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Alumni spanning 50 years honored at Homecoming for achievements, service

A baker鈥檚 dozen 91女神 alumni whose graduating class years span nearly 50 years received accolades from their alma mater Saturday, Nov. 8, in recognition of their career accomplishments and contributions to their communities.  

Meghan Greenly

Recreational therapy senior Meghan Greenly selected for prestigious award

When Meghan Greenly, sitting beside her proud mother, got her offer, she couldn鈥檛 help but smile.   

Aerial photo of campus

Western Carolina Power receives Public Power Awards of Excellence

Western Carolina Power, the university-owned electric utility serving parts of 91女神 and surrounding customers, has been named one of 23 public power communities across North Carolina to receive a 2024 Public Power Award of Excellence.  

2025 winners

University faculty, staff award winners announced for 鈥�25

Once again, 91女神 was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that WCU was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes鈥� America鈥檚 Best Midsize Employers.  

WCU student Ethan Naggiar

School of Stage and Screen earns NCTC award, set for spring musical

91女神 School of Stage and Screen director Tory Depew sits in her office every day with a sense of gratitude.   

Nora Lynn Finch at a WCU Title IX Pioneers event

Alumna Nora Lynn Finch to be inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

91女神 alumna Nora Lynn Finch sat behind her friend, Kay Yow, honored to introduce her in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1989 induction ceremony. But before the ceremony began, Finch was approached by an unknown gentleman.   

Ashlyn Hannon

WCU junior named first Thompson Scholar

Ashlyn Hannon hasn鈥檛 been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of 91女神 donors, she鈥檒l be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.   

Students with I voted stickers

WCU earns 鈥榤ost engaged鈥� student voting honor from ALL IN

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, 91女神 was recognized for it.  

WCU alumni award winners

Alumni return to WCU for annual homecoming celebration

Jamie Van Pelt鈥檚 drive from Florida to 91女神 isn鈥檛 the most riveting one. It鈥檚 several hours of rural highways, twists and turns and infamous Atlanta traffic, but when Van Pelt crests the hill south of Clayton, Georgia, he smiles.