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Guilford ignited a fire within Fred Katz ’52. He wants others to experience their own flame.
As the College's "For the Good of Guilford" heads into its final week, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor shares why he believes it's important to give to the College. “Guilford lit a fire in me intellectually. The College was lighting those fires long before I got there and continues to do so. That’s why I gave — to help Guilford keep lighting those fires for others.” Fed Katz '52 Author, retired sociology professor To understand why Fred Katz ’52 gives to Guilford, you have to start with how he arrived at the College in the first...
Hannah Moran ’11 gives back
Hannah Moran ‘11 is a high school English teacher in Massachusetts who is quick to share the joys of teaching – the inspiration, the humor, the “ah-ha” moments when a line from Shakespeare resonates with one student or makes a literary connection to the newest Taylor Swift album. She’s also seen the other side of teaching, the one where would-be educators struggle financially and personally before even getting into a classroom.
The Metamorphosis of Art Professor Mark Dixon ’96
In a corner of Mark Dixon’s ’96 Hege-Cox Hall classroom is a portable wooden table that wasn’t always a table. In another lifetime, the table’s top, sides and legs were part of an upright piano. That was before Mark extracted the soundboard from the piano’s innards, sketched out a blueprint, pulled out some tools and – voila! – a table.
Liz Nicholson’s Alumni Remarks at Commencement
Commencement May 18, 2024 As prepared for delivery. Good morning friends—it’s an honor to be here with y’all today! Thank you again to Wendy and Kevin for sharing your stories and lifting up Guilford’s core values. As an alumna and someone who currently works here, I...
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.
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!