Western Carolina, Head Coach Karen Middleton Announce 2009-10 Schedule Jul 18, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina University Head Women's Basketball Coach today announced the 2009-10 schedule which includes a trip to the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout and match-ups with three teams that were involved in post-season play a year ago ... This is Western Carolina University's second trip to Alaska in the last two years as the men's basketball team finished fourth at the Great Alaska Shoot-out last winter. (Catamountsports.com)
Five Catamount Track and Field Performers Named USTFCCCA Scholar Athletes Jul 15, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina University track and field placed five student-athletes (three from the men's team and two from the women) on the U.S. Track and Cross Country Coaches Association 2009 (USTFCCCA) Men's and Women's Division I Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Scholar Athletes of the Year as announced Tuesday. and made up the selections from the men's team while the women were represented by and Shayln McMichael. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Women's Golf, Head Coach Steve Lott Adds Malin Jansson to Roster Jul 14, 2009
"I am very excited that Malin Jansson has chosen Western Carolina University as the place where she would like to play her collegiate golf," said Lott, who is entering his 12th season as the women's golf coach. "Malin is a very talented young lady who has the drive and work ethic to accomplish great things as a Catamount golfer. This summer has been a `coming out party' for her and we are very lucky to have Malin in our arsenal of weapons.". (Catamountsports.com)
Lehigh Ranked 15th in Women's Basketball Division I Academic Top 25 Jul 11, 2009
Western Carolina University. Kellie Harper. (Patriotleague.com)
Track & Field Jul 9, 2009
Official Athletic Site of Western Carolina University. WCU Sports. (Catamountsports.com)
Catamount Sports Net Jul 8, 2009
Broadcasting Western Carolina University Athletics ... A 2001 graduate of Western Carolina University, Hooker is originally from Liberty, NC, and now resides in Cullowhee. (Catamountsports.com)
Lisa Cermignano Named Fighting Illini Assistant Coach Jul 3, 2009
She fills the vacancy on Law's staff left by , who recently became the head coach at Western Carolina University. "Without a doubt Lisa is one of the most talented and proven assistant coaches in women's basketball," Law said of Cermignano. (Fightingillini.com)
NACMA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors Jun 26, 2009
The 2009-10 NACMA Board of Directors include: Christie Anderson, assistant athletics director for marketing and promotions, The University of Montana; Shawn Becket, formerly with ISP Sports; James Companion, associate commissioner, Big South Conference; Frank Cuervo, general manager, Northern Illinois ISP Sports Network; Greg Herring, assistant athletics director - external affairs, University of Radford; Tracie Hitz, associate athletics director for marketing and sales, Northwestern University;... (Nacda.com)
Exclusive: Braves have signed 20 picks so far Jun 22, 2009
Round 4 (118)-Mycal Jones, 5'10 165, SS, Miami Dade CC Round 5 (148)-Thomas Berryhill, 5'10 185, RHP, Newberry College Round 7 (208)-Robby Heffinger, 6'5 225, OF, Georgia Perimeter Round 8 (238)-Kyle Rose, 6'1 185, OF, Northwest Shoals CC Round 9 (268)-Matt Weaver, 6'0 185, SS, Burlington CC Round 10 (298)-Aaron Northcraft, 6'4 215, RHP, Mater Dei HS CA Round 11 (328)-Chris Masters, 6'0 230, LHP, Western Carolina University Round 12 (358)-Chris Lovett, 6'0 175, SS, Columbia St. CC Round 13... (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Jeffery, Smith and Tucker Earn NCCSIA All-State Honors Jun 5, 2009
Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Gardner-Webb University, North Carolina A&T State University, UNC Wilmington and Western Carolina University filled out the 2009 all-state squad with one representative each. Founded in 2002, NCCSIA is comprised of sports information professionals from North Carolina s NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and independent institutions for the purpose of promoting college athletics in the state. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Piedmont Community College Trustees name six finalists in presidential search Jun 3, 2009
She is an adjunct faculty member at Western Carolina University. Dr. Gilliam received an AAS Degree in Vocational Education from Isothermal Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Education and a Master's Degree in Industrial Education from Western Carolina University. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Wichita downs Bandits May 31, 2009
The 5-11, 190-pounder from Western Carolina University touched the football, either on the rush or by the catch seven times in the opening quarter for a team that had 103 yards total offense at that point. "Coach (Ken Matous) gives me a lot of open space so I can catch and run the ball and make plays," said Fudge. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Veteran finds answers in art May 24, 2009
Michel's sculptures, some towering as tall as 9 feet, have been exhibited at Western Carolina University and won honors at the Lyndon House Arts Center, which hosts juried shows. His lesson plans featuring his sculpting method also have been lauded by professional art educators' associations in the United States and Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Karen Middleton Named Women's Basketball Head Coach May 19, 2009
"The search for the position of Head Women's Basketball Coach at Western Carolina University went very smoothly," Smith said ... "We are excited to welcome Karen Middleton to Western Carolina University," said Chancellor John Bardo. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Athletics Announces Head Women's Basketball Coach Today May 19, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina University Athletics, and Athletic Director Chip Smith, will announce the 10th Head Women's Basketball Coach in school history today, at 1:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of the Ramsey Center. "The search for the position of Head Women's Basketball Coach at Western Carolina University went very smoothly," Smith said. (Catamountsports.com)
