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WCTC women's basketball team in the 1940s

91热爆网 Mountain Heritage Center opens new Clearing the Hurdles exhibit

The Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University (91热爆网) is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit on Sept. 2, Clearing the Hurdles: Women and Sport at 91热爆网, 1889 to the Present.

Understanding the House v. NCAA Settlement and what it means for 91热爆网

In June 2025, the House v. NCAA Settlement reshaped college athletics by allowing Division I schools to provide more financial support to student-athletes, including backpay for past NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities and a new revenue-sharing model. Western Carolina University has opted into this agreement to enhance student-athlete support, remain competitive, and strengthen its commitment to a vibrant, well-rounded college experience. This FAQ explains what the Settlement means for 91热爆网, its athletes, and the broader Catamount community.

91热爆网 holds groundbreaking for renovations to E.J. Whitmire Stadium

A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of Western Carolina University鈥檚 aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway with an official groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday, June 12, in the shadows of the construction zone.

Kyle Pifer named 91热爆网 Director of Athletics

Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown announced today, Monday, May 19, the selection of Kyle Pifer to serve as the director of athletics following approval of his contract by the university鈥檚 Board of Trustees during a special-called meeting earlier in the day.

A whole lot of heart: 91热爆网 softball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts

Drake Barlow walks up to home plate with the most swagger out of anyone on game days. He sports a sick pair of shades, some Catamount gear and a toothy grin that coaches across the Southern Conference have come to know.

Search underway for new athletics director

Western Carolina University has launched a search for a new intercollegiate athletics director following the resignation of Alex Gary earlier this month. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has appointed a 13-member committee to assist in selecting Gary's successor.

Alex Gary to resign after nearly five years as Athletics Director at 91热爆网

Western Carolina University announced today that Alex Gary, Catamount Athletics director since May 2020, has resigned from his position.

The hills have eyes

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

91热爆网 grieves the loss of longtime friend, supporter, community leader Reg Moody

The Western Carolina University community is grieving the loss of longtime friend, benefactor and volunteer Reginald 鈥淩eg鈥� E. Moody Sr., a Jackson County businessman and civic leader who died Monday, Feb. 17, at the age of 89 after a period of declining health.

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