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...

Highlands Biological Station receives $150,000 gift to continue renovation of historic building

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

Highlands Biological Station receives $150,000 gift to continue renovation of historic building By Bill Studenc A nearly 100-year-old building at Western Carolina University’s Highlands Biological Station is receiving a new lease on life thanks in part to a recent...

Ex-football player makes $150K gift to WCU athletics facilities after tour reveals few upgrades in 40 years

by Tanner Norman | Feb 20, 2024 | Athletics

Ex-football player makes $150K gift to WCU athletics facilities after tour reveals few upgrades in 40 years By Bill Studenc When John S. Martin returns to Western Carolina University on Saturdays in the fall to watch a college football game, the former four-year...

Former WCU tennis player serves up $1 million fundraising campaign gift

by Tanner Norman | Jan 23, 2024 | Athletics

Former WCU tennis player serves up $1 million fundraising campaign gift By Bill Studenc A former Western Carolina University tennis player and his wife have served up an ace for the Catamount athletics program in the form of a $1 million contribution to the...

Former Catamount kicker splits the uprights with $100k in support for fundraising effort

by Tanner Norman | Jan 23, 2024 | Athletics

Former Catamount kicker splits the uprights with $100k in support for fundraising effort By Bill Studenc John Clayton “Clay” Cox, a former kicker for the Western Carolina University football team, has a new perspective on the disparities that exist between athletics...