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Cat Tran Driving

Hop On Board

An inside look at the Cat-Tran.  

The Comeback Cats

The Comeback Cats

Catamount Athletics sees a resurgence under the leadership of Alex Gary  

three college students by waterfall

Mountain Heritage Day

In 2021, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ started market research to better understand its perception in the higher education market, complete a competitive audit and identify opportunities for growth, and define its institutional personality for a statewide brand campaign.  

Roots of Rhythm

Roots Of Rhythm

  

Julie Miller Denesha

Julie Miller Denesha joins Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµAdvancement to support College of Engineering, Technology

Julie Miller Denesha, former associate director of athletics for development at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, has joined the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµDivision of Advancement as director of development and corporate partnerships for the College of Engineering and Technology.  

Alumni tower

1889 Impact Grants application deadline extended to Nov. 8

Because of the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Division of Advancement and the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµFoundation have extended the deadline for applications from faculty and staff interested in obtaining funding for projects through the 1889 Impact Grants Program.  

Phil and Connie Haire

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµmourns loss of longtime supporter, former legislator Phil Haire

The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ community is mourning the loss of longtime friend, advocate and donor Phil Haire, who died Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the age of 88 after a period of declining health.  

Jamie Wallen (left) works with a chemistry student

Two faculty members receive competitive grants from the National Institutes of Health

Two Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ faculty members have received coveted R15 grants from the National Institutes of Health, which will significantly enhance research initiatives in the region.  

Alex Fields and Travis Frazier

Sense of community inspires Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstaff member to establish annual scholarship fund

The sense of community discovered by staff member Alexandra M. Fields upon her arrival at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ seven years ago inspired her to establish an annual scholarship fund to help attract future students from her hometown to WCU.