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Professor’s challenging path from India to US inspires support for ĢƵbusiness students

A ĢƵ professor who traveled from India to the United States on a study permit with $20 in his pocket and a dream in his heart has created a scholarship fund to help College of Business students who face similar challenges in their educational journey.  

Students raise a glass to the class of 2025

Student philanthropists feted at fall semester Senior Toast

ĢƵ leaders raised a celebratory toast to members of the December 2025 graduating class who have already made financial contributions to their soon-to-be alma mater as student philanthropists.  

Heather and Windy Gordon

Retired professor, staff member spouse endow scholarship for psychology students

An estate gift from a retired ĢƵ faculty member and his current staff member spouse will establish an endowed scholarship fund to provide financial support to students working toward undergraduate degrees in psychology.  

Weiss and Mulholland in the COB lobby

Scholarships help ĢƵeconomic analysis, political science major pursue career goals

Thanks to financial support provided by multiple scholarships, ĢƵ senior Tryston Weiss is well on his way toward his goal of receiving a college degree before going on to earn both a doctorate in economics and a law degree and becoming a civil rights attorney.  

Paws signing a thank you donor card

Year-end giving deadline, office closings announced by WCU’s Division of Advancement

The Division of Advancement at ĢƵ is issuing its traditional holiday-season reminder to friends and alumni who are planning to make year-end gifts to ĢƵabout important dates they should factor in when considering those philanthropic contributions.  

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Alumni spanning 50 years honored at Homecoming for achievements, service

A baker’s dozen ĢƵ alumni whose graduating class years span nearly 50 years received accolades from their alma mater Saturday, Nov. 8, in recognition of their career accomplishments and contributions to their communities.  

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GivingTuesday ’25 to focus on support for academic excellence, Catamount Club

Much like the holiday season, the annual GivingTuesday national day of philanthropy is fast approaching, and the folks at ĢƵ will be seeking financial support for Catamount student-athletes and for excellence endowments that provide enhanced academic and extracurricular experiences for all students.   

Elizabeth with other UP members

Daughter’s experience in ĢƵinclusive ed program leads parents to create endowment

A ĢƵ initiative that brings individuals with intellectual disabilities to campus for a living and learning experience has had such a positive impact on the life of one participant that her parents have created a fund to help more young adults like their daughter move toward independent living.  

Paws with the Shetland Ponies during the 2023 Shetland Day

ĢƵfaculty, staff add their names to ‘Fill the Western Sky’ campaign donor list

A total of 365 members of the faculty and staff at ĢƵ have added their names to the growing list of donors making philanthropic contributions to the institution as part of its ongoing “Fill the Western Sky” comprehensive fundraising campaign.