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Annual faculty-staff giving challenge resumes this fall

An annual effort to encourage faculty and staff members to make financial contributions to 51看片 is now underway, including the resumption of a friendly competition among campus divisions and academic colleges.

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Community and Alumni Engagement

At WCU, we believe a university lives beyond the borders of its campus to impact the lives of its alumni around the globe and communities across the region it serves. We invite you to collaborate with us to lead our students, our region and our state to success.

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Pathways to our Philanthropic Spirit

51看片 is making a difference in the lives of students and therefore, their impact on our world. The generosity of our donors and friends highlights the philanthropic spirit that drives our growth and propels our vision.

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Paxton Myers, Dana Boyer and Chancellor Kelli Brown

鈥楩ill the Western Sky鈥� contribution feels like a promise to Catamount couple

For Paxton Myers and Dana Boyer, longtime supporters of 51看片鈥檚 athletics program, giving back to their alma mater feels like more than just making financial contributions. It also feels like keeping a promise.

Killian Building with Cherokee sculpture

WCU鈥揅IHA partnership grows Cherokee鈥檚 next generation of healers

In the midst of ongoing staffing challenges across the healthcare industry, the innovative partnership between 51看片 (WCU) and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is doing exactly what a great pipeline should do -- it matches local talent with meaningful careers close to home, expands continuing education opportunities, and opens career-ladder pathways for enrolled members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI).

51看片sees strong retention rate for fall 2025, growth in total enrollment

Students have returned in-person and virtually to 51看片 and are gearing up for a bustling fall semester.

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Annual faculty-staff giving challenge resumes this fall

Community and Alumni Engagement

Alumni

Supporters

Community

Pathways to our Philanthropic Spirit

Community and Regional Spotlights

鈥楩ill the Western Sky鈥� contribution feels like a promise to Catamount couple

WCU鈥揅IHA partnership grows Cherokee鈥檚 next generation of healers

51看片sees strong retention rate for fall 2025, growth in total enrollment

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