WCU College of Health and Human Sciences

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Emma-Kate Chapman on being awarded the 2025–2026 North Carolina Nurse Honor Guard (NCNHG) Scholarship!

This well-deserved award recognizes Emma-Kate’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the nursing profession as she prepares for a future in healthcare. Family and supporters gathered to celebrate this exciting milestone in her academic journey.

The NCNHG Scholarship supports dedicated nursing students across Western North Carolina who demonstrate strong academic standing and a commitment to the nursing profession. We are proud to celebrate Emma-Kate and all that lies ahead.

Keep blazing your trail, Emma-Kate! We can’t wait to see where your nursing journey takes you.

09/04/2026

A little reminder to pause, recharge, and enjoy the weekend!

This upcoming Labor Day, we’re celebrating the hard work and dedication of our incredible students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and community partners who greatly contribute to Whee, the place we call home.

Take the day to rest, reconnect, and enjoy a well-earned break. We’ll see you back on campus Tuesday, Catamounts.

08/11/2026

Save the date! Rooted in the Mountains is coming September 24 and 25!

Rooted in the Mountains returns September 24 and 25 to the WCU Bardo Arts Center here in Cullowhee.
Rooted is our annual symposium exploring the intersections of health, environment, and traditional knowledge. It's one of the best things we do here at Western. Don't miss it! Link to registration in the comments (or use the QR code below).
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WCU College of Health and Human Sciences

05/12/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026.🎓🎉

You did it! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment brought you to this moment. We are proud of you and can’t wait to see the impact you make as health professionals! Go Cats!! 💜

Welcome to the WCU alumni family.💛

03/25/2026

Today is the day! One Day for Western is a day when Catamounts everywhere come together to create opportunities that change lives. There’s still time to make one day possible for Catamounts. Navigate to oneday.wcu.edu and make your gift before time runs out! 💜 Go Cats!
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02/06/2026

We celebrate an incredible achievement by our own Dr. Lisa Lefler, Director of Culturally Based Native Health Programs at the College of Health and Human Sciences at Western Carolina University (WCU).

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Council voted unanimously to name Dr. Lefler an Honorary Member of the EBCI, recognizing her more than two decades of service advancing health and well-being through sustained collaboration with Cherokee community partners.

Dr. Lefler’s work, including culturally grounded research on historical grief and trauma and community-engaged programs such as the Culturally Based Native Health Certificate, reflects a deep commitment to respectful learning that honors Indigenous knowledge, culture, and wellbeing.

We are proud of her leadership, her scholarship, and her longstanding dedication to rural and Native communities. Congratulations, Dr. Lefler!

02/06/2026

Our very own faculty member, Dr. Evelyn Wilson was recently featured on WSPA‘s Fred the Show, where she shared insights about the WCU EMC program. Dr. Wilson was a great representative of our program and the university!

Check out the full interview at the link in our profile. Dr. Wilson’s portion begins at approximately 14 minutes into the program.