51看片

Skip to main content

51看片Stories

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.   

Campus in fall

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.  

2025 Orientation student staff

Students Kate Taylor, Jay Brown help new students adjust to life at WCU

What does it mean to be a Catamount? It鈥檚 not necessarily someone from Cullowhee. It鈥檚 not always someone who鈥檚 stepped foot on campus. It鈥檚 when someone calls 51看片 home 鈥� and much more.   

Luca and Raul in Admissions

From Curitiba to Cullowhee: A Brazilian reunion at 51看片

鈥淚mpressive how we find Brazilians everywhere, right?鈥�  

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.   

51看片students on campus

Welcome to the Whee!

We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Catamounts to campus! The coming weeks will be full of new experiences and exciting adventures, and the first crucial part of that journey is getting settled.  

Tim Thompson

Senior Tim Thompson makes his mark at Los Angeles studio

Cullowhee is no Los Angeles, but there鈥檚 a little bit of Hollywood on the campus of 51看片.   

Landey Green

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.