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Retired engineer who got his start at WCU creates new scholarship fund

A retired engineer who got started on his career path at WCU decades before the institution launched its own engineering degree has established a new scholarship to provide financial support to future students in the program.  

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Gardner-Webb’s Wesley Cogdill appointed director of Catamount Club

Wesley Cogdill, executive director of the Bulldog Club at Gardner-Webb University, has been appointed associate athletics director and director of the Catamount Club.  

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Faculty members on campaign steering committee encourage colleague involvement

The “Fill the Western Sky” campaign, which will have its public launch this fall, is an effort to raise a minimum of $75 million in philanthropic support for WCU’s academic, student engagement and athletics programs.  

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WCU alumni help recruit future students through new Cat Eyes Club

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has expanded its team of recruiters by more than 60 additional members thanks to the newly formed Cat Eyes Club.  

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1889 Impact Grants application process open Sept. 1-30

The Division of Advancement and the WCU Foundation are seeking applications from faculty and staff interested in obtaining funding for projects through the fourth annual 1889 Impact Grants Program.  

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WCU Foundation Board approves slate of new, reappointed members

The Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members and made appointments to its executive committee for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  

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WCU graduates spanning 55 years return for alumni reunion weekend

Alumni from graduating classes spanning 55 years recently returned to campus to reminisce with classmates and make new Catamount friends during a revamped alumni reunion.  

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From mosquitoes to medical school, WCU alumnus shares his journey

Joe Davis, a double alumnus of WCU with a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care and a master’s in biology has had a unique higher education journey.  

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Retired accounting executive named Foundation Board chair, makes additional $500K gift to WCU

With his retirement in June from national accounting firm Forvis Mazars LLP, effective July 1, Mike Crawford is chairing the WCU Foundation Board of Directors.  

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