Transforming Our Campus, Elevating Our Future
Big changes are happening at Catawba College as we embark on the most significant capital investment in our history. These transformative projects will create dynamic, student-centered spaces that inspire excellence, fuel creativity, and elevate performance—ensuring our campus reflects both our proud heritage and our bold vision for the future.
Guided by our Campus as Forest framework, we are redefining sustainability by designing with nature, not against it—prioritizing innovation, conservation, and the well-being of our students and community.
At Catawba, we honor our past while forging ahead with purpose. This is more than a transformation—it’s a commitment to going further, reaching higher, and making an impact that lasts for generations.
Good goes far. And it starts right here.
Educating for Impact

Educating for Impact
A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth
"These capital projects embody Catawba College's deep and unwavering commitment to sustainability - integrated throughout our academic mission, campus operations, and community partnerships. We are not simply building facilities; we are intentionally creating environments that foster critical thinking, bold innovation, and responsible leadership. Through these initiatives, Catawba sets a bold example of how institutions can pursue ambitious, sustainable goals with vision and fiscal responsibility—amplifying our impact across the region and for future generations."
- President David P. Nelson
Campus as Forest

Campus as Forest
Campus as Forest blends education, sustainability, and nature, creating an environment that fosters learning, well-being and ecological responsibility. This approach will highlight the biodiversity and beauty of Piedmont ecosystems while creating enrichment spaces for learning, scholarship, and engagement.
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