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

by Tanner Norman | Sep 10, 2024 | Athletics

Retired accounting executive named Foundation Board chair, makes additional $500K gift to WCU By Bill Studenc Alumnus Michael Crawford has made it a priority to support Western Carolina University through financial contributions throughout a distinguished career in...

WCU donors shatter fundraising record with more than $35.8 million in FY24

by Tanner Norman | Sep 10, 2024 | Fill the Western Sky

WCU donors shatter fundraising record with more than $35.8 million in FY24 By Bill Studenc As Western Carolina University approaches the public launch of its “Fill the Western Sky” comprehensive fundraising campaign this fall, the university is coming off the most...

‘Fill the Western Sky’ contributions continue Brown family legacy of support for WCU

by Tanner Norman | Jun 26, 2024 | Fill the Western Sky

‘Fill the Western Sky’ contributions continue Brown family legacy of support for WCU By Bill Studenc A Cary couple with deep family connections to the founders of the institution that would become Western Carolina University is taking steps to ensure that students of...

Gratitude for education, experiences at WCU inspire decades of support for Catamount athletics

by Tanner Norman | Apr 29, 2024 | Athletics

Gratitude for education, experiences at WCU inspire decades of support for Catamount athletics By Bill Studenc For chemical industry executive Kenny Messer, who grew up in rural Haywood County plowing tobacco fields behind a mule, providing philanthropic support to...

School of Nursing receives $2.1 million boost to launch Conway Scholars initiative

by Tanner Norman | Apr 8, 2024 | Fill the Western Sky

School of Nursing receives $2.1 million boost to launch Conway Scholars initiative By Bill Studenc The Western Carolina University School of Nursing is the recipient of a $2 million contribution from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF (“Bedford Falls”) that will provide...