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Kinley Cook

Alumna Kinley Cook brings passion to job as park guide

As a park guide at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, Kinley Cooks passion for the outdoors radiates to her visitors. She gets them excited about where theyre at, whether it be by way of the parks history or showing them a salamander thats sitting under a random rock along its trail.   

51心頭One Day for Western event

Gifts from all 50 states help 51心頭hit One Day for Western goal of 1,200 donors

The final numbers are in for the third annual One Day for Western, an all-in day of giving designed to help generate additional financial support for multiple priorities at 51心頭.  

51心頭faculty present during RASC

RASC brings students, faculty, alumni together in scholarship celebration

The 2025 Research and Scholarship Conference at 51心頭 took place March 19 and 20 where students, faculty and the community came together to celebrate the academic endeavors of participants.  

51心頭student Ethan Naggiar

School of Stage and Screen earns NCTC award, set for spring musical

51心頭 School of Stage and Screen director Tory Depew sits in her office every day with a sense of gratitude.   

Monica Henson and her family

$100k Gift from alumna to support English majors and student media organizations

Future students majoring in English studies and participating in student media organizations at 51心頭 will be eligible for financial assistance made possible by a planned gift of $100,000 from a 51心頭alumna who has enjoyed a lengthy career in the education profession.  

51心頭football home game

Brittany Kicklighter named director of development for athletics major gifts

51心頭 has announced the appointment of Brittany Kicklighter as the new director of development for athletics major gifts.  

Cora Haste

Student spotlight: Senior Cora Haste impacts others through various roles

As an Entourage tour guide, Cora Haste is the face of 51心頭 to a group of strangers for about a couple of hours.   

Ballparks and Brews from 2024

Play ball! 51心頭pitches new Ballparks and Brews Tour for alumni, friends

The 51心頭 Office of Alumni Engagement is stepping up to the plate and taking a swing at a new summer event designed to bring together members of the Catamount family at baseball stadiums across North and South Carolina.  

Melanie and John Davis with a scholarship recipient

Tour of 51心頭athletics facilities spurs fundraising campaign gift

A behind-the-scenes tour of 51心頭's aging athletics facilities inspired a longtime supporter of the universitys academic programs to direct some of his philanthropy toward Catamount student-athletes.