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Catawba College Continues Top 10 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Guide

For the seventh straight year, Catawba College was ranked among the Top 10 Best Colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Catawba rose in the rankings to number five (5). The 2023 national rankings were released today.

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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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Catawba College Welcomes New Chaplain
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Catawba College Welcomes New Chaplain
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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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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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