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Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has been given a software licensing donation from Moldex3D worth $4.17 million.

Andrew Bivens strums the strings on his guitar, looking for the right sound in Blue Ridge Hall. He tunes his instrument to find it, sliding his fingers across its neck as he jams out with five of his best friends.

Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology climbed 68 spots to reach No.82 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (Doctorate Not Offered). This places WCU among the top third of engineering programs from across the country on the list.

Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology is expanding its engineering programs again this fall with the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a new industrial engineering concentration.

Randy Collins, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University, has been selected as a member of the executive committee and director of the Engineering Deans Council of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Drew Marx just wanted somewhere to hang his backpack in his room at Western Carolina University when he came up with the idea for the Dormclaw, a compact, hook-like device that fits into the unused slots of standard college bed frames.

Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology will offer two America’s Cutting Edge Machining Bootcamps this summer completely free of charge.

Mechanical Engineering Major, Ariel, tells his moving and inspirational story about growing up in Puerto Rico and eventually landing at Western Carolina University. Ariel is the recipient of the Brinson Honors College Outstanding Honors Senior Award.

Trevor and Ty Antonson’s childhood was filled with LEGO creations—buildings, starships, train cars and more. The twins shared a bedroom and dedicated the other to their masterpieces.

What started as a project concept ended up coming full circle for one Western Carolina University alumna.