For the Good of Guilford: A Community Campaign for Our Future
Guilford College stands at a pivotal moment, calling upon its community to unite in support of its enduring mission. The “For the Good of Guilford” campaign embodies this collective effort, aiming to secure the College’s financial stability and...
Carrying the Light Forward: Guilford Students Shine at Regional History Conference
When four Guilford students set out for the Phi Alpha Theta regional history meeting at Coastal Carolina University, they did more than represent the college—they embodied its mission. With purpose, grace, and intellectual curiosity, they left an impression that...
Serendipity and the Heart of Guilford: Why Memories Matter
From Lisa Cook, Director of Student Leadership and Engagement There are moments at Guilford College that transcend time — shared experiences that stay with us long after we leave campus. One of those moments is Serendipity. This year’s Serendipity, held in March...
Guilford Madness Goes Wild — A Record-Breaking Year!
Guilfordians, you did it again — and this time, you blew it out of the water. Guilford Madness 2025 was our most successful spring giving campaign ever, and it’s all thanks to the overwhelming generosity and spirit of our community. Together, 973 donors raised an...
Guilford Encouraging Gifts to Areas of Greatest Need on Giving Tuesday
Alumni and friends of the College are encouraged to prioritize Guilford in their philanthropic commitments on Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving that is coming up on December 3. Unrestricted gifts are a point of emphasis for Guilford on Giving Tuesday this year...
Guilford Earns Two CASE Awards for Guilford Madness Campaign
Guilford’s Advancement & Alumni Relations Office received two Circle of Excellence awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for the Guilford Madness giving campaign in 2023. The College won a Grand Gold Award in the “Videos on a...
Brennan Aberle ’08 shares with Honors students the importance of listening
Brennan Aberle ’08 still remembers meeting his first client as a Guilford County Public Defender. She was a single mother working two jobs – a grocery store by day and a packaging plant by night – who had been charged with solicitation for prostitution.
In praise of public service
In this political season, the spotlight shines bright on our elected officials, two in particular. Yet just beyond the light, it’s the work of countless civil and public servants, deeply committed to serving others. Guilfordians have made careers out of public service...
David Grimsley ’00 spent 6 days in western North Carolina helping hurricane victims
Like many Guilfordians, David Grimsley ’00 read the early headlines coming out of western North Carolina last week and wondered what he could possibly do to help the victims of Hurricane Helene.