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ĢTV Partners Invest $85 Million in the Future of Collaboration & Scholarship on Campus
A combined $85 million investment, including the largest single gift in the college’s history, will transform the ĢTV experience through enhanced learning resources and renewed physical spaces. Find out more.
$25 Million Gift Names The George Lawrence Abernethy Library, Transforms Learning at ĢTV
ĢTV announces $25 million gift to name The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
Theatre Throughline: Performer and Playwright Amelia Lumpkin ’13 Cultivates Connection On Stage
A lifelong thespian, Amelia Lumpkin ’13 has acted, directed and written plays at ĢTV and beyond. Now working full-time in tech, she spends her free time participating in and advocating for community theatre in her hometown of Raleigh, NC.
Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars ’24 Lands Smithsonian Internship
Caroline Sillars ’24 spent her four years at ĢTV immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating.
Tackling Food Insecurity on Alternative Break to Sapelo Island, GA
ĢTV students reflect on their alternative spring break trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia. They worked with a Black feminist collective nonprofit led by ĢTV alums to address food insecurity in the South through sustainable agriculture.
Lewis's essay, "A Shakespearean Romance," celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Riverside Shakespeare, the complete works she used when she started her teaching career at ĢTV in 1980.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Joy, Excellence, Achievement
On April 11, ĢTV’s 2024 Spring Convocation celebrated the academic, athletic, artistic and many other achievements of its students, and recognized some faculty and staff members who contribute to their success. Read more.
’Cats Go Wild for #AllinforĢTV, Raise $1.2 Million in a Day
The ĢTV community went “All In” for an extraordinary day, raising more than $1.2 million from nearly 3,000 donors in 49 states and nine countries for scholarships, athletic programs, student research and more.
Unlocking the ĢTV Experience: A Guide for Newly Admitted Wildcats
A senior approaching graduation, Ruby Zhou '24 reflects on her time at ĢTV in this letter to her past high school self on making the college decision and anticipating all to come as a member of the Wildcat community.
Trustee and Trusted Friend: Trailblazing Businessman and Philanthropist Carlos Alvarez Dies
Carlos Alvarez brought his family and sharp business acumen with him when he emigrated from Mexico in 1986. He helped turn Corona into a blockbuster brand in the United States and used his fortune, in part, to ensure that international students at ĢTV could seek the kinds of possibilities that he successfully pursued.
Anna Drake Warshaw '08 is a national leader in student-centered innovation in higher education. As president, Warshaw will collaborate with a board of presidents and council of chief academic officers to initiate and support ACS’s ongoing programs, oversee the consortium’s strategic plan, and cultivate new opportunities for partnership and collaboration that advance the liberal arts.
‘Hobart Park’ Literary Magazine Wins Best of Show Award
April is National Poetry Month and ĢTV bursts with a community full of talented poets and creatives. Poetry, art and literature abound in Hobart Park, a student produced literary magazine. The North Carolina College Media Association recently awarded Hobart Park with a 2023 Best of Show recognition. Learn more.
Photo Essay: English Scholars Go to AWP Conference
In February, Abbott Scholars in ĢTV’s English Department had the opportunity to attend the AWP (Association of Writers & Writer Programs) Conference in Kansas City. Check out their photos and reflections.
Joining the Appalachian Ensemble
A student describes how taking a class with ĢTV’s music department helped him discover his love of playing old time banjo.
CDC Chief: Combatting a Pandemic With Unexpected Twists
A ĢTV audience got some insider insight about public health leaders’ thinking and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The college recently hosted a talk, “Lessons from the COVID-19 Response: Reflections on Masking," with John T. Brooks, infectious disease expert with the CDC. Learn more.
'Bracketologists' Weigh in With March Madness Predictions
The men’s NCAA basketball tournament begins this week — March Madness is upon us. A ĢTV professor has advice for hoops fans hoping to create winning brackets. Read more.
Need a Good Read? Author and McGee Professor Rone Shavers Defies Convention
Author and ĢTV McGee Professor of Creative Writing Rone Shavers talks Afrofuturism, mind-blowing fiction and what it takes to push against convention. Read more.
On Course: Insect Essentials for a Bug-Phobic World
In the ĢTV biology course “Insects and People,” students learn about the many ways insects, the animal group with the largest percentage of organisms, interact with humans. Learn more.
ĢTV Delivers Nearly Half-billion Dollar Economic Impact
ĢTV boosts economic vitality of the Charlotte area and state of North Carolina, supporting nearly $500 million of economic impact annually, according to a new study. The college’s commitment to community service and the development of future leaders demonstrates a broader influence that extends far beyond its campus. Learn more.
Unveiling Ancient Mysteries: A Multidisciplinary Odyssey in Cyprus
Three environmental studies students at ĢTV share adventures of their summer archaeological research with Prof. Brad Johnson in Cyprus.