Alumni Events

Ðǿմ«Ã½ Football Watch Parties
Can't make it to a Ðǿմ«Ã½ football game in Cullowhee this season? Join us at a watch party near you hosted by Ðǿմ«Ã½ alums! 


Charlotte:

The Kilted Buffalo Plaza Midwood | 1212 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Hosted by Alex Crenshaw, Drew Parham or Patrick Anderson!
  • 10/31: Watch Party | 2:00 - 6:00 PM 
  • 11/14: Watch Party | 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Wilmington:  

Hi-Wire Brewery | 1020 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401
  • 11/21 Watch Party | 1:00 - 5:00 PM 

Chapel Hill MBB 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM

After nearly nine years, the Catamounts are heading back to Chapel Hill to take on UNC in men’s basketball! Join fellow Western Carolina alumni for a pregame gathering at Carolina Brewery on Monday, November 2, before cheering on the Catamounts at the Dean E. Smith Center. 7:00 PM tip-off. 

Please note: Game tickets are sold separately:

NCMEA Alumni Social
Monday, November 9, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Join fellow Western Carolina School of Music alumni and friends for an evening together during the 2026 NCMEA Conference! After a full day of sessions, performances and connecting with fellow music educators, unwind at Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem on Monday, November 9.

Enjoy food, good conversation and your first drink on us!

Location: Foothills Brewing, Torch & Jade Rooms
Address: 638 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101

All Ðǿմ«Ã½ School of Music alumni and friends attending NCMEA are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Betty Peele Field Naming Celebration
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 4 p.m.

Softball alumni, join us at Ðǿմ«Ã½ for the dedication of Betty Peele Field at the Catamount Softball Complex. This celebration will honor Coach Peele’s lasting impact on Catamount Softball and recognize the establishment of the Betty Peele Softball Program Endowment Fund, which will support scholarships and the future of the program.

Alumni Central @ UNC Charlotte for Men's Basketball
Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM

After more than three years, the Catamounts are heading back to Charlotte to take on UNC Charlotte in men’s basketball! Join fellow Western Carolina alumni for a pregame gathering at Armored Cow Brewing Co. from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, before cheering on the Catamounts at Halton Arena. Tipoff is at 3 p.m.

Please note: Game tickets are sold separately:

Parking: Free parking is available at the West Deck, 8724 Cameron Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223.

MBB Furman Alumni Central
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Time: To be announced

Join Western Carolina alumni and friends in the Upstate South Carolina area to cheer on the Catamounts as they take on Furman in men’s basketball! Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting Greenville for the game, come connect with the Ðǿմ«Ã½ community.

Timmons Arena, Furman University, Greenville, SC

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Game tickets will be available separately. Ticket information will be shared when available.

Catamount Bar Association Inaugural Reception
Friday, January 22, 2027 | 6:00 PM

As Ðǿմ«Ã½ prepares to launch a new legal studies minor, the Catamount Bar Association is bringing together alumni and friends in the legal profession to help students explore careers in law.

Join fellow members of the Catamount legal community in Asheville for the association’s inaugural reception. Learn how you can support Ðǿմ«Ã½ students through mentorship, networking, internships and other career development opportunities.


Location: Asheville, NC
More information and RSVP details will be available soon.

Hurricanes Alumni Night 2027
Saturday, February 27, 2027

We sold out our inaugural Carolina Hurricanes alumni event last year, and we're bringing it back! Join fellow Catamounts on Saturday, February 27, for a pregame gathering at Raleigh Brewing Company from 4–6 p.m., followed by the Hurricanes game at 7 p.m.

The ticket package includes a seat in the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Alumni section, access to the pregame event and a custom alumni swag item.

Get your tickets: