WCU Alumni Association

09/02/2026

Some believed in Josh Paris '01 before he fully believed in himself - that support changed the course of his life.

In this month's Western Wednesdays, Josh shares how WCU shaped his career, his people-first approach to leadership, and his commitment to opening doors for the next generation of Catamounts. You too can open a new door for Catamounts by supporting the College of Business and Hospitality and Tourism. Make a gift here and be sure to designate it to the HTM fund..... https://bit.ly/4xzzKQB

Listen to the full episode at: https://bit.ly/4iIAr5p

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

From the OG Alumni to the new ones, here at WCU we take tailgating to the next level!

08/22/2026

Not to make you feel old, but Waka Flocka Flame was at Western 10 years ago. Let that sink in.

Who was there?

08/20/2026

🌎 Study Abroad Alumni, check in! Did you spend a semester studying somewhere beyond Cullowhee? We want to see it!

Drop a photo from your time abroad in the comments and tell us where you studied and what year you went! ✈️

08/17/2026

then, now, somewhere in between ➿

08/14/2026

THE CATS ARE HEADED TO LONDON! 🇬🇧

Special thanks to over 100 of our POTM alumni & friends (Long Purple Line Club) who came out yesterday to celebrate the end of band camp with us and learn this special news! We are so excited for the season to begin.

Make sure you keep in touch if you want to join the trip or help fund our students to go by filling out the survey (QR code or go.wcu.edu/londoninterest)🫡🧾Hope to see you in Cullowhee this season as the baddest band in the land takes the field once again.

08/13/2026

Brown Cafeteria, built in 1957, replaced the smaller, family-style dining hall in Moore Building that had served students since the 1920s. It was named for Frank H. Brown, who first came to campus as a student at Cullowhee Academy in 1888, then went on to teach science under several college presidents until 1950.

Fun fact: Brown never actually went away. In 2017, WCU preserved 94% of the original building through a major renovation, so if you've eaten at Brown Hall recently, you were standing in the same bones as the cafeteria in this photo.

Real talk, Catamounts: what's the one WCU dining hall or Cullowhee restaurant food you still think about years later? Drop it below & bonus points if you tell us your grad year too. 🍽️💜

08/10/2026

Gearing up for fall like it's 20...06 📺 🫢

08/03/2026

if you’re seeing this, here’s your reminder to slow down & take a deep breath ⛰️