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  • Keion Crossen running track

    The Journey Continues

    August 15

    As he came down from the stage and onto the floor Monday (Jan. 28) at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for the New England Patriots’ portion of the 2019 Super Bowl’s Opening Night, former Ðǿմ«Ã½ defensive back Keion Crossen was all smiles.

  • Onno Steger

    Onno Steger

    August 15

    As the son of two athletes, a lifetime career in athletics could have seemed defined for Onno Steger. His mother was an ice skater and his father played collegiate basketball. But, his parents never forced him to become an athlete. He found his own way into sports.

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    Understanding the House v. NCAA Settlement and what it means for Ðǿմ«Ã½

    July 15

    In June 2025, the House v. NCAA Settlement reshaped college athletics by allowing Division I schools to provide more financial support to student-athletes, including backpay for past NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities and a new revenue-sharing model.

  • Groundbreaking for renovations at E.J. Whitmire Stadium

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ holds groundbreaking for renovations to E.J. Whitmire Stadium

    June 12

    A long-awaited $37 million upgrade to renovate the west side stands of Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s aging E.J. Whitmire Stadium is now underway with an official groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday, June 12, in the shadows of the construction zone.

  • Kyle Pifer

    Kyle Pifer named Ðǿմ«Ã½ Director of Athletics

    May 19

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown announced today, Monday, May 19, the selection of Kyle Pifer to serve as the director of athletics following approval of his contract by the university’s Board of Trustees during a special-called meeting earlier in the day.

  • Drake Barlow at a recent Ðǿմ«Ã½ softball game

    A whole lot of heart: Ðǿմ«Ã½ softball bat boy defies odds, cheers on Catamounts

    April 28

    Drake Barlow walks up to home plate with the most swagger out of anyone on game days. He sports a sick pair of shades, some Catamount gear and a toothy grin that coaches across the Southern Conference have come to know.

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    Search underway for new athletics director

    March 18

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ has launched a search for a new intercollegiate athletics director following the resignation of Alex Gary earlier this month. Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has appointed a 13-member committee to assist in selecting Gary's successor.

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    Alex Gary to resign after nearly five years as Athletics Director at Ðǿմ«Ã½

    March 7

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ announced today that Alex Gary, Catamount Athletics director since May 2020, has resigned from his position.

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    Ðǿմ«Ã½ grieves the loss of longtime friend, supporter, community leader Reg Moody

    February 19

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    The hills have eyes

    February 19

    A fresh set of eyes finds a new generation of Catamounts. More than 30 years after Paws’ billboard debut, designers at Ðǿմ«Ã½ continue to update the much beloved symbol off U.S. 23.