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ĢƵranked No. 3 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list

For many, ĢƵ is a beloved spot. It’s a special place to learn, a special place to grow — and a special place to work.   

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ĢƵranked No. 3 in Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list

For many, ĢƵ is a beloved spot. It’s a special place to learn, a special place to grow — and a special place to work.  

Ashlyn Hannon

New Thompson Scholar program supports study-abroad for ĢƵHonors College students

A life-changing study-abroad opportunity in France for a shy undergraduate student with limited international travel experience helped spark a newfound sense of self-confidence and a successful business career, which inspired a financial contribution that is helping ĢƵ students follow in his globe-trotting footsteps.  

Brinson Honors College

ĢƵmourns passing of Honors College benefactor Greg Thompson

Members of the ĢƵ community are mourning the loss of friend and donor Greg Thompson, known as a generous supporter of WCU’s Brinson Honors College and a passionate advocate for the life-changing experience of studying internationally.  

Wallace and Jeanette Hyde

ĢƵmourns loss of former Trustee Jeanette Wallace Hyde

A statement from ĢƵ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown on the death of former U.S. Ambassador Jeanette W. Hyde, who previously served on the ĢƵBoard of Trustees and who is the namesake of an endowed professorship in gerontological social work.  

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Restoring through research: ĢƵprofessors help rebuild after Helene

Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and structures such as bridges, levees, and culverts sustained heavy damage. Updated estimates indicate the hurricane caused $59.6 billion in damage.   

Brian Railsback

WCU’s 7th scholarship funded by Whitehead family pays tribute to Honors College founding dean

A newly established scholarship fund at ĢƵ is designed to celebrate the contributions of the founding dean of what is now known as the Brinson Honors College, Brian Railsback, by providing financial assistance to the college’s students.  

ĢƵstudents on Project CARE ski trip

Fund for ĢƵsupports cultural, educational programming to improve student retention

With the help of $5,000 in funding from the 1889 Impact Grants Program, ĢƵ’s Office of Intercultural Affairs increased cultural and educational programming and enhanced efforts to support student success and retention.  

ĢƵstudents with Paws

Third annual ‘One Day for Western’ set for March 26

ĢƵ’s annual all-in day of giving to the institution, titled “One Day for Western” and taking place Wednesday, March 26, will focus on garnering philanthropic gifts for all of the Catamount sports teams and for endowments supporting academic excellence.