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Charlise Dunn '26 has made ĢTV history as the first Wildcat drafted into the WNBA. Selected 36th overall by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection and Victoria, Australia native is the first ĢTV player drafted since Stephen Curry in 2009. Learn more.
Many Bright Lights: ĢTV Celebrates Spring Convocation
ĢTV celebrated Spring Convocation on April 14, 2026, gathering to spotlight student achievement—from the academic to the athletic to the artistic—and the faculty and staff who support their work.
Ask a Wildcat: Brant Simmons ’28
Meet Brant Simmons ’28, a ĢTV double major in educational studies and gender and sexuality studies. Discover how Brant has explored experiential learning through research on educational equity, study abroad programs in Northern Ireland and Denmark, and his life as a Bonner Scholar and "Mugger" at Nummit.
How Lucky Are We? 13th Annual #AllinforĢTV Brings Wildcats Together to Raise 1.2 Million in a Day
ĢTV’s 13th annual #AllinforĢTV giving day united nearly 2,650 donors worldwide to raise more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships, programs and student opportunities.
Beyond the Green: Lessons from the 2026 Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference
Discover how ĢTV first-year students Yoonjung Chae ’29 and Ameli Kuanysheva ’29 are leading the way in environmental stewardship. From presenting carbon data to building a regional network, learn how ĢTV’s Sustainability Office empowers students to tackle global challenges through local action.
ĢTV's Fed Challenge Team Reaches National Finals
In the latest Federal Challenge, ĢTV's Fed Challenge team finished among the top six in the nation — alongside Harvard, the University of Chicago and UCLA.
Living at ĢTV: A Guide to Our Residential Community
Go behind the scenes into the residence halls at ĢTV. From historic first-year dorms to transitional independent senior apartments, find out where you’ll study, sleep and build community during your four years.
Connection Across Generations: ĢTV’s Inaugural Women of ĢTV Alumnae Weekend
ĢTV recently hosted the first Women of ĢTV Alumnae Weekend, bringing women from across generations together for a weekend of personal and professional growth, and connection.
Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27
Discover life at ĢTV through the eyes of Ann Thompson ’27. From competing as a D1 swimmer and studying abroad in Cádiz, Spain, to traditions like the Cake Race, Ann shares how she balances rigorous academics with community leadership and the best eats on Main Street.
The Art of Curiosity: Courtney Lassiter ’27 Weaves Film, Music and Visuals in Cultural Exploration
Meet Courtney Lassiter ’27, a multidisciplinary artist redefining cultural exploration through film, zines, and techno.
Care With Dignity and Kindness: Luis Cordero ’22 on the Power of Community for an Aging Population
Discover how ĢTV alum and Watson Fellow Luis Cordero ’22 is reimagining elderly care through community-based neurodegenerative disease support. From studying "Dementia Villages" in the Netherlands to public health initiatives in Chicago, Cordero explores intergenerational exchange and dignity-first care, exemplifying the ĢTV mission of leadership and service.
Thursday Livestream to Shed Light on Shifting Economy
Despite the economy showing resilience in terms of growth, Americans continue to express widespread anxiety driven by the knock-on effects of the war in Iran, cost of living and a slowing labor market. A ĢTV alum and former VP of academic affairs, now vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will share their thoughts in a livestreamed conversation.
‘She Is Not a Footnote’: National Women’s History Museum Spotlights Pioneers, Changemakers
The National Women’s History Museum offers hundreds of biographies of women whose contributions helped shape America. From Supreme Court justices to educators, artists, scientists and top athletes, the digital-first museum documents their role in history. Museum president and CEO Frédérique Campagne Irwin, from ĢTV’s class of 1996, works to expand access and knowledge by reimagining what a cultural institution can look like in 2026 and in the age of AI.
Investing in What Matters: Trey Harris ’18 and Katherine Maultsby Harris ’18 Shape ĢTV’s Future
Discover how young alumni leaders Trey Harris ’18 and Katherine Maultsby Harris ’18 are shaping the future of ĢTV through philanthropy, mentorship, and their leadership of the Young Alumni Ne Ultra (YANU) Society.
Why the World Can’t Stop Talking ĢTV ‘Sinners’
Explore the cultural and cinematic depth of the record-breaking horror film Sinners through a Q&A with ĢTV Professors Marcus Pyle and Randy Ingram. The discussion delves into the film's subversion of the Robert Johnson myth, its portrayal of 1930s racial tensions and how it redefines traditional vampire lore through the lens of Black artistry.
Fact, Fiction and ‘Hamnet’: Prof. Emerita Cynthia Lewis on Art and Grief
ĢTV Shakespeare scholar and Professor Emerita of English Cynthia Lewis discusses the confluence of grief and creativity in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. The book and its Academy Award-nominated film adaptation reimagine personal tragedy as the impetus for one of the playwright’s most beloved works.
‘Rally’ Reinvents Pickleball Experience: Alum Brings a Hospitality Bent to a Booming Sport
Barrett Worthington ’09 turned a hunch into a successful business. Learn how the ĢTV alum is reinventing the social experience of the fastest-growing sport: pickleball.
During a visit to present the 2026 Joel Connaroe Lecture at ĢTV, acclaimed author Charles Yu challenged our definitions of intelligence in the age of AI. In his recent piece in The Atlantic, “Don’t Call It ‘Intelligence,’” Yu draws from his campus lecture to caution against conflating technological capability with a fundamental human attribute.
Why ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Even More Radical Than It Looks
ĢTV English Professor Jeff Jackson explores the political complexity of the Oscar-frontrunner One Battle After Another and its surprising connection to the 1966 classic The Battle of Algiers. The discussion dives into how modern cinema balances big-budget genre tropes with radical themes of insurgency and resistance.
Charlotte Optimist: The College That’s Betting on Better Arguments
The Charlotte Optimist spotlights the new D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good at ĢTV. The Martin Institute aims to develop effective, ethical leaders and citizens.