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Phillips and Jordan Inc. pledges $1 million challenge gift toward WCU athletics facilities upgrades

Phillips and Jordan Inc., a national construction contractor with roots in the Western North Carolina town of Robbinsville and headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, has announced plans to build on its legacy of corporate support for Western Carolina University’s intercollegiate athletics program.  

WCU Legacy Pinning Ceremony

Legacy Pinning ceremony honors family connections to WCU

Nearly 90 new first-year and transfer students at Western Carolina University celebrated the powerful bonds of kinship, tradition and alma mater during an annual ceremony Saturday, Nov. 16, as members of their own families who previously attended WCU presented them with special pins signifying their unique connection to the institution.  

Students with I voted stickers

WCU earns ‘most engaged’ student voting honor from ALL IN

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, Western Carolina University was recognized for it.  

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Scott Swartzentruber named new chief information security and privacy officer

After a nationwide search, the Western Carolina University Division of Information Technology has named Scott Swartzentruber as its next chief information security and privacy officer, effective Nov. 13.  

WCU students with Brown Haven Homes reps

WCU Construction Management Students Partner with Community Leaders to Support Project FIRE

Western Carolina University construction management students planned and built four shelters this fall for Project FIRE, which gives firewood to low-income, elderly Jackson County residents who rely on it for heat.  

Western Carolina University alumnus Garrett Ozar and business partner Adelle Archer make their pitch on “Shark Tank.”

WCU alumnus, ‘Shark Tank’ star Garrett Ozar to speak at Global Entrepreneurship Week

Western Carolina University’s College of Business will welcome alumnus and former Catamount baseball player Garrett Ozar as a keynote speaker during Global Entrepreneurship Week.  

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WCU invites prospective students to campus for Nov. 23 open house

Western Carolina University is home to many students, alumni and friends, and it's looking to add more folks to the Catamount family.  

Faculty staff giving day featuring Shetland ponies

WCU faculty, staff giving campaign nets nearly 40 new donors

Nearly 40 faculty and staff members now have a new title to go along with their position at Western Carolina University, and that title is “new donor.”  

Bora Karayaka and students

WCU’s Karayaka, Yu receive $45K grant for research

Western Carolina University College of Engineering and Technology professor Bora Karayaka knew it was a shot in the dark — but that shot ended up paying off.  

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