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Chatty Cats to call on alumni, friends with campus updates, philanthropic opportunities

If alumni, friends and supporters of WCU receive a telephone call anytime between now and the end of the calendar year, the Chatty Cats engagement officers hope you won’t simply let it go to voicemail.  

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Jackson County couple receives award in recognition of service to WCU, mountain region

In recognition of the Haires’ contributions to WCU and to the mountain region, the university has bestowed upon them its Distinguished Service Award, making them one of just a handful of couples ever to receive the honor.   

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Special Collections connects with WNC communities through 1889 Impact Grant-funded project

Hunter Library is providing free exhibitions of historical photographs to communities across Western North Carolina through a project made possible by donations to the Fund for WCU.  

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1889 Impact Grant supports survey of recent graduates

The Center for Career and Professional Development is nearing completion of a survey of recent graduates and young alumni to determine where they landed after receiving their degrees.  

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Faculty, staff donors recognized at Shetland Society event

The more than 350 faculty and staff members who have made a philanthropic gift to the university in the last 12 months were recognized as members of the Shetland Society.  

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Student workers help Catamount Club improve engagement with fans, donors

The Catamount Club launched an effort earlier this year to improve engagement between WCU athletics and its fan base by using student workers to formalize and boost its social media and online presence.  

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Fund for WCU generates $40,000 in first-year access scholarship support

Seventy-nine students are working toward their degrees this semester after receiving financial assistance in the form of first-year access scholarships made possible by donors to the Fund for WCU.  

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ICA, Project CARE supports students through 1889 Impact Grant-funded projects

The Office of Intercultural Affairs held a trio of activities during the 2021-2022 academic year designed to support an array of students, including first-year, transfer and traditionally underrepresented students.  

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Newly established scholarship designed to support military members, veterans

An alumna is saluting her late sister’s 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy by launching an endowed scholarship fund in her memory designed to support members and veterans of the armed forces.  

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