Alumni Features

It was the fall semester of 2014, and first-year Joy Stokes '22 was struggling in her introductory computer course. She says the class was going too fast for her to keep up. She received a D, which…

It seems small now — a few federal student loans for less than $3,000 – but those loans forever changed the life of Richard Volpitta ’66 – Claire Volpitta ’68, too.  

The professor who needed a babysitter, the chief financial officer who found him a job, the housekeeping staff who took him in and showed him the ropes. Even now, all these years later, Robert Glaser…

Mary Heisey ’14 carved out her own path at Guilford — a journey leading to the vibrant career in radio that she has today. Drawn to Guilford for its potential to make her a better person, Mary says…

Christian Matheis and Sonalini Sapra have been reappointed as Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) Fellows for the 2022-23 program and academic years.

Drawn to Guilford because of its deep concern for students’ well-being and success, Emma English ’22 aims to extend the same care for families through a career in law. The grad student from Edenton,…

Two years ago Beth Kizhnerman '84 did one of the hardest things she’s ever had to do. Deep in the throes of the pandemic, she closed her Greensboro restaurant, Smith Street Diner, one of the…

Alesha Garcia ’22 learned early how to navigate unexpected life events. The double major in Education Studies and English and Media Studies leans on her sound judgment, strong work ethic, and passion…

Sport Management major Hunter Neal '22, current Presidential Fellow and student in the new Master of International Sport Management program, had the experience of a lifetime roaming around Italy and…

Business Administration major Shannon Petsch ’19 says there’s no need to look further than Guilford for the total college experience. Find out why and learn more about the internet marketing analyst…