Interim President Dr. Ken Clapp shares an important message for the Catawba community about what Catawba's future holds:
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GAP FUND
Though we are fortunate to have support with financial funding from the CARES Act and from the NC Legislature, these funds have certain limits and parameters to support specific students in specific ways. We want to ensure that students can return to campus in the Fall without fear of financial hardship. You can be a part of these efforts by contributing to the Gaining Access Program Fund. These funds will help current juniors, sophomores, freshman and the incoming Class of 2024 with making a direct impact on their tuition scholarships. We anticipate that as we learn the full extent of our students’ needs even more financial support will be required. You can help change that TODAY!
"I want to thank you for your donation. I’m a first generation college student so you are making it possible for me to live out my dreams here at Catawba College. Thank you!" – Catawba Class of 2022 Student
"I always knew the importance of a good education and wanted to pursue it, but my family was uncertain of our ability to cover the costs. I am reminded of how blessed I am to attend Catawba College daily, and your generous gift provides for my lifelong dream of becoming an educator every day." – Catawba Class of 2023 Student
The Catawba family responds when faced with adversity. Thank you for being an important part of the Family. We might not know what lies ahead, but we do know that when our Catawba Family comes together and rally behind our students, we will emerge even stronger.
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Dr. Joseph B. Oxendine ’52 who served as Interim President of Catawba College in 2011, passed away on Tuesday, April 14. A local of Pinehurst, Dr. Oxendine also served on the Board of Trustees and received multiple awards for his service to the community and his athletic abilities. |
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Chairman of the Board, Bill Graham, announced that two new members have been named to the Board of Trustees at Catawba. Gary Blabon ‘91, Interim President and Chief Operating Officer of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and Gerald “Gerry” Francis, former Executive Vice President and Provost of Elon University. |
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To honor local graduates at area high schools and community colleges, the lights at Shuford Stadium will be lit for 20 minutes and 20 seconds every night for 33 nights. Catawba graduates were honored on May 9th, the previously schedule date for commencement. |
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Catawba College officially welcomes Dr. David P. Nelson as the 24th president of the college. Previously the president at Massachusetts’s College of Art and Design (MassArt), Dr. Nelson will replace Brien Lewis as he moves on to serve as president of Transylvania University. The Catawba community welcomes Dr. Nelson and also extends the utmost gratitude to Brien Lewis for his service to Catawba College. |
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Student and Faculty Highlights
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For the first time in Catawba history, the annual Awards Convocation was held remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions. Students, faculty, and staff were recognized online for their outstanding achievements both inside and outside of the classroom. Read the full list of honorees below: |
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Chair of the Department of Environment and Sustainability, Dr. Luke Dollar, is part of a genetic study on the origins of the “forest cat” on the island of Madagascar. Dollar is bringing his background from National Geographic to work alongside a team of international scientists to understand this incredible animal.
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MIND, BODY, SOUL Campaign Updates
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The newest Class Giving Challenge is here! See how your class ranks in giving to the MBS Campaign.
Top Class Years By Percent that Gave: Year | Percentage | 1961 | 14.6% | 1964 | 13% | 1967 | 10.2% | 1962 | 9.2% | 1970 | 8% | 1950 | 7.7% | 1953 | 6.8% | 1951 | 6.5% | 1965 | 6.5% | 1947 | 6.2% |
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Take a look at the MIND, BODY, SOUL pages on our campaign website to view which priorities have been funded so far and which ones are on their way to reaching completion!
Work has finally begun on installing an artificial turf field at Shuford Stadium. This was funded by designated gifts and will benefit all sports teams on campus. This will make Kirkland Field the only turf field in Rowan County. This project will wrap up this summer and serve as a community multi-use field. A mixture of sand and BrockFILL will be used to continue our commitment to the environment.
Watch a video of the construction of the field.
You can learn more about our campaign priorities, get involved, view our progress and share in our successes by visiting our new website: |
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| • | Joseph Ferebee ’42 | | • | Sara Smith Caldwell ’47 | | • | Nancy Sides Garrett ’47 | | • | Lester P. Martin, Jr. ’49 | | • | Lena Buff Kirksey ’51 | | • | Joseph B. Oxendine ’52 | | • | Carolyn Kimball Sloop ’52 | | • | Frances Curlee Greene ’54 | | • | J. Anthony Houser ’54 | | • | Myra “Connie” Nolen ’55 | | • | Bobby R. Butts ’57 | | • | Carolyn Ashe Stiffel ’66 | | • | Henry Townsend ’72 | | • | Oneida H. Lloyd Merrell ’82 (Retired Staff) | | • | Matthew E. Newton ’10 |
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