01/27/2025
I chose Guilford College for its commitment to its values and rigorous writing curriculum. I gained so much perspective, integrity, and deep friendships there. Guilford fosters critical thinking, open listening, and discernment outside of rigid binary thinking. I'm truly thankful and stand by this message from Guilford's alumni association.
Alumni and Friends of Guilford College is committed to a diverse and inclusive student body, faculty, staff, and administration, in addition the Guilford community beyond campus. Below is our statement on the importance of supporting all people who are part of Guilford College.
Alumni and Friends of Guilford College Statement
Supporting Diversity and Inclusion
Alumni and Friends of Guilford (AFOG) College shares the core values upon which Guilford College was founded. These values, held by the Society of Friends (Quakers), are essential to the unique educational opportunities Guilford College offers to students. When Guilford has been at its best, these Quaker testimonies have served as cornerstones for operations and how the College’s students, faculty, staff, and to the larger Community members, have learned and worked together since Guilford College was established in 1837. Those testimonies include:
Community
Diversity
Equality
Excellence
Integrity
Justice
Stewardship
AFOG remains steadfast in our commitment to the diverse people who make Guilford unique. Guilford College has for decades been a loving and welcoming community for those who identify across a broad spectrum of genders and sexualities. AFOG is proud of what transgender, nonbinary, and gay people contribute to the educational experience on campus, and to the larger Guilford community. Similarly, the College has long embraced neurodiverse students as valued members of our learning community.
AFOG also supports all members of our College community regardless of their immigration status. As the campus that launched Every Campus a Refuge, Guilford is a role model for how colleges can welcome displaced individuals from around the world while enriching its own community. AFOG recognizes the benefits of living and working with people whose culture, education, and faith, or choice not to worship, expands and improves every community member’s perspective.
Alumni and Friends of Guilford College Steering Committee