Community & Alumni Engagement
At WCU, we believe a university lives beyond the borders of its campus to impact
the lives of its alumni around the globe and communities across the region it serves.
We invite you to collaborate with us to lead our students, our region and our state
to success.
Attend an alumni event, reconnect with classmates and tap into resources for alumni.
We invite you to join us as we work to impact the lives of our students and our
region.
Western Carolina is proud to offer programs and resources for our local community.
Community & Regional Spotlights
Western Carolina University students are gearing up for their next adventures with
fresh equipment, all thanks to a partnership that brings a new fleet of Liquidlogic
kayaks to campus.
The Nantahala, the Tuckasegee and the French Broad rivers are world-renowned destinations for whitewater sports. Beginners can enjoy slow stretches in relatively still waters, and seasoned paddlers can take on roaring rapids of every class.
The Nantahala, the Tuckasegee and the French Broad rivers are world-renowned destinations for whitewater sports. Beginners can enjoy slow stretches in relatively still waters, and seasoned paddlers can take on roaring rapids of every class.
During the fall 2025 semester, 30 interior design juniors from Western Carolina
University’s School of Art and Design (SOAD) embarked on an experience that extended
well beyond the classroom, offering hands-on, real-world design and research opportunities
through a collaborative design charette with Auburn University.
Three former members of the Western Carolina University women’s basketball team
stepped up to the line to tip off the process of raising enough philanthropic support
to name the current Catamount squad’s locker room after the founder of the program.
