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‘When Power and Skill Shake Hands’
about ‘When Power and Skill Shake Hands’
From Patient to Advocate
about From Patient to Advocate
Surviving the Storm of the Century
about Surviving the Storm of the Century
Wingate Makes History with Second-place Finish in Learfield Cup
about Wingate Makes History with Second-place Finish in Learfield Cup
Issue 3
When Ethan Evans ’23 declared that he wanted to be a college kicker one day, Brendon Evans held him to that. Forging a bond in the weightroom, father and son pushed themselves to the limit. Evans became more than a college kicker – Today, he is one of the top punters in the NFL, getting the Los Angeles Rams out of jams with his powerful right leg.
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‘When Power and Skill Shake Hands’
How weightlifting with his dad led Ethan Evans '23 to the NFL.
about ‘When Power and Skill Shake Hands’
From Patient to Advocate
A childhood of painful, life-threatening illness prompted former Wingate Make-A-Wish recipient Reagan Thomas '23 to become a social worker.
about From Patient to Advocate
Surviving the Storm of the Century
In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene surprised students and faculty members at Wingate's Hendersonville campus, who are still feeling the effects of the storm.
about Surviving the Storm of the Century
Levine and Cannon Grants Boost Batte Center and Student Access
The grants, each of about $1 million, will expand college access in rural areas and have upgraded the University's fine-arts center.
about Levine and Cannon Grants Boost Batte Center and Student Access
Study ranks Wingate High in ROI for Low-income Students
University moves up the list when schools' percentage of disadvantaged students is factored in.
about Study ranks Wingate High in ROI for Low-income Students
Wingate OTD Starts Free Clinic for Mothers and Infants
Grant from Foundation for a Healthy Carolina helped Doctor of Occupational Therapy program get clinic off the ground.
about Wingate OTD Starts Free Clinic for Mothers and Infants
Wingate Welcomes Four Alums to Board of Trustees
Lisa Ammons, Brad Baldwin, Jennifer Knox and Johnny Tillet joined the board in 2025.
about Wingate Welcomes Four Alums to Board of Trustees
University News in Brief
Wingate enrolls large freshman class; Ellis new School of Ed dean; Special Olympics national champion; Health sciences scores high
about University News in Brief
Wingate Makes History with Second-place Finish in Learfield Cup
Bulldogs' overall athletics program was second-best in the nation, school's highest-ever finish.
about Wingate Makes History with Second-place Finish in Learfield Cup
Le Grix Defends Natl. Title in Steeplechase; Bulldogs Place Fourth
Wingate's running prowess continued at the outdoor-track nationals.
about Le Grix Defends Natl. Title in Steeplechase; Bulldogs Place Fourth
Flag Football, Men’s Beach Volleyball, Men’s Rugby Added for 2025-26
Rugby started this fall, while flag football and men's beach volleyball will get underway in the spring.
about Flag Football, Men’s Beach Volleyball, Men’s Rugby Added for 2025-26
Farris Becomes First Bulldog to Start Game in the Majors
In early September, Mitch Farris made Bulldog history when he picked up the win in his first outing for the Los Angeles Angels.
about Farris Becomes First Bulldog to Start Game in the Majors
2025 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Ten former athletes and administrators were inducted in November.
about 2025 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Trio of Service-oriented Alums Helped Lead University Behind the Scenes
Paul Little, Duran McDonald and Ken Yelton all returned to serve the University as trustees after significant professional achievements.
about Trio of Service-oriented Alums Helped Lead University Behind the Scenes
Class Notes, Winter 2025
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