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Peter Koch talking to a group of students

Peter Koch promoted to associate director of Mountain Heritage Center

Effective May 1, Peter Koch was promoted from the position of museum education associate to associate director of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center.  

Kyle Pifer

Kyle Pifer named WCU Director of Athletics

Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown announced today, Monday, May 19, the selection of Kyle Pifer to serve as the director of athletics following approval of his contract by the university’s Board of Trustees during a special-called meeting earlier in the day.  

MHS students and faculty

MHS program celebrates new graduates

The Master of Health Sciences program at Western Carolina University was established in 2003. With an ever-changing health science field, the program has continued to adapt to meet the needs of students across the United States with backgrounds in healthcare administration and business, health-related education or clinical practice.  

New stadium rendering

WCU to hold groundbreaking ceremony June 12 for stadium renovations project

Western Carolina University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, to kick off the first phase of a series of planned upgrades for E.J. Whitmire Stadium and other aging facilities used by Catamount student-athletes.  

WCU student decorates grad cap

Catamount grads reflect on graduation cap decor

For Shondel “Junior” Granison, his graduation cap is more than a square board with fabric stretched across the top. It’s a symbol of accomplishment, but also a canvas for Granison to display some of what’s closest to his heart.  

Trevor and Ty Antonson

From LEGO to launch: Antonson twins look back on their WCU journey

Trevor and Ty Antonson’s childhood was filled with LEGO creations—buildings, starships, train cars and more. The twins shared a bedroom and dedicated the other to their masterpieces.  

WCU students attend NCUR

WCU students present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Recently, 29 Western Carolina University students and other students from across the country presented their research at the National Research Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   

Lydia Sale in the classroom

WNC teacher Lydia Sale continues WCU, education tradition in family

Lydia Sale has an unwavering dedication to public education.   

Feeding the island ceramic art piece

WCU art student awarded first place in national ceramics exhibition

A faceless woman in vibrant dress. A swaddled child at her back. A basket full of yaniqueques, a favorite snack of the Dominican Republic, balanced atop her head. Zoila Carrasco’s “Feeding the Island” is a story in stoneware, an artist’s journey toward self-love amidst generational memories and food anxiety.  

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