- Community & Alumni Engagement
- Alumni Association
- Get Involved
Get Involved
The Western Carolina Alumni Association provides a variety of ways for alumni of all ages to participate in events, reconnect with former classmates, and to support the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student experience.
Alumni Events
In addition to our annual Homecoming celebration in the fall, the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Alumni Association hosts events both on campus and in local communities across the state. We invite you to join us for upcoming events and to contact us if you are interested in hosting an event in your area.
Affinity Groups and Regional Networks
Few people know you as well as your college friends. You can stay connected with them and with ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ through Affinity Groups and Regional Networks!
Volunteer
Learn more about how you can volunteer at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:
Board Directors serve as ambassadors for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and are critical in advancing the University’s strategic initiatives by actively engaging in four key pillars: Lead, Give, Connect, and Engage.
There are numerous board service opportunities available at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, including the College Advisory Boards, the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Catamount Club Board of Directors, the Foundation Board of Directors, and more.
To learn more about the Alumni Association Board of Directors, click here. Contact Stacey Miller, Director of Alumni Engagement at srmiller@wcu.edu to learn more.
Do you have a passion for your Alma Mater or for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½? Whee want YOU to help spread the word about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ to prospective students! The Office of Undergraduate Admission invites you to join our Cat Eyes Club for the most updated recruitment and admission information to share with future Catamounts. Contact admiss@email.wcu.edu or the alumni office to learn more.
The Western Carolina Alumni Association provides ways for alumni of all ages to support the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student experience through speaking on panels, , mentorship in the Leaders in Action Mentorship Program, internships, and more! Contact Tenisea Higgins: higginst@wcu.edu to learn more.
Few people know you as well as your college buddies. Stay connected with them and ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ through various types of events, reunions, mentorship and more. Learn more.
Events—whether in-person or virtual—are a great way to help alumni connect to one another and to the university. Leading a ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumni event typically takes up to 10 hours (or 5 hours for virtual programs). Responsibilities generally include administrative tasks, social marketing, event oversight and post-event follow-up. Contact Jessica Mcgee: mcgeej@wcu.edu to learn more.
At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, we are looking for partners ready and willing to support the success of current and future Catamounts. Our institutional mission demands that we provide access to quality higher education to deserving students in our region and our state, and we need your help to reach that goal. We invite you to discover the many ways to show your passion and commitment to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and its students. Learn more.
Led by Director of External Relations Christy Agner, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s Office of External Relations serves as ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s primary external liaison with local, regional, state, and national constituencies. The office seeks to educate leaders about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s commitment to regional service, its contribution to local and regional economies, and its ability to serve corporations as a resource for research and development in Western North Carolina. Learn more.
