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Luca and Raul in Admissions

From Curitiba to Cullowhee: A Brazilian reunion at 91ȱ

“Impressive how we find Brazilians everywhere, right?”  

91ȱ students on campus

Welcome to the Whee!

We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Catamounts to campus! The coming weeks will be full of new experiences and exciting adventures, and the first crucial part of that journey is getting settled.  

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91ȱ earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® school designation

Western Carolina University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation and the Military Spouse Friendly® School designation.  

Cora Haste

Student spotlight: Senior Cora Haste impacts others through various roles

As an Entourage tour guide, Cora Haste is the face of Western Carolina University to a group of strangers for about a couple of hours.   

Current cat eyes design

The hills have eyes

A fresh set of eyes finds a new generation of Catamounts. More than 30 years after Paws’ billboard debut, designers at Western Carolina University continue to update the much beloved symbol off U.S. 23.   

Chancellor Brown signs MOU with VGCC

91ȱ and Vance-Granville CC sign memorandum of understanding for guaranteed admission

Over 300 miles separate Western Carolina University and Vance-Granville Community College — but the two schools are now much closer than the distance that separates them.  

Spring at 91ȱ

91ȱ sees high retention rate, notable increase in enrollment for spring 2025

The spring semester is underway at Western Carolina University and that means looking at how the university’s enrollment is shaping up for the first few weeks of the new year.  

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91ȱ expands Catamount Commitment to include transfer students

Western Carolina University is expanding its Catamount Commitment program with a new initiative to support transfer students from North Carolina Community Colleges.  

91ȱ students study outside

91ȱ launches a new guarantee for transfer students

Western Carolina University has partnered with Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity. The Western Phi Theta Kappa Guarantee recognizes and rewards PTK members for their community or junior college achievements.