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JOSEPH FREDERICK CORRIHER, JR. September 6, 1938 - October 31, 2022

Joseph Frederick Corriher, Jr., 19th President of Catawba College, passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, following a long battle with bladder cancer.

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Catawba College Continues Top 10 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Guide
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Catawba College Featured in The Princeton Review's Best 388 Colleges
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Catawba College and Chartwells Higher Education Open Cannon Dining Commons, a State-of-the-Art Dining Facility
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Catawba College Continues Top 10 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Guide
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A liberal arts education isn’t easy. You won’t just learn a little about a lot. You won’t just take notes and tests at Catawba. You’ll learn to take chances, meet others who share your curiosity, and make the whole world your classroom.

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There’s so much more to your college experience than just what classes you take. You’ll meet new people, do new things, make life-long friends and find your place in our diverse and welcoming community.

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Catawba College Featured in The Princeton Review's Best 388 Colleges

Catawba College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates according to The Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges for 2023.”

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Catawba College Introduces New Director of the Center for the Environment

Catawba College’s Center for the Environment will have a new director beginning September 15 with Brad Ives, an experienced environmental champion known for innovative leadership and integrity. He will oversee the Center’s activities and talented staff.

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Catawba College Announces 28 New Scholarships

Catawba College recently announced the creation of 28 new endowed scholarships. The scholarships were announced this spring semester at the first scholarship celebration event held in-person since 2019.

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