WCU is hosting a Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP, contest for students to give their ideas to faculty on how to develop student success and student quality. Many colleges have QEP contests for their accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). “The whole purpose of the QEP is to […]
The career fairs at WCU bring over 800 students and 100 employers at Ramsey
October 8, 2025 by
The Ramsey Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. was packed to the brim with WCU students and potential employers that came to the Career Fair. The event was organized by the Center for Career and Professional Development with around 100 businesses, public organizations and schools participating in the first career […]
Whee Life: Mountain Heritage Days recap
October 3, 2025 by
This year, Mountain Heritage Day expanded into Days with a week of fun events for students and community members. Hear more about events that took place during the week including the Hurricane Helene anniversary and Rooted in the Mountains symposium. Mountain Heritage Days co-director Amber Albert also gives us a peak as to what next […]
Cats scratch up the VMI Keydets on the pitch
October 3, 2025 by
The Catamount women’s soccer team took on the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in the 13th match of the season on Oct. 2. The Cats entered the game with a 5-4-3 overall record and 1-1-1 in Southern Conference (SOCON) play. The Catamounts were held out of the back of the net until the 13 minute of […]
2025 Mountain Heritage Day festival was a success despite rain and lightning
October 1, 2025 by
Mountain Heritage Day festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, was the highlight of the whole week of activities celebrating the people, culture, traditions and the diversity of it all in the Appalachia. The event brought around 9,400 people who enjoyed watching different chainsaw competitions, participated in singing, enjoying banjo and bluegrass music accompanied by the dancing […]
