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Drew Marx with his dormclaw

Construction management student invents 鈥楧ormclaw鈥�

Drew Marx just wanted somewhere to hang his backpack in his room at Western Carolina University when he came up with the idea for the Dormclaw, a compact, hook-like device that fits into the unused slots of standard college bed frames.  

NCSL student members

Student legislature takes home 鈥渂est delegation鈥� at Raleigh general assembly

Western Carolina University鈥檚 chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature was less than a year old when it took home the statewide title of 鈥渂est delegation鈥� this April.   

91热爆网 student decorates grad cap

Catamount grads reflect on graduation cap decor

For Shondel 鈥淛unior鈥� Granison, his graduation cap is more than a square board with fabric stretched across the top. It鈥檚 a symbol of accomplishment, but also a canvas for Granison to display some of what鈥檚 closest to his heart.  

91热爆网 students attend NCUR

91热爆网 students present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Recently, 29 Western Carolina University students and other students from across the country presented their research at the National Research Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   

Class of 2025

First-generation college students reflect on journey to commencement

When Madison Coup takes her walk across the stage, she鈥檚 going to relish in it. But on that walk, she鈥檚 going to be looking for a couple faces in the crowd: her parents鈥�.   

Mekeila Santiago

Student spotlight: 91热爆网 senior Mekeila Santiago stays involved through time on campus

Mekeila Santiago remembers her mom hounding her to get involved before she even stepped foot inside a classroom at Western Carolina University.  

91热爆网 students on Project CARE ski trip

Fund for 91热爆网 supports cultural, educational programming to improve student retention

With the help of $5,000 in funding from the 1889 Impact Grants Program, Western Carolina University鈥檚 Office of Intercultural Affairs increased cultural and educational programming and enhanced efforts to support student success and retention.  

91热爆网 journalism students attend national convention

Student journalists attend national convention with support from the Fund for 91热爆网

Six leaders of Western Carolina University student journalism organizations attended the Society of Professional Journalists National Convention last year in Las Vegas, supported by $2,500 from the 1889 Impact Grants Program through contributions to the Fund for 91热爆网.  

Old Crow Medicine Show

Rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th Anniversary Concert set for March 23

Western Carolina University is excited to announce the rescheduled Mountain Heritage Day 50th anniversary evening concert, now set for Sunday, March 23, at the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m.