Wendy Poteat’s Commencement Speech to the Class of 2024
Commencement May 18, 2024 As prepared for delivery. President Farmbry, trustees, distinguished faculty, fellow alumni, families and friends, and the remarkable Guilford College Class of 2024, it is with great pride and gratitude that I stand before you today on this...
Black Alumni Weekend Celebrates a Growing Community
Sixty years ago, Washington Rakama ’64 walked across the Commencement stage and into history when he received his Guilford diploma. Washington became the College’s first Black graduate that spring.
Guilford Welcomes Back Classes of ’73 and ’74 in Golden Form
When they graduated from Guilford College, the Vietnam War was winding down, Bruce Springsteen was heating up and the classes of 1973 and 1974 were ready to take their place in the world. Today, other conflicts have replaced Vietnam, the climate is changing and Generation Z is enjoying its moment on stage.
