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  • Chancellor Brown and Paws

    ĢƵseeking Catamount Captains to advocate for ‘One Day for Western’

    Bill Studenc
    February 26

    ĢƵ is seeking an army of volunteers to get on board as advocates on behalf of the university’s annual all-in giving day titled “One Day for Western” through the new Catamount Captains initiative.

  • ĢƵalumni at a baseball game

    Alumni Office announces starting lineup for 2026 Ballparks and Brews Tour

    Bill Studenc
    February 17

    Like a baseball team’s manager gearing up for spring training, the folks in the Western Carolina University Office of Alumni Engagement are sharpening their pencils and setting the starting lineup for the second annual Ballparks and Brews Tour.

  • ĢƵstudents attend a One Day for Western event

    Fourth annual ‘One Day for Western’ set for March 25

    Bill Studenc
    February 16

    ĢƵ has set a date of Wednesday, March 25, for its fourth annual “One Day for Western” appeal, an all-in day of giving designed to benefit multiple areas of the university and enhance student experiences by inviting ĢƵcommunity members to make donations to priorities identified by campus partners.

  • Wardell and Diane

    Gift from alumnus establishes new scholarship fund to support ĢƵsocial work students

    Bill Studenc
    March 10

    A first-generation college student who earned his bachelor's degree at ĢƵ before embarking upon a 46-year career including several posts on Capitol Hill has created a new endowed scholarship fund to support social work students at his alma mater.

  • Nora Lynn Finch at a ĢƵTitle IX Pioneers event

    Alumna Nora Lynn Finch to be inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

    Cam Adams
    January 21

    ĢƵ alumna Nora Lynn Finch sat behind her friend, Kay Yow, honored to introduce her in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1989 induction ceremony. But before the ceremony began, Finch was approached by an unknown gentleman.

  • Womens basketball alumnae pose for photo on the Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center

    Women’s basketball program alumnae reunion supported by Fund for WCU, 1889 Impact Grants

    Bill Studenc
    January 9

    The Catamount women’s basketball program is among the beneficiaries of financial support awarded to a variety of campus partners as part of the latest round of 1889 Impact Grants, an initiative made possible by contributions to the Fund for WCU.

  • Kathleen de la Torre

    Kathleen de la Torre named WCU’s assistant vice chancellor for development

    Bill Studenc
    December 16

    Kathleen de la Torre, director of development for the College of Health and Human Sciences at ĢƵ, has been promoted to the role of assistant vice chancellor for development.

  • wcu nursing students

    $2.1 million gift provides scholarships for all ĢƵnursing students

    Bill Studenc
    November 15

    Every ĢƵ pre-licensure nursing student is now receiving scholarship support through a new program established by $2.1 million from philanthropists William and Joanne Conway via their donor-assisted fund, the Bedford Falls Foundation.

  • Wesley Cogdill

    Gardner-Webb’s Wesley Cogdill appointed director of Catamount Club

    Bill Studenc
    September 3

    Wesley Cogdill, executive director of the Bulldog Club at Gardner-Webb University, has been appointed associate athletics director and director of the Catamount Club.

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    Alumnus to take advantage of tax changes allowing gifts from IRAs

    Bill Studenc
    August 7

    ĢƵ alumnus Dennis Fox and wife Susan are utilizing recent changes in tax laws to make a planned gift that will provide support to students in the College of Business.

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