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Drew Marx with his dormclaw

Construction management student invents ‘Dormclaw’

Drew Marx just wanted somewhere to hang his backpack in his room at ĢƵ when he came up with the idea for the Dormclaw, a compact, hook-like device that fits into the unused slots of standard college bed frames.  

NCSL student members

Student legislature takes home “best delegation” at Raleigh general assembly

ĢƵ’s chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature was less than a year old when it took home the statewide title of “best delegation” this April.   

ĢƵstudent decorates grad cap

Catamount grads reflect on graduation cap decor

For Shondel “Junior” Granison, his graduation cap is more than a square board with fabric stretched across the top. It’s a symbol of accomplishment, but also a canvas for Granison to display some of what’s closest to his heart.  

ĢƵstudents attend NCUR

ĢƵstudents present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Recently, 29 ĢƵ students and other students from across the country presented their research at the National Research Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   

Class of 2025

First-generation college students reflect on journey to commencement

When Madison Coup takes her walk across the stage, she’s going to relish in it. But on that walk, she’s going to be looking for a couple faces in the crowd: her parents’.   

Mekeila Santiago

Student spotlight: ĢƵsenior Mekeila Santiago stays involved through time on campus

Mekeila Santiago remembers her mom hounding her to get involved before she even stepped foot inside a classroom at ĢƵ.  

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.  

ĢƵjournalism students attend national convention

Student journalists attend national convention with support from the Fund for WCU

Six leaders of ĢƵ student journalism organizations attended the Society of Professional Journalists National Convention last year in Las Vegas, supported by $2,500 from the 1889 Impact Grants Program through contributions to the Fund for WCU.  

Old Crow Medicine Show

Rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th Anniversary Concert set for March 23

ĢƵ is excited to announce the rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th anniversary evening concert, now set for Sunday, March 23, at the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m.