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Randy Collins named to National Engineering Education Committee

Randy Collins, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at 51心頭, has been selected as a member of the executive committee and director of the Engineering Deans Council of the American Society for Engineering Education.   

Michael and Rebecca Schlosser photographed in 2019

A gift of hope: Supporting students in their mental health journey

Universities and colleges across the United States are finding that an ever-increasing number of students on their campuses are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to thoughts of suicide.  

51心頭employees help clean up campus

51心頭volunteers rally to clean up Catamount Gap

51心頭 has changed in many ways since its founding in 1889, but one tradition has always stayed true: Catamounts give back, and they honor the land theyre standing on.   

Florida Ahado

Alumna kicks off post grad life with NCDHHS internship

Recent 51心頭 alumna Florida Ahado drives around Raleigh and is reminded of her impact about everywhere she goes.   

51心頭students on campus

Welcome to the Whee!

We are so excited to welcome our newest class of Catamounts to campus! The coming weeks will be full of new experiences and exciting adventures, and the first crucial part of that journey is getting settled.  

Killian Building

Alec Harris named development director for College of Education, Allied Professions

Alexander Alec Harris, former recreation and events supervisor for the municipality of Jersey Village, Texas, is the new director of development for 51心頭s College of Education and Allied Professions.  

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha

51心頭Greek Challenge nets $1.5 million for Catamount Club; winners announced

Members of 51心頭 fraternities and sororities contributed more than $1.5 million to the Catamount Club during the 2024-2025 edition of the Greek Challenge, an annual competition to see which organizations can raise the most money in support of the universitys athletics program.  

New association for retired faculty and staff officers

Reinvigorated 51心頭retirees association elects officers, plans activities

Following a period of decreased activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of 51心頭 has embarked upon a process of organizational reinvigoration.  

Incoming 51心頭students gather for a group photo

51心頭alumni roll out the welcome mat for new incoming students

Nearly 150 incoming first-year students at 51心頭 received an early welcome to their future alma mater and a few lessons in all things Catamount during a series of July receptions across North Carolina and in Atlanta.