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Grady and Karina

Student spotlight: Jones, Rodriguez look forward to term as president, vice president

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ junior Grady Jones was probably a bit more nervous than his peers when he was taking a geography quiz back in February.   

2025 winners

University faculty, staff award winners announced for ‘25

Once again, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ was recognized as a top place to work. So great in fact, that Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµwas ranked No. 3 of 498 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers.  

Drake Barlow at softball game at WCU

A whole lot of heart: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµsoftball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts

Drake Barlow walks up to home plate with the most swagger out of anyone on game days. He sports a sick pair of shades, some Catamount gear and a toothy grin that coaches across the Southern Conference have come to know.   

Maddie

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµto introduce Maddie, the virtual engagement officer

There’s a new member of the Division of Advancement team at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, and her name is Maddie.   

2024 alumni award winners

Nominations are open for annual alumni awards

The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Alumni Association has issued a call for nominations for honors presented annually to university alumni in recognition of their accomplishments after graduating – the Professional Achievement Award, Academic Achievement Award and a new award for graduates of the last decade.  

Donors and student athletes during the gala

Athletics Gala shines spotlight on Catamount student-athletes, impact of supporters

More than 150 citizens of Catamount Nation rallied Saturday, April 12, in Asheville to celebrate the accomplishments of student-athletes who have represented Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ during the 2024-2025 sports seasons.   

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudents work with elementary math students

College of Education and Allied Professions earns A-plus for elementary math education courses

Professors at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Education and Allied Professions accepted their second A-plus score from the National Center on Teacher Quality this April.  

April Tallant

April Tallant named director of Coulter Faculty Commons

After a national search, April Tallant has been selected as the new director of the Coulter Faculty Commons effective July 1. Tallant will replace Eli Collins-Brown who will be retiring at the end of June after serving nearly six years as the CFC director.  

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµalumni perform a song at last year's reunion

African American Alumni Society endows new scholarship fund

An endeavor by members of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s African American Alumni Society to create a new student scholarship fund at their alma mater has crossed the $25,000 threshold necessary to start providing financial assistance on an annual basis.