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91Èȱ¬Íø students attend NCUR

91Èȱ¬Íø 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’s going to relish in it. But on that walk, she’s going to be looking for a couple faces in the crowd: her parents’.   

Mekeila Santiago

Student spotlight: 91Èȱ¬Íø 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.  

91Èȱ¬Íø students on Project CARE ski trip

Fund for 91Èȱ¬Íø 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’s Office of Intercultural Affairs increased cultural and educational programming and enhanced efforts to support student success and retention.  

91Èȱ¬Íø journalism students attend national convention

Student journalists attend national convention with support from the Fund for 91Èȱ¬Íø

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 91Èȱ¬Íø.  

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.  

Joseph Oladeji

91Èȱ¬Íø computer science senior secures job with Google

Joseph Oladeji is probably feeling lucky.  

Ashlyn Hannon

91Èȱ¬Íø 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 Western Carolina University donors, she’ll be hopping on a flight in just a few short weeks.   

Hunter Library

Thompson earns SLNC grant for Hunter Library kiosks

The vast number of resources Hunter Library at Western Carolina University has is profound. But thanks to a grant, navigating the treasure trove of knowledge will be a bit easier for students.