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Uniquely Guilford: An Ethical and Practical Education for an Ever-Changing World
As the College moves forward toward our 200th anniversary and beyond, our aim is to offer an ethical and experiential education in an ever-changing world. Specifically, Guilford provides: Close faculty-student relationships An innovative, practical, and interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum A nurturing campus community A grounding in Quaker-inspired values A Vision for the Next 3–5 Years Guilford’s President, Jean Bordewich, envisions that in the next 3–5 years, Guilford will become financially sound and fully accredited. She...
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.
Before he made history at Guilford, Steve Hankins ’75 stood guard over it
What lingers in the memory is how ordinary the weekend was shaping up to be. Barely 19 and a few months removed from Parris Island, Marine Private First Class Steve Hankins ’75 was loafing in his barracks when a news bulletin shattered the Friday afternoon calm.
Sarah Munro ’09 to Take Part in Virtual Exchange Academy
Sarah Munro ’09, Guilford’s Director of Global and Off-Campus Initiatives, has been selected to participate in an international program that will help the College design and facilitate virtual student exchanges.
In Memoriam: James B. “Jim” Gutsell
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, in the Carnegie Room of Hege Academic Commons on campus from 11 am to 2 pm.
Zitty Nxumalo ’08 Named Guilford Education Alliance President
Zithobile “Zitty” Nxumalo ’08 has been named President of the Guilford Education Alliance, an independent, Triad-based nonprofit focused on advocating for public schools in Guilford County.
For the Good of Guilford campaign tops $6 million in gifts
The Guilford College community has come together to raise more than $6M since we launched the “For the Good of Guilford” campaign on March 1.
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Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
Guilford College Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 October 2–4, 2026 We are looking forward to welcoming alumni, friends, families, and parents to campus for an action-packed weekend. Click here to
Class of 1977 50th Golden Circle Reunion
Class of 1977 50th Golden Circle Reunion
Class of 1977 50th Golden Circle Reunion April 23-25, 2027 Stay tuned for more information!
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Upcoming Events
Join us for exciting events at Guilford College and in a city near you. View more events »
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
Guilford College Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 October 2–4, 2026 We are looking forward to welcoming alumni, friends, families, and parents to campus for an action-packed weekend. Click here to
Class of 1977 50th Golden Circle Reunion
Class of 1977 50th Golden Circle Reunion
Class of 1977 50th Golden Circle Reunion April 23-25, 2027 Stay tuned for more information!