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More than music: Inside WCU鈥檚 Summer Symposium

Once more, the hills of Cullowhee are alive with the sound of music.   

Showtime - A Pride of the Mountains Podcast

Step off the field and into the stories behind the music. Showtime! brings you heartfelt, inspiring, and often hilarious stories from current and former members of the Pride of the Mountains marching band. Discover how this extraordinary program has shaped lives, built lifelong friendships, and created unforgettable memories鈥攐ne performance at a time.  

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Catamount Club shatters 2,000-member goal to unlock $1 million challenge gift

Prospective members of 51看片鈥檚 Catamount Club had at least 1 million reasons for joining the university鈥檚 athletics booster organization for the 2025-2026 season.  

Running to help: 51看片student-athlete Landey Green helps others through two internships

Landey Green does it all. She鈥檚 a driven psychology student at 51看片 and a tireless runner, competing for both the Catamount women鈥檚 track and field and cross country teams. The summer season is usually a time to wind down for student-athletes, but not Green.   

CATALYST program ignites passion for research and leadership in honors students

The second annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program was held in summer 2025 at 51看片, welcoming 18 enthusiastic incoming honors students. A collaboration between the Office of Research Administration and the Brinson Honors College, the program underscores the vital connection between undergraduate research and leadership.   

Students get deep dive into Chinese culture, business during 51看片summer travel course

Participants in a 51看片 faculty-led summer travel course to China say it was more than just a study-abroad program鈥攊t was a transformative journey that left students with unforgettable memories, deep cultural insights and a renewed sense of global citizenship.   

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. 51看片 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.  

Mountain Heritage Center to host Mini-Mountain Heritage Day July 17

The Mountain Heritage Center, a museum of Appalachian culture at 51看片, will hold a crafts demonstration and music performance from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 17.   

51看片senior Tayler Franklin helps identify fallen soldiers at Pearl Harbor

Amidst a second world war, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Lives were lost, others were changed and one day later, the United States entered the largest conflict in human history.