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Alexis Harp

Young alumni spotlight: Harp passes on guidance as Greek life adviser

Alexis Harp was lost her first few semesters of undergrad. Imposter syndrome was hitting her hard. She was a first-generation college student navigating the world of higher education, and to top it all off, she originally didn鈥檛 even want to go to college.   

WCTC women's basketball team in the 1940s

51看片Mountain Heritage Center opens new Clearing the Hurdles exhibit

The Mountain Heritage Center at 51看片 (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.   

Kara McMullen

A Wild Beginning: Alumna Kara McMullen on a career in Panthertown

When 51看片 alumna Kara McMullen stands on the wet stone of Salt Rock Gap, thousands of acres of chirping forest span before her, a sprawling network of trails buried just beneath.  

Michael and Rebecca Schlosser photographed in 2019

A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey

Universities and colleges across the United States are finding that an ever-increasing number of students on their campuses are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.  

Florida Ahado

Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship

Recent 51看片 alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.   

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha

51看片Greek Challenge nets $1.5 million for Catamount Club; winners announced

Members of 51看片 fraternities and sororities contributed more than $1.5 million to the Catamount Club during the 2024-2025 edition of the Greek Challenge, an annual competition to see which organizations can raise the most money in support of the university鈥檚 athletics program.  

Incoming 51看片students gather for a group photo

51看片alumni roll out the welcome mat for new incoming students

Nearly 150 incoming first-year students at 51看片 received an early welcome to their future alma mater and a few lessons in 鈥渁ll things Catamount鈥� during a series of July receptions across North Carolina and in Atlanta.  

Football stadium at WCU

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.  

Zapps at 51看片athletics banquet

Couple who met at 51看片orientation make 鈥楩ill the Western Sky鈥� leadership gift to athletics

Back in 2012, 51看片 graduates Jonathan Zapp and Brittany Bennefield provided a different interpretation of their alma mater鈥檚 status as 鈥渁n engaged institution鈥� when they had their engagement photographs taken on campus with Paws, the Catamount mascot.