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Catawba College Drone Program Takes Flight

November 24, 2020

Categories: Academics, Environmental Science, Students

It wasn’t that long ago that any mention of drones in the news seemed to be associated with military strikes on international terrorists. But it may not be long from now that talk of drones (or unmanned aerial vehicles - UAVs), will primarily be associated with medical and package deliveries, and…

Catawba College Receives ‘Top Green’ Honor

October 23, 2020

Categories: Academics, Environmental Science

Catawba College has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2021 Top 50 Green Colleges list. The Princeton Review noted Catawba’s “well-rounded education grounded in the liberal arts, a commitment to environmental sustainability, and classes structured around current events.” Also cited were…

Catawba College Assistant Professor Is Senior Author of Major Conservation Study

June 15, 2020

Categories: Academics, Environmental Science, Faculty

A Catawba College assistant professor is the senior author of an international study that states that roughly half the Earth’s ice-free land remains without significant human influence. It presents clear opportunities to conserve what remains. Dr. Andrew Jacobson, professor of GIS and Conservation…

Catawba College Awards Ceremony Honors Students, Staff, Faculty for Achievement and Service

April 29, 2020

Categories: Academics, Biology, Business & Economics, Chemistry, Communication Arts, English, Environmental Science, Evening & Graduate, Faculty, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Politics, Psychology, Religion & Philosophy, Sociology, Sport & Health Sciences, Staff, Students, Teacher Education, Theatre Arts

Catawba College, for this first time in its history, held its annual Awards Convocation remotely on April 27, because of restrictions associated with COVID-19. Dr. Kenneth Clapp, Interim President, Dr. Constance Lowery, Provost, and Dr. Phillip Burgess, Associate Chair of the Music Department and…

Catawba College Professor Part of Madagascar Genetics Study

April 9, 2020

Categories: Academics, Environmental Science, Faculty

Catawba senior Zachary Johnson in Madagascar with a black and white ruffed lemur Dr. Luke Dollar, Chair of the Department of Environment and Sustainability at Catawba College, is part of an international team of scientists who recently released a genetics study on the origins of the “forest cat” on…

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Catawba College Drone Program Takes Flight

Catawba College Receives ‘Top Green’ Honor

Catawba College Assistant Professor Is Senior Author of Major Conservation Study

Catawba College Awards Ceremony Honors Students, Staff, Faculty for Achievement and Service

Catawba College Professor Part of Madagascar Genetics Study