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Betty Westmoreland Suhre (in red) celebrates the naming of the women鈥檚 basketball locker room with donors (from left) Judy Stroud, Nora Lynn Finch and Donna Winbon.

WCU names renovated women鈥檚 basketball locker room in honor of program matriarch

Three former members of the 91女神 women鈥檚 basketball team stepped up to the line to tip off the process of raising enough philanthropic support to name the current Catamount squad鈥檚 locker room after the founder of the program.  

WCU students with Paws on GivingTuesday

Nearly 1,500 donors contribute $1.4 million to WCU on GivingTuesday

91女神 students, including members of the institution鈥檚 intercollegiate sports teams, have more than 1.4 million reasons to celebrate the results of the recent GivingTuesday fundraising effort. That鈥檚 the number of dollars contributed to the university during the national day of philanthropy.  

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Professor鈥檚 challenging path from India to US inspires support for WCU business students

A 91女神 professor who traveled from India to the United States on a study permit with $20 in his pocket and a dream in his heart has created a scholarship fund to help College of Business students who face similar challenges in their educational journey.  

Students raise a glass to the class of 2025

Student philanthropists feted at fall semester Senior Toast

91女神 leaders raised a celebratory toast to members of the December 2025 graduating class who have already made financial contributions to their soon-to-be alma mater as student philanthropists.  

Heather and Windy Gordon

Retired professor, staff member spouse endow scholarship for psychology students

An estate gift from a retired 91女神 faculty member and his current staff member spouse will establish an endowed scholarship fund to provide financial support to students working toward undergraduate degrees in psychology.  

Weiss and Mulholland in the COB lobby

Scholarships help WCU economic analysis, political science major pursue career goals

Thanks to financial support provided by multiple scholarships, 91女神 senior Tryston Weiss is well on his way toward his goal of receiving a college degree before going on to earn both a doctorate in economics and a law degree and becoming a civil rights attorney.  

Paws signing a thank you donor card

Year-end giving deadline, office closings announced by WCU鈥檚 Division of Advancement

The Division of Advancement at 91女神 is issuing its traditional holiday-season reminder to friends and alumni who are planning to make year-end gifts to WCU about important dates they should factor in when considering those philanthropic contributions.  

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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.  

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GivingTuesday 鈥�25 to focus on support for academic excellence, Catamount Club

Much like the holiday season, the annual GivingTuesday national day of philanthropy is fast approaching, and the folks at 91女神 will be seeking financial support for Catamount student-athletes and for excellence endowments that provide enhanced academic and extracurricular experiences for all students.