College of Arts and Sciences

A gift to the College of Arts and Sciences supports one of the largest and most dynamic colleges at Western Carolina University, where students explore new ideas, conduct meaningful research, and engage with the arts, humanities, and sciences. Your support helps provide transformative learning experiences that prepare students to think critically, create boldly, and make a difference in their communities.

During One Day for Western, you can support the following College of Arts and Sciences priorities:

College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Endowment

Support for the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Endowment helps expand the college’s signature high-impact learning experiences, including:

• Field experiences that connect classroom learning to the real world
• Undergraduate research opportunities across disciplines
• Student travel that supports academic and professional development
• Experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for future careers

Spring Literary Festival

Western Carolina University’s annual Spring Literary Festival celebrates the power of storytelling and brings outstanding literary voices to campus and the region. Your support helps:

• Bring established and emerging writers to WCU and the surrounding community
• Enrich humanities education for students through readings, workshops, and conversations
• Continue the legacy of WCU’s Visiting Writers Series, the oldest such series in North Carolina
• Connect local and national literary voices while celebrating the region’s rich literary heritage

Community Care Program

The Community Care Program brings together social workers, students, and law enforcement to respond to community needs with compassion and expertise. Your support helps:

• Partner social workers and social work interns with local police departments
• Provide support for individuals experiencing challenges such as mental health concerns, substance use, poverty, and homelessness
• Create collaborative solutions between the WCU Departments of Social Work and Criminology & Criminal Justice and local law enforcement agencies
• Expand training, support, and consultation for rural communities across Western North Carolina

Give today and make one day possible for Catamounts!