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Michael and Rebecca Schlosser photographed in 2019

A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey

Universities and colleges across the United States are finding that an ever-increasing number of students on their campuses are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.  

WCU employees help clean up campus

WCU volunteers rally to clean up Catamount Gap

Western Carolina University has changed in many ways since its founding in 1889, but one tradition has always stayed true: Catamounts give back, and they honor the land they’re standing on.   

Florida Ahado

Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship

Recent Western Carolina University alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.   

Killian Building

Alec Harris named development director for College of Education, Allied Professions

Alexander “Alec” Harris, former recreation and events supervisor for the municipality of Jersey Village, Texas, is the new director of development for Western Carolina University’s College of Education and Allied Professions.  

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha

WCU Greek Challenge nets $1.5 million for Catamount Club; winners announced

Members of Western Carolina University fraternities and sororities contributed more than $1.5 million to the Catamount Club during the 2024-2025 edition of the Greek Challenge, an annual competition to see which organizations can raise the most money in support of the university’s athletics program.  

New association for retired faculty and staff officers

Reinvigorated WCU retirees association elects officers, plans activities

Following a period of decreased activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of Western Carolina University has embarked upon a process of organizational reinvigoration.  

Summer sympsoium students

More than music: Inside WCU’s Summer Symposium

Once more, the hills of Cullowhee are alive with the sound of music.   

Fans cheer on the Catamount football team from Paws Porch

Catamount Club shatters 2,000-member goal to unlock $1 million challenge gift

Prospective members of Western Carolina University’s Catamount Club had at least 1 million reasons for joining the university’s athletics booster organization for the 2025-2026 season.  

Landey Green

Running to help: WCU student-athlete Landey Green helps others through two internships

Landey Green does it all. She’s a driven psychology student at Western Carolina University and a tireless runner, competing for both the Catamount women’s track and field and cross country teams. The summer season is usually a time to wind down for student-athletes, but not Green.   

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