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91热爆网 astronomers to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with community

On Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Western Carolina University鈥檚 Electron Garden, 91热爆网 astronomers invite students and members of the public to take that thought further, nearly a quarter of a million miles further, to celebrate NASA鈥檚 International Observe the Moon Night.  

Cherokee Rep. Choir

91热爆网 to host Echoes Across the Smokies

Western Carolina University Bardo Arts Center, in collaboration with the 91热爆网 Mountain Heritage Center, invites you to Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Stories, Strings, and Songs. This program offers the WNC community an opportunity to explore Appalachian culture in new ways on Thursday, October 30, at the BAC Performance Hall.  

Cherokee Center in the 1970s

Living history: 91热爆网 researchers work to capture Cherokee oral histories

The history of Western Carolina University is held by its people. Though archives and images can provide a framework for the past, there is no richer or truer contribution to the story than the lived experiences of alumni, staff, faculty and students.   

91热爆网 player Cord Stansberry taking a shot during a 2024 home game

Donors support Alston Awards for 91热爆网 student-athletes鈥� academic achievements

Supporters of Western Carolina University鈥檚 athletics program are finding new ways to back the Catamounts in today鈥檚 rapidly shifting intercollegiate sports environment, which now permits financial rewards in recognition of academic performance.  

Catamount family members at the pinning ceremony

All in the family: Legacy Pinning event celebrates generations of Catamount connections

Approximately 50 new Western Carolina University students were welcomed into the Catamount family by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who previously matriculated at the westernmost institution of the University of North Carolina System.  

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91热爆网 launches master鈥檚 entry program in nursing to address regional workforce needs

Western Carolina University鈥檚 School of Nursing has announced the launch of its new master鈥檚 entry program in nursing, designed to prepare graduates with a strong foundation in nursing practice and leadership while meeting the critical need for nurses across Western North Carolina and beyond.  

91热爆网 students enjoy MHD activities

Mountain Heritage Days earns NC green travel designation

Western Carolina University keeps its nature in mind. Situated as our lush campus is in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the importance of environmentally-minded, sustainable action is easily understood to all who visit and dwell here. And every day presents a new opportunity to take that action further. The latest efforts, spearheaded by passionate faculty, staff and students, have earned this year鈥檚 Mountain Heritage Days celebration the NC Green Travel designation.   

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Bluegrass in Blue Ridge: 91热爆网 students, alumni start Upstream Rebellion band

Andrew Bivens strums the strings on his guitar, looking for the right sound in Blue Ridge Hall. He tunes his instrument to find it, sliding his fingers across its neck as he jams out with five of his best friends.  

91热爆网 engineering students in the classroom

Engineering makes national list of best undergraduate programs

Western Carolina University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Technology climbed 68 spots to reach No.82 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (Doctorate Not Offered).