Fox adds ex-Virginia Tech assistant to UGA staff May 16, 2009
Fox also has worked as an assistant at the College of Charleston, the University of Evansville and Western Carolina University. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Illini Assistant Karen Middleton Named Head Coach at Western Carolina May 16, 2009
"The search for the position of Head Women's Basketball Coach at Western Carolina University went very smoothly," Smith said. "We had a large number of very qualified applicants, which says a great deal about the program and the coaches who have helped shape it.". (Fightingillini.com)
The 2009 A-Cat-Emy Awards Winners May 6, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - On Monday, May 4, the Western Carolina University Athletic Department and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted its annual awards ceremony. However, this year the format was altered and the name changed to the 2009 A-Cat-Emy Awards. (Catamountsports.com)
Wartburg's new president plans to build on excellence May 6, 2009
He earned his master's degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1981 and his doctorate in philosophy there six years later while teaching at Western Carolina University. Colson also served as a founding faculty member at Louisiana Scholars' College --- an experimental honors college. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Wartburg picks new president May 5, 2009
Colson earned his master s degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1981 and his doctorate there six years later while teaching at Western Carolina University. In 1987, he returned to his home state to become one of the founding faculty at the Louisiana Scholars College, an experimental honors college in the liberal arts and sciences established by the state Board of Regents. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
State's double play May 3, 2009
She will attend Western Carolina University in the fall on an athletic scholarship. Rice made her winning throw with her second attempt of the preliminaries. (Florida Today)
NC school announces nursing partnership with VA Apr 19, 2009
Western Carolina University and the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville are partnering to provide more qualified nurses to serve the region's veteran population. . (Herald Sun)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Apr 18, 2009
Jake Stuart Carstensen of Athens recently graduated from Western Carolina University. Christine Michelle Brown of Auburn recently graduated from Excelsior College. (Athens Banner-Herald)
RELEASE: NC State Picks Harper Apr 17, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State Director of Athletics Lee Fowler has announced that Kellie Harper, who has served as the head coach at Western Carolina University for the past five years, has been named the third head womens basketball coach in the 35-year history of Wolfpack womens basketball. Harper has played a key role in eight conference tournament championships, six regular season conference titles and three national titles during her 14 years in college basketball as a player, assistant... (StateFans.com)
Kellie Harper Accepts Head Coaching Position at North Carolina State Apr 17, 2009
"Her accomplishments at Western Carolina University have been exceptional and her contributions have gone far beyond the basketball court as an ambassador for the University. Kellie has a tremendous future in coaching and we cannot thank her and her staff enough for what they have done for Catamount Athletics. We wish her much success at North Carolina State University.". "The search now begins for her successor; we will not set a timetable for making this decision," Smith said. (Catamountsports.com)
Cherokee reunion celebrates heritage Apr 17, 2009
Over the past 25 years, Cherokee people from east and west have strengthened ties, says Thomas Belt, Cherokee language program coordinator and instructor at Western Carolina University. "We are separated by 170 years and 1,000 miles," he says. (USA Today -- News)
Portuguese water dogs Apr 15, 2009
Even a White House endorsement might not create a huge demand, said Harold Herzog, a psychology professor at Western Carolina University in North Carolina who studied how demand for different dog breeds changed since the 1940s. "For the most part, an increase in demand is just the result of random chance," he said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Manteo Mitchell & Matt Evans Named SoCon Track & Field Athletes of the Week Apr 10, 2009
The time was also a new Western Carolina University and facility record breaking former teammate Zeb Johnsons record from last season. The senior was also a part of the NCAA Regional qualifying 4x100-meter relay squad that clocked 40. (Catamountsports.com)
Hawaii nursing school chosen for VA program Apr 10, 2009
Other schools selected in addition to Hawaii were Western Carolina University in Asheville, N.C.; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Pace University in New York City; and Waynesburg University in Pittsburgh. Reader Comments. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Young team shows promise Apr 9, 2009
Issue date: 4/9/09 Section. Media Credit: Megan HudsonHere's the plan: The women's tennis team lost its only senior to an injury early in the season, but coach Jeff Clark says the team has shown improvement. (The University Echo, TN)
MWC Baseball Roundup - April 3 Apr 8, 2009
April 2, 2009 - Kent Walton's home run and combined efforts of three Cougar pitchers led BYU to a 1-0 non-conference victory Thursday over Western Carolina University. . (Themwc.com)
Funerals today Apr 4, 2009
McGinty, Dixie Loraine Dowis, 51, of Sylva, N.C.; 10 a.m. at the Hoey Auditorium at Western Carolina University; Garrett Funerals & Cremations, Waynesville, N.C., has charge of arrangements. Price, Susie Louise Gunnells, 44, of Hartwell; 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel; Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, has charge of arrangements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Quick Glimpse / Picture Windows Mar 27, 2009
