WCU Alumni Association

WCU Alumni Association The official page for WCU Alumni to stay connected with their friends and fellow Catamounts. Once a Catamount always a Catamount.

A community that's built from and defined by the people who call Western Carolina home, first as students and then as alumni. Formed in 1893, our Alumni Association fosters a lifelong connection to WCU through programs and services so that no matter where you are, you'll always have a home in Cullowhee.

06/23/2026

Paws said he had it taken care of 😔

Should we keep him on the content creation team or send him back?

apparently it's International Picnic Day. For most people, that's probably irrelevant but for WCU alumni.. that basicall...
06/18/2026

apparently it's International Picnic Day. For most people, that's probably irrelevant but for WCU alumni.. that basically feels like a personality trait.. 🧺

A birds-eye view from the 90's, is this how you remember us? :)
06/16/2026

A birds-eye view from the 90's, is this how you remember us? :)

Headed somewhere fun this summer? Toss a WCU t-shirt, hat or flag in your suitcase and snap a photo along the way. We wa...
06/15/2026

Headed somewhere fun this summer? Toss a WCU t-shirt, hat or flag in your suitcase and snap a photo along the way. We want to see where Catamounts are showing up this summer. ✈️🏔️🌊

Our oldest Catamount, Sally Mae Campbell, Class of 1937, has passed away at the remarkable age of 108.A proud graduate o...
06/11/2026

Our oldest Catamount, Sally Mae Campbell, Class of 1937, has passed away at the remarkable age of 108.

A proud graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College, Sally Mae Campbell ’37 earned her degree in English with a minor in history in 1937. She later returned to Western in 1955 to complete her master’s degree.

Sally’s time at Western began during the Great Depression, when a college education was not easily within reach. She once reflected on those years simply, saying she had a “great time” at Western, especially grateful that the college was close enough to home to make her education possible.

After graduation, Sally spent 34 years teaching English and journalism in Jackson County, where she shaped countless young people through her work in the classroom. Her impact reached far beyond lessons and assignments. She started the first chorus group at Sylva-Webster High School, sponsored Student Council, mentored student teachers from WCU, and served in leadership roles throughout her career. In 1980, she was nominated for Jackson County Teacher of the Year.

Her dedication to her community never went unnoticed. In 2025, the Town of Sylva honored her with “Sally Campbell Day,” recognizing a life spent lifting others.

In 2024, when Sally turned 107, a member of the Western Carolina University alumni office had the privilege of visiting her and presenting flowers in celebration of her life and continued connection to her alma mater.

When asked the secret to her longevity, Sally offered a simple reminder: “Just aim for good clean living.”

From Western Carolina Teachers College to today’s Western Carolina University, Sally witnessed nearly a century of change in Cullowhee. Through it all, she remained a true reflection of what it means to be a Catamount, rooted in service, shaped by education, and grounded in a lifelong love of learning.

We are grateful for her life, her legacy, and the many students she inspired along the way.

Forever a Catamount. 💜

Smiles optional. Smize required 😏
06/11/2026

Smiles optional. Smize required 😏

A post you can practically experience 🤌Can you see the Pride of the Mountains formation in your head with your eyes clos...
06/10/2026

A post you can practically experience 🤌

Can you see the Pride of the Mountains formation in your head with your eyes closed? Hear your family's cheers as you crossed the stage? Feel the excitement of a Cullowhee game day win? Smell the fresh mountain air? Taste the memories of tailgate traditions?

Tell us: what's one thing that instantly takes you back to your days at Western?

Aaaaaand just like that, Ballparks & Brews 2026 is officially in the books. 🍻⚾️ 5 stops in cities around the Southeast! ...
06/09/2026

Aaaaaand just like that, Ballparks & Brews 2026 is officially in the books. 🍻⚾️ 5 stops in cities around the Southeast!

Thank you to everyone who came out this summer! Drop a photo of your crew in the comments 📸

06/08/2026

And how about in Ohio?! 🏆🏌🏽

One of our favorite moments from J.T. Poston’s episode of Western Wednesdays was hearing him talk about spotting Catamounts everywhere he goes.

This weekend, Catamounts everywhere were pulling for one of their own. Congratulations to WCU alumnus J.T. Poston ‘15 on winning the Memorial Tournament, the biggest victory of his PGA Tour career.

🎙️ Take a listen to the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/hUu6VpSmRp4?si=o57gQvEYuLWK3bM9 or on all podcast streaming platforms.

"Cullowhee is both the best and the worst place in the world" -- from an 80's yearbook. What are your thoughts? 🗺️
06/06/2026

"Cullowhee is both the best and the worst place in the world" -- from an 80's yearbook. What are your thoughts? 🗺️

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