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WCU students pose for photo during literary festival

Donations to Fund for WCU support student writing contest at annual literary festival

Western Carolina University’s Department of English Studies hosted a creative writing competition with divisions for North Carolina high school students and WCU undergraduate and graduate students as part of its annual Spring Literary Festival.  

Student artwork

Fund for WCU supports library’s student art contest; winners now on display

Western Carolina University students participated in an art competition focused on the university’s 2023-2024 campus theme of “Community and Belonginess” hosted by Hunter Library, which now has the winning entries on display.  

WCU faculty and staff in Ecuador

Students, faculty expand literacy improvement efforts in Ecuador with support from Fund for WCU

Students and faculty from Western Carolina University’s College of Education and Allied Professions expanded ongoing efforts to improve literacy in rural communities of the Andes Mountains of Ecuador using educational materials purchased through an 1889 Impact Grant of $1,500.  

WCU students study outside

WCU launches a new guarantee for transfer students

Western Carolina University has partnered with Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity. The Western Phi Theta Kappa Guarantee recognizes and rewards PTK members for their community or junior college achievements.   

WCU football home game

WCU announces historic $100 million goal for ‘Fill the Western Sky’ fundraising campaign

Western Carolina University officially kicked off the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the university’s 136-year history, an effort to secure $100 million in philanthropic support with a focus on increasing the financial resources necessary for long-delayed upgrades in facilities used by Catamount student-athletes.  

Kathy Jaqua with WCU students and faculty

Kathy Jaqua earns prestigious W.W. Rankin Award

Western Carolina University College of Arts and Sciences professor Kathy Jaqua noticed a look on her former student’s face.   

Man sitting at table working on laptop and smiling

WCU’s undergraduate business degree program makes U.S. News and World Report’s list for 2025 Best Online Programs

Western Carolina University’s online undergraduate business administration and law degree has been ranked 87th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of 2025 Best Online Programs.  

Alumna takes a selfie with Paws

Purple and Gold Alumni Weekend set for July 25-27

The revamped Purple and Gold Alumni Weekend, a new twist on a time-honored tradition for Western Carolina University alumni, is returning to the Cullowhee campus this summer after last year’s successful relaunch.  

WCU student interns

SECU Public Fellowships Internship Program at WCU earns grant for new year

The State Employees Credit Union Public Fellowships Internship Program has been a mainstay at Western Carolina University for the past few years. And thanks to a grant, the program will continue to thrive in 2025.  

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