Alumni Newsletters: June 2020

Melanie Goergmaier ’04 recently graduated with a Ph.D. in International Studies from The University of Miami. Melanie has been at the University of Miami pursuing a career in Academia since her graduating from Catawba and attaining her MBA from Elon University.

Carpaccio Owens ’98 a former football player and Mr. Catawba Winner is featured on Men’s Health Webpage as the strongest man in the Army at age 43! Read his personal story at MensHealth.com:

Interim President Dr. Ken Clapp ’70 recently announced Catawba’s plan to reopen for the fall semester of 2020. Students have registered in record numbers for the fall and renovations are being made around campus to ensure everything is as safe as possible for the return of students. Read Dr. Clapp’s statement below:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catawba has announced three new graduate programs for the fall semester. These programs include business management, sport management, and clinical mental health counseling. Although these programs have been years in the making, the recent health crisis has increased the speed of the planning process. Read more about the new graduate programs below:

The South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Athletic Training Committee named the Catawba Athletic Training Staff of 2019-2020 the SAC Athletic Training Staff of the Year. Lead by Head Athletic Trainer Brandon Auton, the staff of eight certified athletic trainers provides medical coverage for Catawba’s 23 intercollegiate athletic teams, and the two JV programs on campus. Read more about this achievement below:

Catawba’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) recently received two first place awards, and one second place award at the recent online annual State Leadership Conference. Students Ryen Reid ‘20 and Blake Pierce ‘20 placed at the competition and the Catawba Chapter was also recognized with the Gold Star Chapter Award for outstanding leadership and accomplishments. Read more about these awards and Phi Beta Lambda below: