Coffee and Culture

In the heart of downtown Cherokee is a culturally-based coffee shop called Qualla Java. Qualla Java is named after the Qualla Boundary, the land trust of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.   

Rowing in the Same Direction

WCU is helping improve children’s reading and writing skills through new professorship   

Seeking Synergies

Expansion of WCU’s engineering programs receives support from the General Assembly and industry partners  

The Power of Giving

One Day for Western, GivingTuesday provide opportunities for philanthropic support  

Outlaws and Educators

Higher education plays a starring role in Mario Van Peebles melting pot western ‘Outlaws Posse’   

Look Good, Feel Good

Athletics facilities improvements tip off this fall with renovations for both Catamount basketball teams.  

A Season to Remember

Women's golf wins four titles, earns trip to the postseason in 2022-23.  

Engineering WNC

Fill The Western Sky