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    ĢƵspring enrollment shows positive growth, retention rate

    February 5

    For the first time since 2020, total headcount enrollment climbed, with the spring semester total enrollment numbers topping out at 10,742, which is an increase of almost 200 students compared to spring 2023.

  • CJ Mitchell

    C.J. Mitchell

    February 5

    When C.J. Mitchell arrived at ĢƵ in the fall of 2020, the only thing he knew about student government was what he saw in high school; that it primarily was an organization that put on a few dances during the school year. He had no idea that by his sophomore year at WCU, the Student Government Association would be the main catalyst for shaping the man who will graduate this spring.

  • Ron Rash

    English professor picked for NC Literary Hall of Fame

    January 31

    Ron Rash, the Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Cultural Studies, has been named to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame.

  • forsyth snow

    New faculty bolsters sport management program

    January 31

    In his sports ticketing class, Steve DeLay shares valuable lessons from decades of experience.

  • Gary Curnutt

    Researchers at WCU, CCU investigate pitfalls of alternative financing methods in the Carolinas

    Gary Curnutt
    January 29

    A study conducted by an assistant professor of finance at ĢƵ and a colleague at Coastal Carolina University indicates that residents of North Carolina and South Carolina are more likely to utilize pawn shops and rent-to-own stores as sources of short-term financing compared to residents of other states.

  • equity in ed

    Summit encourages educators to reclaim joy in classrooms

    January 23

    ĢƵ will bring together state and national scholars, regional educators, students and community members to share innovative and caring practices for equity in education.

  • arbor day

    ‘I Love ĢƵMonth’ is set for February including ‘Cats Give Back’ service weekend

    January 23

    February brings “I Love ĢƵMonth,” a time for the ĢƵfamily to express affection for the institution and to participate in community service activities to benefit worthy causes.

  • nursing top 100

    Nursing faculty among best in North Carolina

    January 22

    For the second consecutive year, members of the School of Nursing were listed among North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses.

  • Diane Martinez

    English professor facilitates international collaboration through Fulbright award

    January 19

    Diane Martinez, professor of English, spent eight months at Ludwigsburg University of Education in Germany, from fall 2022 to spring 2023 as part of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award she received in March 2022.

  • grattan gift tad susan

    Former ĢƵtennis player serves up $1 million fundraising campaign gift

    Bill Studenc
    January 17

    A former tennis player and his wife have served up an ace for the Catamount athletics program in the form of a $1 million contribution to the university’s “Fill the Western Sky” comprehensive fundraising campaign.

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