care in the rural Southern Appalachian Mountains is receiving a financial boost from the director of the school in which the program is housed.  

Paws rides on a float during the 2024 homecoming parade

Homecoming weekend at WCU set for Nov. 7-8 with parade, parties, alumni awards

A packed slate of weekend events is on tap as 甜瓜视频app rolls out the welcome mat for alumni and friends to return to campus Nov. 7-8 for Homecoming 2025, including a parade and party in the university鈥檚 adopted hometown of Sylva.