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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.  

Joseph Oladeji

91热爆网 computer science senior secures job with Google

Joseph Oladeji is probably feeling lucky.  

Ashlyn Hannon

91热爆网 junior named first Thompson Scholar

Ashlyn Hannon hasn鈥檛 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鈥檒l 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.  

Matt Henley

Matt Henley appointed director of the Pride of the Mountains and Athletic Bands

Western Carolina University is excited to announce the appointment of Matt Henley as the next director of Athletic Bands and director of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band.  

Isaac Jennings with SVA members

91热爆网 nursing student, veteran Isaac Jennings shares his higher education journey

Looking back on his time before coming to Western Carolina University, nursing student Isaac Jennings, a sophomore from Franklin, was always told the most important thing was contacting his chosen college鈥檚 military services director.