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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.  

Meghan Greenly

Recreational therapy senior Meghan Greenly selected for prestigious award

When Meghan Greenly, sitting beside her proud mother, got her offer, she couldn’t help but smile.   

Aerial photo of campus

Western Carolina Power receives Public Power Awards of Excellence

Western Carolina Power, the university-owned electric utility serving parts of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and surrounding customers, has been named one of 23 public power communities across North Carolina to receive a 2024 Public Power Award of Excellence.  

2025 winners

University faculty, staff award winners announced for ‘25

Once again, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ was ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers.  

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student Ethan Naggiar

School of Stage and Screen earns NCTC award, set for spring musical

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ School of Stage and Screen director Tory Depew sits in her office every day with a sense of gratitude.   

Nora Lynn Finch at a ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Title IX Pioneers event

Alumna Nora Lynn Finch to be inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumna Nora Lynn Finch sat behind her friend, Kay Yow, honored to introduce her in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1989 induction ceremony. But before the ceremony began, Finch was approached by an unknown gentleman.   

Ashlyn Hannon

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ junior named first Thompson Scholar

Ashlyn Hannon hasn’t been across the pond before, much less anywhere else outside of the country. But thanks to a generous gift from a pair of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ donors, she’ll be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.   

Students with I voted stickers

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ earns ‘most engaged’ student voting honor from ALL IN

Earlier this fall, Catamounts were encouraged to get to the polls, and two weeks after the election, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ was recognized for it.  

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumni award winners

Alumni return to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ for annual homecoming celebration

Jamie Van Pelt’s drive from Florida to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ isn’t the most riveting one. It’s several hours of rural highways, twists and turns and infamous Atlanta traffic, but when Van Pelt crests the hill south of Clayton, Georgia, he smiles.