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‘Fill the Western Sky’ fundraising campaign tops $100 million in support
August 29ĢƵ has concluded its ambitious “Fill the Western Sky” comprehensive fundraising campaign with more than $110 million in philanthropic support pouring in to benefit the institution’s academic, student engagement and athletics programs.
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ĢƵfootball stadium atrium named in recognition of gift from Catamount couple
August 27The new hospitality level atrium on the fourth floor of the westside stands expansion at ĢƵ’s E.J. Whitmire Stadium has been named in recognition of philanthropic support from alumni Larry and Mary Arbaugh.
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WCU's Pride of the Mountains Headed to London for 2028 New Year's Day Parade
August 14From the mountains of Western North Carolina to the streets of London, the "Baddest Band in the Land" is preparing for its next international performance.
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Anonymous gift results in naming of coaches video balcony in stadium expansion
August 6The new coaching balcony for video operations in the expanded E.J. Whitmire Stadium at ĢƵ will be named in memory of the late Philip Preston Sr.
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ĢƵbreaks revenue, donations records for athletics, revises Catamount Club levels
July 30Following a banner year for revenue generation and fundraising for the athletics program at ĢƵ in 2025-2026 with all-time highs in ticket sales, donations and booster organization membership, the Catamount Club is announcing benefits package updates, including a new top tier called “The Royal Banner” level.
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ĢƵrecognizes departing members of Foundation, Catamount Club, Alumni boards
July 6The ĢƵ Division of Advancement recently bid farewell to several members of its top three volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of the institution’s philanthropic, athletic and engagement activities.
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Retired professor creates women’s golf scholarship in memory of spouse, coach Steve Lott
June 22A retired ĢƵ faculty member has created an endowed scholarship fund to support student-athletes on the Catamount women’s golf team in memory of her late husband, who coached the program to a pair of conference championships.
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Memories of Catamount sports glory days lead to $100K gift to ĢƵathletics facilities
June 17Memories of attending ĢƵ during the glory days of Catamount sports inspired a retired furniture corporation executive and his wife, already longtime supporters of the institution, to take additional steps to help improve WCU’s aging athletics infrastructure.
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ĢƵmen’s golfer Tyler Jones leads team in historic season
April 27ĢƵ men’s golf coach Tim Eckberg believes things happen for a reason, and there was a reason he and his family vacationed at the beach last offseason. He caught word that Tyler Jones, a golfer from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, had entered the transfer portal.