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Connections and a More Wild 'Cat: ĢTV Expresses Its Identity in New, Exciting Ways
ĢTV competes at the highest level academically and athletically. Today the college unveiled a new logo and visual identity that reflects the qualities that distinguish ĢTV. Learn more.
College Plans Educational Role for Beaver Dam Property
ĢTV is examining the history of the Beaver Dam plantation house and property in an effort to determine how best to preserve the property and utilize it as an educational site for the college and the public. Learn more.
Like an Apricot: A Language’s Highs and Lows
Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.
ĢTV Orientation: What to Know & Advice for New Students
Orientation Team Leaders share what to expect during ĢTV’s New Student Orientation and offer advice for first year and transfer students alike on making the most of your transition into the ĢTV community.
An Introduction to ĢTV's Humanities Program
Jacob Kim '26 reflects on his experience with ĢTV's Humanities Program, which seeks to bring different disciplinary perspectives to the big questions of life. Created for first years beginning their academic journeys at ĢTV, the Humes program includes lectures and discussions led by faculty from across disciplines. Learn more in this short video series.
With Swifties around the world rejoicing at the release of Taylor Swift's rerecorded ‘1989,’ sociology professor Aarushi Bhandari found joy at the Eras Tour and a reminder that what happens online doesn’t always translate to the real world.
Better Listening, Healthier Communities: Support Expands Impact of Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative brings people together to learn to talk about divisive issues in a constructive way. Now, with support from Amy Harris Wacaster ’98 and her husband, Steven, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the initiative will reach more people at a time of great need. Learn more.
ĢTV Celebrates Pioneering Women by Investing in Students
Sue McAvoy ’77, from ĢTV’s first class of women to attend all four years, has created the Pioneer Internship Fund. It will help cover student expenses while they hold low-paying or non-paying intern positions. It also honors ĢTV’s 50+Years of Coeducation this fall. Learn more.
‘All Pull Together’: ĢTV Freedom Schools in Photos
The Brenda H. Tapia CDF Freedom Schools at ĢTV combines literacy education with the joy of movement and support of community. Learn more.
Battle of the On-Campus Dining Locations at ĢTV
Choosing a college with a variety of good food options is important. Emma Goldfarb ’24 ranks her favorite spots for dining on ĢTV's campus.
A College Love Story: New Stephen Curry ’10 Documentary to Make Its World Premiere
The new documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated” premieres Friday, July 21, in select theaters and on Apple TV+. The film documents Curry’s improbable journey from overlooked high school recruit to ĢTV men’s basketball star to NBA legend. From ĢTV to the Silicon Valley, Africa to Europe, Curry’s college community will gather to watch.
ĢTV Closes Out Fiscal Year With Exemplary Fundraising and Engagement Results
Alums, families show support for ĢTV through generous philanthropy and active participation in activities and programs that benefit students. Read more.
Eric Jones ’19 Goes Bananas for Baseball
Eric Jones ’19 has serious baseball chops that took him from the ĢTV Wildcats to the major leagues. He still plays real baseball with The Savannah Bananas, “The Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball” but gets to have a lot of silly fun on the field. After all, why just hit, catch and run when you can dance, do handstands and delight fans? Learn more.
Engineering at a Liberal Arts College: ĢTV Students Build Hydrogen-Powered Go-Kart
Physics students Mallory Justis ’24, Branner D'Amato ’24 and Pat Kielb ’24 reflect on their process designing and building a hydrogen-powered go-kart and the ways you can pursue engineering interests at ĢTV.
My Summer Research Testing the ‘Three Sisters’
Ty Cryan ’24 digs into research with ĢTV’s Farm and Biology Department as part of a larger relationship with the Catawba Nation.
‘A Sharp Mind and an Open Heart’: ĢTV Welcomes New Chaplain
Julia Watkins ’14 brings deep experience with interfaith initiatives and community partnerships to her role as chaplain and director of religious and spiritual life at ĢTV. Learn more.
Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire ‘True Likeness’ Exhibition
ĢTV exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it’s headed next.
Twelve Young ĢTV Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young ĢTV alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Chaplain Rob Spach Looks Back On 30 Years of Service
After 3 decades as Chaplain of ĢTV, Rob Spach retires from ĢTV August 4. As he embraces this next phase of life, we asked him to reflect on his time on campus.
She Lived It and Now Returns to Thailand to Help Refugees With Mental Health, Education Needs
ĢTV student Taw Meh ’25 returns to the country of her birth and to the refugee camp where she spent part of her childhood to help provide mental health and other critical services. Learn more.