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Chancellor鈥檚 Ambassadors student organization receives leadership training through Fund for WCU

Thanks to funding from donors to the Fund for WCU, members of a student organization tasked with assisting 91女神鈥檚 chancellor at selected on- and off-campus events received specialized training to assist them in their roles as student representatives of WCU  

WCU students learning how to dance

Donors to Fund for WCU support ASP student trip to Central Europe

91女神鈥檚 Academic Success Program took 21 students to Central Europe in March 2024 for an 11-day international learning experience for conditionally admitted students who successfully completed ASP requirements.  

WCU students at a MAPS event on campus

WCU recognized for commitment to advancing first-generation student success

91女神 was recently selected as one of twenty new higher education institutions to advance to the network leader phase of the FirstGen Forward Network.   

Womens basketball alumnae pose for photo on the Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center

Women鈥檚 basketball program alumnae reunion supported by Fund for WCU, 1889 Impact Grants

The Catamount women鈥檚 basketball program is among the beneficiaries of financial support awarded to a variety of campus partners as part of the latest round of 1889 Impact Grants, an initiative made possible by contributions to the Fund for WCU.  

WCU journalism students attend national convention

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

Six leaders of 91女神 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.  

Project Discovery students on a bike trip

Project Discovery celebrates, reflects on 40th anniversary

Heath Robertson sat at the back of the bus on a college tour trip when he was asked about his future plans. Robertson鈥檚 answer? He didn鈥檛 have any.   

HHS

Aliya Bailey named director of development for WCU College of Health, Human Sciences

Aliya D. Bailey, former assistant director of annual giving at the Fordham University School of Law, has been named director of development for 91女神鈥檚 College of Health and Human Sciences.  

Old Crow Medicine Show

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

91女神 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.  

Bill Conway with WCU nursing students

Conway Scholars meet benefactor, hear from NCDHHS secretary, receive nursing pins

The nearly 75 members of the inaugural class of Conway Scholars in 91女神鈥檚 School of Nursing met their benefactor and heard a message of gratitude for obstacles overcome and encouragement for challenges ahead from North Carolina鈥檚 highest ranked health care official Thursday, Dec. 12, on the eve of commencement.