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Alexis Shafir working with students on using a printing press

Student spotlight: Senior Alexis Shafir writes grant for local school’s printing press

Alexis Shafir rolls paint over a slab of wood she etched into art. She takes it over to the printing press in Bardo Arts Center, presses it down onto a surface and delights in the result on her paper, fabric or whatever else her imagination desires.  

Heather and Windy Gordon

Retired professor, staff member spouse endow scholarship for psychology students

An estate gift from a retired Western Carolina University faculty member and his current staff member spouse will establish an endowed scholarship fund to provide financial support to students working toward undergraduate degrees in psychology.  

WCU students work to digitally restore photos

WCU photography class restores damaged photos lost during Helene

Amidst the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker spent her time looking for memories along the river. Photos floated down the current, creased, ripped and water damaged, lost from those whose lives were shaken by the storm.  

Weiss and Mulholland in the COB lobby

Scholarships help WCU economic analysis, political science major pursue career goals

Thanks to financial support provided by multiple scholarships, Western Carolina University senior Tryston Weiss is well on his way toward his goal of receiving a college degree before going on to earn both a doctorate in economics and a law degree and becoming a civil rights attorney.  

WCU UP student Jamaal Dion

WCU to host magazine night at City Lights

City Lights and Western Carolina University are teaming up to host a WCU Magazine night at the bookstore on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in Sylva.   

SPOT the robot tries out his new digs

CET students build doghouses for SPOT, donate others to local animal rescue

The aroma of sawdust filled the air for weeks on end inside the construction management lab in Belk. Hammers were banging, drills were squealing and six different teams were looking to make their mark on the College of Engineering and Technology — while helping local dogs in the process.  

Jackson County Greenway

Retired WCU professor brings forest therapy to Jackson County Greenway

While our habits and hobbies outdoors may vary, it’s a point of pride for most in Western North Carolina that nature is never far out of reach.   

Catamount 10

Alumni spanning 50 years honored at Homecoming for achievements, service

A baker’s dozen Western Carolina University alumni whose graduating class years span nearly 50 years received accolades from their alma mater Saturday, Nov. 8, in recognition of their career accomplishments and contributions to their communities.  

Kristin Daiber and Anita Puerto

WCU to expand student support services for STEM students

Kristin Daiber, the director of the Office of Student Retention, recently received a TRIO grant from the Department of Education for $1.4 million.   

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