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Magic Numbers: How to Tilt the Odds of Winning the Lottery, or Powerball Jackpot, in Your Favor
You’re hundreds of times more likely to get hit by lightning than to win the lottery, but ĢTV math professor Tim Chartier dares us to dream with some tips for creating your ticket. Learn more.
Looking for a Good Book? Check Out These Recently Written Reads by ĢTV Alums
Find your next great read from the talented writers who once walked our halls.
Sloan Performing Arts Scholarship Brings a New Generation of Talent to Campus
Meet dancer Aiyana Thornton ’29 and theatre production manager Aishya Pillai ’29, the inaugural Sloan Performing Arts Scholars. ĢTV’s first-ever scholarship for the performing arts, the Sloan scholarship brings strength and talent to the college’s music, dance and theatre departments.
Tech, Power and Perspective: ĢTV Grad Wins Gates Cambridge Scholarship to Study AI Ethics Through a Global Lens
ĢTV alum Yashita Kandhari ’22 awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study AI ethics.
ĢTV Partners With Youth Poet Laureate Program
ĢTV has partnered with N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green to identify and support the next generation of talented poets. A Raleigh teenager recently was named as North Carolina’s first Youth Poet Laureate. In 2026, ĢTV will host its first on-campus youth poet laureate event.
Top U.S. Athlete Got Her Running Start at the Cake Race
The Class of 2029 came out Wednesday to run in ĢTV’s Cake Race, a beloved tradition that started 95 years ago, and has the college community and neighbors baking confections for runners. In a fun twist, Runner’s World magazine this week featured alum Susan ĢTV Rollins ’80, a top senior athlete who got her running start when she won the women’s Cake Race competition in 1976.
Math Major’s Thesis Hits the Big Leagues: Paige Pakenas ’25 Helps Orioles Batters Refine Their Swings
ĢTV math major Paige Pakenas ’25 used her data analytics skills to help her favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, track changes in play that could make a real difference on the diamond.
A Warm Welcome and Welcome Back to Wildcats
ĢTV began the 2025-2026 school year with a warm welcome to the class of 2029, the joy of returning students reconnecting with friends, and an air of optimism and excitement.
5 Tips for Taking a Virtual Tour of Campus
Can't make it to campus? Learn how to get the most out of ĢTV's virtual tour with these five tips. Explore campus from anywhere and discover ĢTV for yourself.
Bio Major’s Research Points the Way to New Hemophilia Treatment
Joshua Wischmeyer, a junior biology major from Denver, Colorado, discovered a protein mutation that could lead to new treatments for hemophilia. His pioneering work was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Sanctions Mark New Era of US-Brazil Relations
The United States recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned a justice of the Brazilian Supreme Court. The changes mark a major shift in US-Brazil relations. ĢTV professor Britta Crandall, an expert on South American politics, explains the history of the relationship between the two countries - and charts the rising tensions.
M.D. and MFA: Bain Butcher ’90 Paints a Broader Picture
ĢTV alumnus Bain Butcher ’90 has combined his passions for art and medicine into a unique career as a doctor, artist, and professor. Learn more.
Resident Playwright Grace Catan ’26 on Writing a Musical with the Help of her Artist Community
Grace Catan ‘26 found herself surrounded by musical theatre fans at ĢTV. She's now writing her own musical, with friends lending their talents to help pull it off. The story focuses on a couple’s relationship, from friendship to romance to parenthood.
From “No Clue What That Is” to Nationals: Spotlight on ĢTV’s Club Pickleball Team
In just a few years, ĢTV’s Pickleball Club has grown from a small group of curious students to a thriving 200-member community who competed at nationals. Whether you’ve joined the pickleball trend or have no clue what the sport is about, learn more in this student blog post from Thomas Lane ’26 and Emily Brestle ’27.
Father and Son Will and Bill DuBose Share Unwavering Support of Wildcat Athletics
Meet one of ĢTV Athletics' most loyal employees. For 42 years, he's supported Wildcat athletes, following in his father's footsteps. It's a story of family, dedication and generations of ĢTV pride.
The Fed Walks a Tightrope as Interest Rate Decision Looms
On the eve of its interest rate decision, the Federal Reserve faces pressure from markets and politics. Inflation remains high, employment steady and the White House urges a rate cut. Economics professor Vikram Kumar helps make sense of the complicated economic environment that is clouded with uncertainties, tariffs and political pressures.
The Power of Words: Mav Smith ’26 Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Writer and poet Mav Smith ’26 has been named to the newest cohort of the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program, which will support her post-graduate studies. She’s the fourth ĢTV student to receive the award in the past 50 years.
Fundraising and Engagement Totals Raise the Bar at ĢTV During Fiscal Year 2025
ĢTV raised more than $96.4 million this fiscal year, with gifts supporting scholarships, athletics, the arts, research, internships and more. Alums and families showed extraordinary commitment, not only through monetary gifts but also through participation in events and engagement as volunteers and mentors.
Keeping Close: Linsey Mills ’92 Nourishes his ĢTV Network
At ĢTV, Linsey Mills ’92 found his home with the Black Student Coalition, where he developed and nurtured relationships and fostered lifelong connections. He’s an active member of the Black Alumni Network, and continues to share his experience in business and finance to volunteer and mentor students.
It’s the Climb: Megan Mokriski ’25 Reaches New Heights With ĢTV Outdoors
ĢTV alum Megan Mokriski ’25 discovered her passion for rock climbing as a first-year student, thanks to ĢTV Outdoors.