Undergraduate expo reception held to honor students and faculty

A reception for the 14th Annual Undergraduate Expo was held in the UC Grand Room on March 26, 2012, highlighting student research and the faculty sponsors who helped their students succeed. In total, there are 223 student presenters and 63 faculty sponsors participating in the Undergraduate Expo this year. Students will present their work at […]

Students gather for Fount-astic Festival and receive surprise

Hundreds of Catamounts gathered around the Cata-fount, on March 26, in anticipation of its water for the first time since the fall semester. The event, called “Fount-astic Festival” kicks off the new tradition of “Firing up the Cata-fount”, and coincides with Chancellor David O. Belcher’s installation week. Students started gathering at the Central Plaza around […]

Students flock to WCU’s last open house

Campus was alive Saturday morning, March  as over 1,700 guests arrived to participate in WCU’s final Open House. The day started early for prospective students as they arrived to the Ramsey Center for an information fair. Each major was present with a poster of information and a representative to answer questions. Students were allowed to […]

Western Carolina University “Paints the Town Purple”

Businesses in Sylva, Dillsboro and Cullowhee will be covered in purple and gold as part of the installation of the WCU new chancellor. Local shops and restaurants are displaying their Catamount pride by “Painting the Town Purple” and WCU students are helping. “Paint the Town Purple” is part of the Western Carolina University’s installation week […]

What will Cullowhee look like in 20 years?

Not a seat was empty during a meeting held on March 16 to discuss upcoming plans for WCU’s Millennial Campus Initiative and the future of Cullowhee. The initiative was designed to plan how to combine academic advancement with economic development, and to tie together the needs of campus and the surrounding residential and business community. […]

Valley of the Lilies Marathon

  It’s that time again – time for the annual Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5k Sunday, March 25. The half marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. and the 5k starts at 7:45 a.m. The course for the half marathon will be a scenic one, featuring rolling hills on the campus of Western Carolina […]