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Alumni association welcomes new and returning directors

Get to know the new and returning members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and why they’re committed to making a difference for the future of Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Lina San Juan Martinez sits on a wall with Granada in the background
Rooted in culture, driven by connection

From Hickory to Spain and back again, Lina San Juan Martinez ’25 is building a future in international education one connection at a time.
Percival Everett
Visiting Writers Series receives grant for Pulitzer winner Percival Everett

The $10,000 grant from Arts Culture Catawba will fund the January 21 appearance of the author whose "James" re-imagines "Huckleberry Finn."
Mike Gerbitz works behind a computer screen in a campus lab
SMART and going places

One scholarship. Full tuition. A job after graduation. Michael Gerbitz ’27 just unlocked one of the best deals in higher education: the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

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Â鶹¹ÙÍø greets new trustees for 2025

Four new members bring leadership and experience to the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Board of Trustees, as the university also honors the dedicated service of those concluding their terms.
Mickey Payseur
Board of Trustees welcomes new leadership

A dedicated alumnus and seasoned financial expert, Mickey Payseur ’73 brings decades of leadership and love for Â鶹¹ÙÍø to his new role as chair of the Board of Trustees.
A professor gestures toward the projection screen in a full classroom
Â鶹¹ÙÍø to implement new software for scheduling events and reserving rooms

25Live, a streamlined, mobile-friendly platform will enhance campus-wide scheduling, coordination and efficiency.
9 students holding thank you signs jump in the air in front of Shaw Plaza
Â鶹¹ÙÍø celebrates record-breaking $16 million fundraising year

Donor support in FY25 exceeded expectations across key areas, boosting scholarships, campus improvements and strategic initiatives.
Four Â鶹¹ÙÍø students walking on City Walk in Hickory
Study shows significant economic impact Â鶹¹ÙÍø brings to region

Â鶹¹ÙÍø delivers a substantial economic boost to the Unifour region— encompassing the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba—generating $113.6 million in added income during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a new study.
View of campus flowers and brick building in summer
Temporary pause on new student and exchange visitor visa appointments

Please be advised about recent developments concerning international students and exchange visitors (F, M and J visa categories). Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily paused the scheduling of new visa interview appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
Kate Esch leans on a table in the space designated for the new food pantry
Â鶹¹ÙÍø to expand student food pantry

Thanks to a generous endowment from Kate Esch ’70, Kate’s Cupboard will open this fall in the Cromer Center with 24/7 access to fresh food, personal care items and more.
Danielle Battaglia at the White House
From "never" to newsroom

How one alumna's dreams evolved into an award-winning reporting career. Her journey shows how unexpected paths can lead to purpose, impact and lasting change.