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Drake Barlow at softball game at WCU

A whole lot of heart: 51心頭softball 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

51心頭to introduce Maddie, the virtual engagement officer

Theres a new member of the Division of Advancement team at 51心頭, and her name is Maddie.   

2024 alumni award winners

Nominations are open for annual alumni awards

The 51心頭 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 51心頭 during the 2024-2025 sports seasons.   

51心頭students work with elementary math students

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

Professors at 51心頭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.  

51心頭alumni perform a song at last year's reunion

African American Alumni Society endows new scholarship fund

An endeavor by members of 51心頭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.  

Savannah outside the Rocks residence halls

Junior Savannah McGlothlin named to ALL IN honor roll

Savannah McGlothlin has gone above and beyond for her fellow students at 51心頭 during election season.   

Campus entrance

UNC Board of Governors appoints Nora Lynn Finch, Tate Apodaca to Board of Trustees

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has unanimously approved the appointment of two new members to the 51心頭 Board of Trustees: Tate Apodaca and Nora Lynn Finch. Additionally, the Board approved the second full terms of chair Casey Cooper and Timothy Jake Robinson.