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ǿմý alumni roll out the welcome mat for new incoming students

Nearly 150 incoming first-year students at ǿմý received an early welcome to their future alma mater and a few lessons in “all things Catamount” during a series of July receptions across North Carolina and in Atlanta.  

Tim Thompson

Senior Tim Thompson makes his mark at Los Angeles studio

Cullowhee is no Los Angeles, but there’s a little bit of Hollywood on the campus of ǿմý.   

Summer sympsoium students

More than music: Inside ǿմý’s Summer Symposium

Once more, the hills of Cullowhee are alive with the sound of music.   

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Showtime - A Pride of the Mountains Podcast

Step off the field and into the stories behind the music. Showtime! brings you heartfelt, inspiring, and often hilarious stories from current and former members of the Pride of the Mountains marching band. Discover how this extraordinary program has shaped lives, built lifelong friendships, and created unforgettable memories—one performance at a time.  

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Fans cheer on the Catamount football team from Paws Porch

Catamount Club shatters 2,000-member goal to unlock $1 million challenge gift

Prospective members of ǿմý’s Catamount Club had at least 1 million reasons for joining the university’s athletics booster organization for the 2025-2026 season.  

Landey Green

Running to help: ǿմý student-athlete Landey Green helps others through two internships

Landey Green does it all. She’s a driven psychology student at ǿմý and a tireless runner, competing for both the Catamount women’s track and field and cross country teams. The summer season is usually a time to wind down for student-athletes, but not Green.   

ǿմý students at picnic shelter

CATALYST program ignites passion for research and leadership in honors students

The second annual CATALYST: Summer Research and Leadership Program was held in summer 2025 at ǿմý, welcoming 18 enthusiastic incoming honors students. A collaboration between the Office of Research Administration and the Brinson Honors College, the program underscores the vital connection between undergraduate research and leadership.   

ǿմý travelers at the Great Wall flying the ǿմý flag

Students get deep dive into Chinese culture, business during ǿմý summer travel course

Participants in a ǿմý faculty-led summer travel course to China say it was more than just a study-abroad program—it was a transformative journey that left students with unforgettable memories, deep cultural insights and a renewed sense of global citizenship.   

Football stadium at ǿմý

Understanding the House v. NCAA Settlement and what it means for ǿմý

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. ǿմý has opted into this agreement to enhance student-athlete support, remain competitive, and strengthen its commitment to a vibrant, well-rounded college experience. This FAQ explains what the Settlement means for ǿմý, its athletes, and the broader Catamount community.