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Luca and Raul in Admissions

From Curitiba to Cullowhee: A Brazilian reunion at WCU

“Impressive how we find Brazilians everywhere, right?”  

Michael and Rebecca Schlosser photographed in 2019

A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey

Universities and colleges across the United States are finding that an ever-increasing number of students on their campuses are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.  

Florida Ahado

Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship

Recent Western Carolina University alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.   

WCU students on campus

Welcome to the Whee!

We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Catamounts to campus! The coming weeks will be full of new experiences and exciting adventures, and the first crucial part of that journey is getting settled.  

Tim Thompson

Senior Tim Thompson makes his mark at Los Angeles studio

Cullowhee is no Los Angeles, but there’s a little bit of Hollywood on the campus of Western Carolina University.   

Landey Green

Running to help: WCU student-athlete Landey Green helps others through two internships

Landey Green does it all. She’s a driven psychology student at Western Carolina University and a tireless runner, competing for both the Catamount women’s track and field and cross country teams. The summer season is usually a time to wind down for student-athletes, but not Green.   

WCU travelers at the Great Wall flying the WCU flag

Students get deep dive into Chinese culture, business during WCU summer travel course

Participants in a Western Carolina University faculty-led summer travel course to China say it was more than just a study-abroad program—it was a transformative journey that left students with unforgettable memories, deep cultural insights and a renewed sense of global citizenship.   

Jenna Dryer at Glacial Lake

Digging it: WCU senior Jenna Dreyer works archaeology internship in Washington state

One of Jenna Dreyer’s favorite things about her field of study is just being outside — but her surroundings this summer look a bit different from the familiar confines of Cullowhee.  

Drew Marx with his dormclaw

Construction management student invents ‘Dormclaw’

Drew Marx just wanted somewhere to hang his backpack in his room at Western Carolina University 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.  

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