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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.

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.

51看片holds groundbreaking for renovations to E.J. Whitmire Stadium

A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of 51看片鈥檚 aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway with an official groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday, June 12, in the shadows of the construction zone.

Kyle Pifer named 51看片Director of Athletics

51看片 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown announced today, Monday, May 19, the selection of Kyle Pifer to serve as the director of athletics following approval of his contract by the university鈥檚 Board of Trustees during a special-called meeting earlier in the day.

A whole lot of heart: 51看片softball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts

Drake Barlow walks up to home plate with the most swagger out of anyone on game days. He sports a sick pair of shades, some Catamount gear and a toothy grin that coaches across the Southern Conference have come to know.

Search underway for new athletics director

51看片 has launched a search for a new intercollegiate athletics director following the resignation of Alex Gary earlier this month. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has appointed a 13-member committee to assist in selecting Gary's successor.

Alex Gary to resign after nearly five years as Athletics Director at WCU

51看片 announced today that Alex Gary, Catamount Athletics director since May 2020, has resigned from his position.

The hills have eyes

A fresh set of eyes finds a new generation of Catamounts. More than 30 years after Paws鈥� billboard debut, designers at 51看片 continue to update the much beloved symbol off U.S. 23.

51看片grieves the loss of longtime friend, supporter, community leader Reg Moody

The 51看片 community is grieving the loss of longtime friend, benefactor and volunteer Reginald 鈥淩eg鈥� E. Moody Sr., a Jackson County businessman and civic leader who died Monday, Feb. 17, at the age of 89 after a period of declining health.

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