Western Carolina University: Kimberly Paige Garren of Winder was recently added to the Western Carolina University Dean's List. Northwestern University: Christina A. Stallknecht of Athens was named to the Northwestern University Dean's List. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Catamount Softball's Fowler Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week Mar 26, 2009
This is the 10th time a Western Carolina University Student-Athlete has earned this award from the conference office. Senior women's basketball player Brooke Johnson leads all garnering the award three times this season. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Women's Basketball Draws No. 13 Seed in NCAA Tournament Mar 17, 2009
Over 500 fans gathered at Illusions in the UC, on the Western Carolina University campus, to share the excitement with the women's basketball team. "The support was amazing tonight by our fans," Harper said. (Catamountsports.com)
NCAA Selection Show for Women's Basketball to be Held in Illusions at A.K. Hinds University Center Mar 17, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - The NCAA Women's Basketball Championship selection show party, for the Lady Catamount basketball team, will be begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, in the third floor Illusions at the A.K. Hinds University Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. The selection show will be televised at 7 p.m. on ESPN.. (Catamountsports.com)
Whitney Haller Named A Candidate For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Mar 11, 2009
2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Softball Candidates Name, Position (School) Val Chapple, Third Base (University of Kansas) Ashley Charters, Shortstop (University of Washington) Kristi Cunningham, Outfield (University of Louisville) Lissa Fehlman, Third Base (University of Evansville) Mollie Fowler, Designated Player (Western Carolina University) Kalyn Fox, Pitcher (Eastern Kentucky University) , First Base (Georgia Tech) Lillian Hammond, Outfield (University of Tennessee) Staci Hemingway, First... (Ramblinwreck.com)
For love of a beach, surfers thwart bid to save it Mar 10, 2009
Robert Young, a coastal geologist who is head of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, now at Western Carolina University, said that the models "are really useless for prediction.". Young, who testified for the surfers, said in an interview that such beach projects were nevertheless rarely challenged. (International Herald Tribune)
Western Carolina Softball's Mollie Fowler Candidate for Lowe's Senior Class Award Mar 7, 2009
Fowler is the second Western Carolina University student-athlete to be named a candidate for the Lowe's Senior Class Award. Earlier in the year senior standout Brooke Johnson was on the list for the women's basketball edition. (Catamountsports.com)
Falcons Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team Mar 7, 2009
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Hit Parade Leads Toeros to Victory Over Catamounts Mar 4, 2009
- A huge six-run first inning highlighted by a grand slam helped jump start a 14-7 University of San Diego baseball team win over visiting Western Carolina University Tuesday evening in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. San Diego (7-3) wasted no time in scoring as they put up six runs on five hits in the first inning. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Prep for Another Busy Week Mar 3, 2009
The Toreros will host Western Carolina University on Tuesday in a 2 p.m. game The Toreros will then play a four-game home and home series with cross-town rival San Diego State University from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday's and Saturday's games will be played at Cunningham Stadium, with Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. Friday's and Sunday's games will be played at Tony Gwynn Stadium with Friday's game to begin at 6 p.m. and Sunday's to begin at 1 p.m.. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Cruise Past Nevada Mar 2, 2009
The Toreros will return to action on Tuesday as they host Western Carolina University in a 2 p.m. Game at USD's Cunningham Stadium. . (Usdtoreros.com)
Memphis Women Fall At Home To Herd, 70-61 Feb 24, 2009
Lawson won numerous state collegiate titles against and members of the West Virginia Conference, advancing to five AIAW (Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) Tournament, from 1972-1976, and went to the first-ever WNIT in 1972 at Western Carolina University, after winning a still school record 34 games that season. For information, call the women's basketball office at 304-696-5445 or email the head coach, Royce Chadwick, at Chadwickr@marshall. (Goherd.com)
Two Valley students named to the deans list Feb 19, 2009
CULLOWHEE Corey Javon Miles of Weldon and Jeb Robert Henry Bennett of Rich Square have been named to the dean s list for the fall semester at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. To qualify for the dean s list, students must achieve at least a 3. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Gaston-Lincoln Western Club Golf Tournament Hosts 2nd event on the Catamount Club's Catamount Golf Tour Feb 8, 2009
This scholarship fund annually supports deserving Western Carolina University students who are from either Gaston or Lincoln Counties in North Carolina. Thank you to all who participated in this year's event. (Catamountsports.com)
Cheerleading Feb 8, 2009
Official Athletic Site of Western Carolina University ... Both men and women who are currently enrolled, or that have been accepted to Western Carolina University are encouraged to try-out. (Catamountsports.com)
Athlete Handbook Feb 8, 2009
Western Carolina - Western Carolina University. Notes: 1) If you are having problems viewing this page, please of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. (Catamountsports.com)