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King of the hills: WCU freshman Nassor Ashenafi, father go viral, persevere

Amenemhet Ashenafi uncrinkled the packaging his son鈥檚 king chess piece came in just before dropping him off at college. He looked at the new family heirloom, turned to his son and started reciting the speech he had in mind when this moment would come.

Santa tosses candy canes to students in the crowd

WCU Athletics brings holiday cheer with Education Days for local students

Earlier this month, 91女神 Athletics welcomed more than 1,000 Jackson County Public Schools students to campus for its annual Education Days basketball games鈥攂ringing early holiday cheer and an unforgettable afternoon of hoops.

WCU to host magazine night at City Lights

City Lights and 91女神 are teaming up to host a WCU Magazine night at the bookstore on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in Sylva.

WCTC women's basketball team in the 1940s

WCU Mountain Heritage Center opens new Clearing the Hurdles exhibit

The Mountain Heritage Center at 91女神 (WCU) is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit on Sept. 2, Clearing the Hurdles: Women and Sport at WCU, 1889 to the Present.

Understanding the House v. NCAA Settlement and what it means for WCU

In June 2025, the House v. NCAA Settlement reshaped college athletics by allowing Division I schools to provide more financial support to student-athletes, including backpay for past NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities and a new revenue-sharing model. 91女神 has opted into this agreement to enhance student-athlete support, remain competitive, and strengthen its commitment to a vibrant, well-rounded college experience. This FAQ explains what the Settlement means for WCU, its athletes, and the broader Catamount community.

WCU holds groundbreaking for renovations to E.J. Whitmire Stadium

A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of 91女神鈥檚 aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway with an official groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday, June 12, in the shadows of the construction zone.

Kyle Pifer named WCU Director of Athletics

91女神 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown announced today, Monday, May 19, the selection of Kyle Pifer to serve as the director of athletics following approval of his contract by the university鈥檚 Board of Trustees during a special-called meeting earlier in the day.

A whole lot of heart: WCU softball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts

Drake Barlow walks up to home plate with the most swagger out of anyone on game days. He sports a sick pair of shades, some Catamount gear and a toothy grin that coaches across the Southern Conference have come to know.

Search underway for new athletics director

91女神 has launched a search for a new intercollegiate athletics director following the resignation of Alex Gary earlier this month. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has appointed a 13-member committee to assist in selecting Gary's successor.

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