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Alumni Features

Agricultural Aspirations

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree for transfer student Sydney Singleton ’20. The Sustainable Food Systems major with a double minor in Quaker Studies and Education Studies chose Guilford in…

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Versatility Personified

When he was a student at the largest high school in North Carolina, Brandon Rothfuss ’15 thought he wanted to attend a big university. Then, one of his soccer coaches recommended Guilford.

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Talent Brews Artistry

International student Tarilabo Koripamo ’17 graduated from Guilford with plans to explore her talents on the stage and in the studio.

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­International Peacebuilder

Growing up in East Asia, the climate crisis and the desire to work internationally inspired Chris Collins ’19 to pursue two majors — Integrative Studies (Environmental Policy) and East Asian Studies …

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Coast-to-Coast Confidence

The power of confidence is something that Honors student Lizzy Barnes ’21 knows well. The Exercise and Sport Sciences and Health Sciences double major with a minor in Sport Administration…

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Mentor and Advocate

Karyle Miller ’12, an English major and Education Studies minor, is enjoying a sweet spot in her career. Recently honored as Mentor of the Year for Guilford County Schools, Karyle has the experience…

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Jazz Ingenuity

Wise beyond his years, Boston native and Music major Benjamin Matlack ’15 says his goals consist of finding one thing: balance. In the meantime, Benjamin has realized his dreams of being a full…

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Natural Artist

Growing up amid the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Honors student Willow Stevenson ’21 has spent her life cultivating a deep appreciation for nature and the way it inspires her artwork. 

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Postcards from Dartmouth

At once erudite and humble, English and Creative Writing major James Mitchell ’21 has a gift for words. The aspiring historical fiction author may owe some of his unassuming nature to his small-town…

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Sound Advice

Georgia native Phillip “YP YoungPhil” Williams ’20 came to Guilford to play football. He soon realized, however, that he wanted more time to pursue other interests. 

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