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WCU sees strong fall 2024 enrollment, retention rate

For the first time since fall 2020, WCU has seen an increase in total enrollment with 11,686 students enrolled for the fall 2024 semester.  

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Gardner-Webb’s Wesley Cogdill appointed director of Catamount Club

Wesley Cogdill, executive director of the Bulldog Club at Gardner-Webb University, has been appointed associate athletics director and director of the Catamount Club.  

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Faculty members on campaign steering committee encourage colleague involvement

The “Fill the Western Sky” campaign, which will have its public launch this fall, is an effort to raise a minimum of $75 million in philanthropic support for WCU’s academic, student engagement and athletics programs.  

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Plans underway for College of Business travel course to China in summer 2025

The fall semester may have just begun, but that hasn’t stopped two faculty members in the College of Business from turning some of their attention toward next summer when they will team-teach a travel course in China.  

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WCU alumni help recruit future students through new Cat Eyes Club

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has expanded its team of recruiters by more than 60 additional members thanks to the newly formed Cat Eyes Club.  

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1889 Impact Grants application process open Sept. 1-30

The Division of Advancement and the WCU Foundation are seeking applications from faculty and staff interested in obtaining funding for projects through the fourth annual 1889 Impact Grants Program.  

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WCU Foundation Board approves slate of new, reappointed members

The Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members and made appointments to its executive committee for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  

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Chancellor Brown announces changes in Advancement leadership

Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has announced that Jamie T. Raynor will transition from her current position as vice chancellor for advancement into a new role as special campaign adviser, effective immediately.  

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WCU graduates spanning 55 years return for alumni reunion weekend

Alumni from graduating classes spanning 55 years recently returned to campus to reminisce with classmates and make new Catamount friends during a revamped alumni reunion.  

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