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WCU astronomers to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with community

On Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Western Carolina University’s Electron Garden, WCU astronomers invite students and members of the public to take that thought further, nearly a quarter of a million miles further, to celebrate NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night.  

WCU player Cord Stansberry taking a shot during a 2024 home game

Donors support Alston Awards for WCU student-athletes’ academic achievements

Supporters of Western Carolina University’s athletics program are finding new ways to back the Catamounts in today’s rapidly shifting intercollegiate sports environment, which now permits financial rewards in recognition of academic performance.  

Catamount family members at the pinning ceremony

All in the family: Legacy Pinning event celebrates generations of Catamount connections

Approximately 50 new Western Carolina University students were welcomed into the Catamount family by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who previously matriculated at the westernmost institution of the University of North Carolina System.  

WCU nursing students

WCU launches master’s entry program in nursing to address regional workforce needs

Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing has announced the launch of its new master’s entry program in nursing, designed to prepare graduates with a strong foundation in nursing practice and leadership while meeting the critical need for nurses across Western North Carolina and beyond.  

Jackson County Courthouse

Roger Smoker, Jackson County Public Libraries named 2025 Mountain Heritage Award recipients

Western Carolina University will honor the recipients of the 2025 Mountain Heritage Awards during the Mountain Heritage Days Afternoon Concert, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Bardo Arts Center.  

WCU student working on laptop

WCU launches fully online MBA program

The College of Business at Western Carolina University has moved its Master of Business Administration Program to a fully online format beginning this fall to help provide flexibility, affordability and career-focused learning to working professionals and recent graduates alike.  

Connie Bostic art piece

New exhibition celebrating the gifts of Connie Bostic at WCU

The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Fairview-based artist Connie Bostic, on view from Aug. 12 through Oct. 17.   

glass sculpture

The wonder of North Carolina glass comes to WCU this fall

This Fall, the WCU Fine Art Museum opens North Carolina Glass 2025, a landmark exhibition that brings together a broad spectrum of contemporary glasswork by some of the most visionary artists in our state.  

Aerial shot of campus

Tax law changes lead donors to accelerate giving plans to WCU, other nonprofits

Esther Duncan of Naples, Florida, began the process earlier this year of creating an endowed scholarship fund at Western Carolina University in memory of her late son, a graduate of the College of Business.  

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