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WCU donors shatter fundraising record with more than $35.8 million in FY24

The WCU Foundation received more than $35.8 million in gifts and pledges during the recently concluded 2024 fiscal year. That represents $23.2 million more in commitments over the previous fiscal year’s $12.6 million.  

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School of Nursing receives UNC System grant

WCU submitted a detailed proposal outlining the needs and plans for its nursing program, which resulted in the award of $2,474,700 to expand and enhance its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.  

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Cape Fear CC students will have guaranteed admission to WCU through Catamount Connection Program

Students from Cape Fear Community College will be guaranteed admission to WCU thanks to a new memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.   

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WCU wins big at Appalachian Energy Summit

The Office of Sustainability and Energy Management led a group of student, faculty and staff to the annual Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State University in June.   

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Call Me MiSTER program welcomes new cohort for fall 2024

On Friday, July 12, WCU held an orientation for its latest Call Me MiSTER program cohort, including a luncheon for past and present program participants.  

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New mural in Stillwell combines art and science

There’s a lot of buzz around the new mural on the fourth floor of the Stillwell Science Building.  

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WCU Board of Trustees elect Casey Cooper as its chair

WCU’s Board of Trustees elected Casey Cooper as its chair during a special called meeting Wednesday, July 10, replacing former chair Kathy Greeley, who was recently appointed to the UNC Board of Governors.  

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Henley named interim director of athletic bands

Matt Henley has been named interim director of athletic bands and will lead the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band this upcoming season while a national search is underway for a permanent director.  

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Connecting the past with the present, WCU students help with mural installation in Waynesville

Bringing together WCU students, community members and a New York City artist, turned into a work of art that celebrates the past, present and future.  

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