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ĢTV Marks Two Solar Milestones: New Campus Canopy Dedicated, Kentucky Solar Plant Now Online
ĢTV reaches two Climate Action Plan milestones: a Kentucky solar energy center is now online, and a new solar canopy is dedicated on campus.
Prof. Ann Fox on Judy Heumann, the 504 sit-in and the new Apple film
ĢTV Prof. Ann Fox, a disability studies scholar, explains why Judy Heumann’s legacy matters ahead of Apple’s “Being Heumann,” streaming on Apple TV Nov. 13.
Jessie Ball duPont Fund Grant Deepens College’s Work With Descendant Community and Catawba Nation
With a grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, ĢTV builds on its commitment to reconciliation and education, with a focus on relationships, shared research and public access to history.
Oh the Places You’ll Go…with ĢTV Funding!
Discover how ĢTV student Will Capps ’27 used college funding to travel from Joshua Tree and Hawaiʻi to Copenhagen and D.C. for hands-on research, education abroad and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Leading with Authenticity: What Cross Country and Pro ’Cats Taught Me ĢTV Teamwork
Learn how ĢTV scholar-athlete Leah Horgan ’29 developed her authentic leadership style through her experiences with Division I Track & Field, Cross Country and the Pro ’Cats Professional Development & Leadership Bootcamp.
Heart of the Town: The ĢTV Soda Shop Celebrates 75 Years of Community and Cottage Fries
For 75 years, the ĢTV Soda Shop has served up legendary food and timeless connections in the heart of Main Street. To celebrate, generations of students, alums and locals share their favorite Soda Shop memories.
Why are French Students in the Streets? A Q&A with Professor Ninon Vessier
Student protests have spread across France since September. Professor Ninon Vessier, who will teach FRE 230: “France in the Headlines” this spring, explains the roots of the unrest and how it echoes earlier movements. She also weighs what it could mean for the 2027 presidential election.
Voting in North Carolina? Make a Plan
At ĢTV, leadership and service extend directly into civic participation. Whether voting locally in Mecklenburg County or submitting an absentee ballot from another state, every student is encouraged to make a clear plan to cast their vote. Learn more.
Protecting What Matters: Reflections from a Summer at DLC
Discover how Tyler McKnight ’27 spent his summer interning with the ĢTV Lands Conservancy, combining his environmental science studies with hands-on conservation work, community outreach and GIS mapping in ĢTV, North Carolina.
Betting on the Ballot: A Philosopher on Why Prediction Markets Aren’t Polls
As Nov. 3 nears, ĢTV philosopher Sean McKeever explains why prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a poor substitute for polls and promote a spectator perspective on politics.
From House to House: A Story of Finding Community
Caira Murray ’28 shares how her internship with the ĢTV Housing Coalition through ĢTV's Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.
How Charlotte Became My Classroom for Global Diplomacy
Discover how ĢTV student Sarah Lane ’27 gained real-world global diplomacy and AI policy experience interning at International House in Charlotte, North Carolina.
More Than Just Food: My Summer at FeedNC
Learn how premedicine student Holly Beale ’28 applied public health data and direct community support to combat local food insecurity as a ĢTV Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at FeedNC.
Healthcare Without Barriers: Zach Quezada Miller ’20 Brings Compassion and Service to Family Medicine
From studying English literature at ĢTV to treating patients across all stages of life, learn how Zach Quezada Miller ’20 brings empathy and service to his new role as a family medicine practitioner.
Chasing Childhood Dreams: Adventures of a ĢTVian Bookseller
Follow Daniel Lee ’28 as he turns a childhood dream of owning an independent bookstore into global research spanning three continents, supported by ĢTV grants, study abroad programs and hands-on internships.
Liberal Arts Engineer: How Physics, Cheerleading and an Off-Road Dune Buggy Led Samone Cullum ’25 to NASA Robotics
From founding ĢTV’s first motorsports club to cheerleading to interning at NASA, Samone Cullum ’25 shows how a liberal arts education can fuel a high-tech engineering career.
Seeking an AI Career? Study Spanish or Political Science
Discover how a liberal arts education at ĢTV future-proofs careers in artificial intelligence by fostering critical thinking, adaptability and lifelong learning. Read insights from alums leading at Google, Amazon, Tools for Humanity and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
North Carolina at Heart of the Martin Institute for Public Good
Elected leaders, musicians expand ĢTV’s D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute’s growing portfolio of engagement with issues, culture and communities in the Carolinas.
National, Global Leaders Join Martin Institute for Public Good in First Wave of Leaders-in-Residence
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis headline ĢTV programs and events spanning culture, politics, economics and North Carolina’s future.
Literacy Rates Suffer as Book Bans Jeopardize Freedom to Read
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in U.S. public schools last year — restrictions that could worsen the national literacy crisis. For Banned Books Week, Prof. Shireen Campbell shares what we lose when we limit and legislate access to books.