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Call Me Mister students in front of the alumni clock tower at wcu

Call Me MiSTER welcomes new cohort for 2025-26

One of Antonio Tyson’s greatest mentors in high school was his drama teacher. The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student had a lot going on at home his senior year, and through that, his drama teacher was a shoulder to lean on.  

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Retired ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ professor brings forest therapy to Jackson County Greenway

While our habits and hobbies outdoors may vary, it’s a point of pride for most in Western North Carolina that nature is never far out of reach.   

Joseph Stankosky

A new home in Poland: Boren scholar speaks on time abroad

Be persistent. Be studious. Try, and keep trying. Such was the method of success for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student Joseph Stankosky, recipient of the esteemed David L. Boren Scholarship, who in December 2024 left Cullowhee for seven months of study in Warsaw, Poland.   

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Alumni spanning 50 years honored at Homecoming for achievements, service

A baker’s dozen ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumni whose graduating class years span nearly 50 years received accolades from their alma mater Saturday, Nov. 8, in recognition of their career accomplishments and contributions to their communities.  

Kristin Daiber and Anita Puerto

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ to expand student support services for STEM students

Kristin Daiber, the director of the Office of Student Retention, recently received a TRIO grant from the Department of Education for $1.4 million.   

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GivingTuesday ’25 to focus on support for academic excellence, Catamount Club

Much like the holiday season, the annual GivingTuesday national day of philanthropy is fast approaching, and the folks at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ will be seeking financial support for Catamount student-athletes and for excellence endowments that provide enhanced academic and extracurricular experiences for all students.   

Sarah Matesz

Student spotlight: ABSN student Sarah Matesz overcomes Helene’s challenges

Sarah Matesz’s heart rate rose about as fast as the flood water that submerged her feet. She was frantically moving her belongings to the second floor of her cabin, which was perched on the side of the mountain some 20 minutes away from Burnsville.  

Elizabeth with other UP members

Daughter’s experience in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ inclusive ed program leads parents to create endowment

A ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ initiative that brings individuals with intellectual disabilities to campus for a living and learning experience has had such a positive impact on the life of one participant that her parents have created a fund to help more young adults like their daughter move toward independent living.  

Brent Kisner

The Carlyle Letters Online find new home at Hunter Library

Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle have been significant figures to several scholars throughout the last century and some change. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ English professor Brent Kisner is no exception.