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Executive Council Approves University Awards Proposal

by Melissa Day | Nov 4, 2025 | University Information

Staff Senate recently submitted a proposal to Executive Council to make a few updates to the University Awards. Staff Senators are often asked to review nominations for the University Awards each year and bring forth potential finalist to Executive Council Members....

Staff Senate Scholarship Now Open

by Abigail Hammer | Oct 17, 2025 | Scholarship Committee, University Information

The University Scholarship Application is now open! Students can apply for the Staff Senate Scholarship through the WCU application available through myWCU. The scholarship application opened on October 1st and will close on February 1st, 2026. As a reminder, to...

2026 Open Enrollment

by Abigail Hammer | Oct 9, 2025 | Resources & Development Committee, University Information

It’s that time of year again Catamount Staff! Open Enrollment for the 2026 State Health Plan runs from October 13 through October 31, 2025. All employees will need to take action this year! Be sure to log in to your enrollment portal early to avoid last-minute issues....

A Message from NC State Treasurer on Duke Healthcare and Aetna

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 27, 2025 | University Information

The following is a message from NC State Treasurer, Brad Briner, on Duke Healthcare and Aetna: A Message from Brad Briner about Duke and Aetna Dear State Health Plan Members, We know many of you have questions as negotiations continue between Duke Healthcare and...

Understanding Helene as a Geologic Event in Southern Appalachia

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 25, 2025 | University Information

As we near the anniversary of the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind, some have wondered how have we managed the destruction of such a traumatic event to our landscape.  This past summer, Dr. Philip S. Prince, Project Geologist with Appalachian Landslide...

Changes to the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 17, 2025 | Scholarship Committee, University Information

We’re excited to share an important update to the Staff Senate Scholarship Fund! To better support our Catamount community, the scholarship preference now extends to immediate family members or household residents of SHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty employees, retirees, and...
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