This month, we are celebrating our Senior Class of 2022! Seniors have made tremendous efforts contributing to their Senior Class Gift Fund. Seniors, we are so proud of you! Welcome to your Catawba College Alumni Family. Do you have any encouraging words you'd like to share with seniors? |
Did you know, as an alum you have the opportunity to give back by referring a student to Catawba? We are able to accept references for students in 8th grade or older. Refer a student at any time: |
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Catawba College Students Bring Home Research Awards Catawba College Biology, Chemistry, Environment and Sustainability, and Psychology students attended the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) in-person from March 30 to April 2 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Several of their undergraduate research projects were recognized with awards. |
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Catawba College Students Present Work at Honors Conference Catawba College Honors students Maria Arnold, Sarah Grooms, Harman Kaler, Andrew Kisamore, Connor Lee, Nina MacKinnon, Emma Nantz, Donna Owens, and Kathryn Webb attended and presented their original work March 30 – April 2 at the Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) Conference in Birmingham, AL. |
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Student Government Association Leaders Elected for Catawba College Student Government Association (SGA) Officers have been elected for Catawba College for the 2022-2023 year. Officers include: Miracle Etim-Andy as President, Emma Nantz as Vice President, Leon Heiermann as Treasurer, and Leigh Ann Matilus as Secretary. |
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The Pioneer How long has it been since you've checked out the Student Newspaper? Check out the latest writings and read about what students have been up to! |
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Kyle Kitchens '18 Succeeds in European League Football With the 2021 season in the books, Kitchens was named the European League of Football Defensive Player of the Year. Adding yet another honor to his decorated resume. |
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Alum Candace Jacobs '07 has been selected as a presenter at the 2022 Paraprofessional Conference for Librarians. Way to go, Candace! |
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Congratulations to Allison Makovec '95 for becoming Teacher of the Year at Coleman Place Elementary School! We are so proud of Allison! |
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Alum Molly Sue Harmon '18 was invited to compete at Baylor Law's Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition It is an invitation-only, highly competitive mock trial tournament where the top 16 single best advocates from across the nation go head-to-head for the honor of being designated as “Top Gun.” Molly Sue earned her invitation to this competition by winning the title of National Champion at the 2021 King of the Hill National Championship and by placing 9th out of 300 teams at the TYLA National Trial Competition in April 2022. |
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Alum Virginia Summey '04 just released her book, The Life of Elreta Melton Alexander: Activism within the Courts, and will be discussing Elreta's contributions to the civil war, while being the first African American woman graduate of the Columbia Law School. Best wishes with your book signing, Virginia!
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Pictured with alum Jolly Manning '06 is the Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent of Nash County Public Schools, Dr. Leondus Farrow and Dr. Steve Ellis for recognition of scholar success prep, highest graduation rates, and academic enrichment at Rocky Mount High School and Tar River Academy. Way to succeed, Jolly and team!
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Catawba College Expands Scholarship Opportunities for Catawba Nation Students The Catawba Nation and Catawba College are pleased to announce that the agreement has been updated to now offer a four-year scholarship to a Catawba Nation student every year. |
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EcoConnections: Gen Z Discussion on Eco-Anxiety at Catawba College "I left the conversation energized and full of hope that we can create a greener healthier, more equitable future" says Heather White, the founder & CEO of OneGreenThing. |
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Rowan Education Collaborative celebrates accomplishments and provides its first official update to the community The first-of-its-kind community partnership is a consortium of leaders from Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Catawba College, Livingstone College, Rowan County Government, and the Rowan Economic Development Commission. |
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Catawba College's Drone Program Takes Off Despite headwinds from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Catawba College’s drone program began in 2020. Now, two years later, the program has taken off. These three Catawba students are pushing the boundary of what can be done with small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). |
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Catawba College Awards Convocation Celebrates Success of Students, Faculty, and Staff Awards Convocation recognizes excellence in scholastic achievement, student engagement, and professional activities. More than 60 students, faculty, and staff were honored in this year’s program. |
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Join the Catawba Clergy Network! You’ll get access to Communities of Practice, gathering opportunities (like Catawba Clergy Days) grant opportunities, and access to the online discussion hub! Get more info and sign up below: |
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Follow the Catawba Alumni Instagram page to stay up to date on fellow alums and special events going on. Check it out at Instagram.com/catualumni. |
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Handshake is an online portal where employers hire college students and new grads. Handshake can continue to provide you with professional development information and career opportunities beyond college. Catawba maintains a relationship with Handshake for our students after they graduate. Handshake can also be used after graduation, and Catawba will maintain your Handshake profile for as long as you wish to use the service. |
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Bird Walk Saturday, May 14 7:30-10:30 a.m. Fred Stanback Jr. Ecological Preserve This bird walk is taking place on The Cornell Lab’s Global Big Day. Dr. Joe Poston recommends participants install eBird and Merlin apps on their mobile phones before arriving, but it’s not required. Both apps are free from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. |
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Be on the look out for Catawba Regional Events near YOU soon! |
ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENTS
Catawba is coming to you! Join us for a Meet & Greet with Catawba College President Dr. David P. Nelson on the following dates: |
Research Triangle, NC The Rizzo Center 150 Dubose Home Ln Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. Hosts: Kyle Snyder ‘96, Kate & Tim Rigsbee ’01, Blake Brewer ’17, Barbara Marshall ’72 and Randy Crumpler ‘75 |
Los Angeles, CA The Perch - 5th Street Patio (15th Floor) 448 S Hill St Los Angeles, CA 90013 Saturday, June 11th at 7:30 p.m. Hosts: Tiffany Yvonne Cox '07 |
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Homecoming Weekend! October 21st-23rd Who are we celebrating? Check out the classes that are coming back below! |
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1972 - 1977 - 1982 - 2007 - 2012 - 2017 - 2022 |
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| • | Larry J. Taylor ’52 | | • | Kerry Hultquist ’95 |
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