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Classmates, Roommates, Reunion Co-Chairs: Erich and Eric Bring it Back to ĢTV
Two ĢTV roommates, Erich Baker '15 and Eric Medici '15, are co-chairing their class's 10th reunion after sharing chemistry labs, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable campus memories as first-generation college students. Learn more.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in ĢTV Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.
President Hicks Says ĢTV Alums Are Future Leaders In The Carolinas
In an interview with the talk show “Carolina Business Review,” ĢTV President Doug Hicks ’90 discussed a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence and the job market.
Haulin’ Buns: Marketing from Behind the Wheel of a Wienermobile
Doggedness leads Emily Schmitt '23 down marketing path, first driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and now plotting the course for others who cruise around in the iconic vehicle representing the beloved brand.
Education is a Public Good
ĢTV President Doug Hicks reminded the class of 2025 graduates that the diploma they each earned represents a public good. It betters more than their own lives. The work they do boosts the economy, and their conduct in society models mutual respect. Learn more.
Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025: “The World Needs You”
ĢTV’s class of 2025 celebrated Commencement on Sunday, May 18, with a call from President Doug Hicks to bring their humane instincts into a world that needs them. It’s the college’s 188th commencement and included 502 graduates.
My ĢTV Celebrates Class of 2025
As the ĢTV community prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025's graduation, we're highlighting the seniors who contributed their stories and reflections to My ĢTV, our student blog.
Improving Medical Testing and Treatment: Chris Piatnichouk ’26 Named Goldwater Scholar
Chris Piatnichouk ’26 has spent his years at ĢTV immersed in medical research, seeking less invasive diagnostic tests and better treatments for diseases. The physics and chemistry double major was recently awarded a Goldwater scholarship, which supports STEM students who show exceptional promise of becoming research leaders.
Going Places: Alums Honor Professor Emeritus Through International Travel, Research Endowment for Students
When Biology Professor Emeritus Jeremiah Putnam retired in 2019 after 46 years at ĢTV, his former students honored his legacy by creating an endowed biology fund to help students pursue research and career interests around the world. Read more.
DC Takes on D.C.: ĢTV Seniors Present Educational Studies Research at AEFP
Four ĢTV seniors reflect on presenting their undergraduate research at the annual Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) conference in Washington, D.C., where they also networked with alumni and attended two men’s basketball games. Learn more.
Student Research, Creativity on Full Display at Verna Case Symposium
ĢTV held its annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium on Thursday, May 8. The college community gathered to learn about the multitude of academic, research, artistic and creative ventures students undertook this year. Read more.
Introductory Film Studies Students' Work Published in Film Matters Magazine
Students in Prof. Alan Michael Parker’s "English 109: Contemporary American Cinema" had their analytic papers published in Film Matters Magazine, a joint project between universities and colleges focused on undergraduate film studies scholarship.
Venice Biennale to Feature Video Installation by ĢTV Professors
ĢTV professors Joelle Dietrick and Owen Mundy, alongside Virginia Tech's Paola Zellner Bassett, will showcase a captivating video installation at the Venice Biennale’s 'Time Space Existence 2025.' Learn more.
President Hicks Says Values Provide Compass Through Higher Ed Disruption
On Tuesday, May 6, ĢTV President Doug Hicks ’90 was the special guest on “Charlotte Talks,” a daily, hour-long talk show produced by WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR affiliate. Hicks and host Mike Collins covered the state of higher education and the steps ĢTV is taking to lead through a period of great disruption.
Divine Dining: Restaurateurs Elevate Queen City’s Spirits, Communal Cuisine in Once Holy Spaces
The newest restaurant from Jeff Tonidanel ’98 and Jamie Brown ’99 opened on May 6, marking the end of a three-year renovation. A rehabbed building that had once been a church, Leluia Hall joins a Charlotte empire of award-winning restaurants attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Learn more.
Alumni Couple Supports Teaching, Learning and Inspiration in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library
Alums Fritz Porter ’99 and Mary Margaret Cochrane Porter ’98 have generously contributed to the George Lawrence Abernethy Library at ĢTV. Their donation will name the Porter Classroom in the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning, with the goal of inspiring future generations of scholars and educators.
A Love Letter to Nummit, Our On-Campus Coffee Shop
Natalie Russell ’25 reflects on the memories made at Summit Outpost, ĢTV’s on-campus coffee shop and hub for student events, including trivia, study sessions, live music, game nights and more.
On Stage at Home and Abroad: Cole Erickson ’26 Tours Poland with the ĢTV Chorale
From singing the National Anthem at a basketball game to performing during a three-city tour in Poland, Cole Erickson ‘26 has found his place with the ĢTV Chorale.
ĢTV Names Chief Career Officer to Guide Students’ Career Pathways
ĢTV names Mike Summers, a veteran leader in career guidance and executive search across the higher education and corporate worlds, as chief career officer and executive director of the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development. Read more.
My Work Getting Out the Vote at ĢTV
Political science and sociology double major Sophia Ludt '25 reflects on the work spent registering, educating and mobilizing student voters leading up to the 2025 elections.