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Western Carolina University alumni and friends from across North Carolina and the Atlanta area gave a warm Catamount welcome to approximately 100 incoming first-year students during several receptions in July.

Following a banner year for revenue generation and fundraising for the athletics program at Western Carolina University in 2025-2026 with all-time highs in ticket sales, donations and booster organization membership, the Catamount Club is announcing benefits package updates, including a new top tier called “The Royal Banner” level.

Leaders at Western Carolina University certainly knew that interest from prospective students was on the rise, but this fall’s enrollment is shaping up to be historic.

Western Carolina University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to support infrastructure improvements at the WCU-Cullowhee Dam, a project aimed at providing resiliency for critical public water systems and strengthening the region's outdoor recreational economy.

The third annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program welcomed 18 incoming WCU students representing a variety of academic majors and interests.

Western Carolina University's Board of Trustees elected Becky Brown as chair during a special called meeting on Thursday, July 9. Brown succeeds Casey Cooper, who completed his term as chair and will continue serving on the board through June 30, 2029.

Several members of the Western Carolina University community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution’s top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities.

One of Kellen Carpenter’s first memories during his early days working at Hunter Library as a technician in special collections is of helping an older gentleman find a picture of his family band. The gentleman had come in with his grandchildren to show them pictures from when he had performed at the Hubert Hays Youth Jamboree with his brothers.

Advanced semiconductor testing equipment at Western Carolina University is providing students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to explore the high-demand field of semiconductor technology.

Blake Kinsey and the camera in his hand were inseparable in high school. The Etowah hometown product was in love with capturing moments and the creative process it took to turn those clips into stories.