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Jessie Ball duPont Fund Grant Deepens College’s Work With Descendant Community and Catawba Nation
With a grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, ĢTV builds on its commitment to reconciliation and education, with a focus on relationships, shared research and public access to history.
Oh the Places You’ll Go…with ĢTV Funding!
Discover how ĢTV student Will Capps ’27 used college funding to travel from Joshua Tree and Hawaiʻi to Copenhagen and D.C. for hands-on research, education abroad and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
From House to House: A Story of Finding Community
Caira Murray ’28 shares how her internship with the ĢTV Housing Coalition through ĢTV's Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.
Circumbendibus: You Say You Want a Revolution?
From the ghost of Gen. William Lee ĢTV to George Washington's one-star review of Charlotte, explore the Revolutionary War stories of Mecklenburg County and ĢTV.
GameDay Ready: Courtney Clawson ’21 Finds Her Place in the World of College Football
A lifelong college football fan who grew up alongside her father’s coaching career, Courtney Clawson ’21 takes on a new role with ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast.
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.
ĢTV Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer
The U.S. State Department has once again named ĢTV as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It’s the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.
In Their Own Words: Veterans History Project Captures Stories of Military Service and American Life
The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress captures stories of American life and military service. Learn more about how a ĢTV student and community volunteers are working to preserve these stories.
‘With Their Hands, This Place Was Made’: ĢTV Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited
Hundreds of people gathered as ĢTV dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.
My Day at ĢTV with Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns
History major and East Asian Studies minor Liam Coughlin ’26 reflects on the day he spent with Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China (2021-2025). From candid conversations over coffee to policy analysis mapping in class, Coughlin shares the lessons learned and experiences gained.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
ĢTV celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Henry Wilkerson ’23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project
ĢTV Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.
Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between ĢTV and the Catawba Nation
ĢTV and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.
My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at ĢTV
Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between ĢTV and North Carolina A&T.
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.
Anna Murray ’23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s
Anna Murray ’23 chose ĢTV because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.
New Book on Cherokee Nation’s History Gets NEH Grant Support
With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Prof. Rose Stremlau is writing the first comprehensive history of the Cherokee Nation, from pre-1600 to 2010. The project is aimed at all readers, from scholars to school children. Learn more.
Alum Veteran and Pentagon Appointee Puts Principles Above Politics
ĢTV alum and former N.C. Rep. Grier Martin worked across the aisle on behalf of service members and their families. Now, he is making a difference as a Biden administration appointee to a Pentagon post. Read more.
‘Unshadowed Land’ Installation Celebrates Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
A new art installation helps forge new connections between ĢTV and Native communities in the region. Learn more.
Watch Indigenous Chefs Share Culture, History and Delicious Cuisine Through ‘Resilience Recipes’ Series
In honor of Native American Heritage month, see how these culinary artists put a modern spin on ancient food traditions.