IMPACT Stories
Catawba College Breaking Ground on Historic Capital Improvements
New construction and renovations will elevate the campus experience and serve as a model of sustainability for the region. Catawba College will celebrate a major milestone in its campus evolution with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, marking the beginning of the most ambitious capital improvements initiative in the institution’s history. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. outside Ketner Hall and continue in the Tom Smith Auditorium for formal remarks.
$1 Million Gift Strengthens Honors Program at Catawba College
Catawba College is pleased to announce a $1 million gift to its endowment in support of the College Honors Program. This generous contribution elevates the Honors Program endowment to $3 million, securing sustained resources to support the continued growth and impact of one of the College’s most dynamic and impactful academic programs.
Catawba College Receives $1M to Advance Center on NC Politics & Public Service
Catawba College is honored to announce a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to establish the Catawba College Endowed Chair for the Center on North Carolina Politics & Public Service. The gift, made in recognition of Dr. Michael Bitzer and the Center’s growing impact, affirms the College’s mission to cultivate ethical leaders and civically engaged citizens who serve the common good.
Tailgate America: Supporting Athletics Through Fun, Food & Funding
nyone who attends a Catawba football game knows there's a unique fan atmosphere, especially when it comes to Catawba's tailgating culture. While best known at home games, this vibrant tradition extends beyond them. This is no typical tailgate, with individual vehicle setups and small clusters of friends. It’s a massive gathering that embraces all Catawba fans, drawing anyone who wanders toward the area.
Catawba College Receives Second $200M Gift in Three Years
Catawba College has received a $200 million anonymous gift to its endowment, the third transformative gift of its kind in three years to the liberal arts college. Two-thirds of the annual distributions of this gift will provide unrestricted funding for the college, and one-third is directed to programs that support environmental education and sustainability, a longstanding strategic initiative of the institution.
$2.94 Million Estate Gift to Catawba College
It was just a few weeks ago when Catawba College learned of an estate gift from Judy Carol Schultz of Concord, North Carolina. The gift itself — $2.94 million — is striking. More striking still is its form: unrestricted and unbound by stipulation, a rarity in higher education.
Catawba College Receives $2.5 Million Challenge Gift
Catawba College is pleased to announce a $2.5 million challenge grant from the Robertson Foundation. This gift continues a tradition of extraordinary generosity, calling alumni, friends, and community partners to match the investment and multiply its impact.
Giving to Catawba transforms lives.
We are here to provide our students the best educational experience they can imagine – those here today and those who will one day call Catawba College home. Read how through the generous support of alumni, parents, and friends, we are able to continue this mission and further elevate Catawba as a leader in education.
