| Georgetown Contributes $53.8M to Local Economy | | |
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A recent report found that Georgetown College contributed $53.8 million to the Commonwealth and Scott County community. The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) released the report in February 2025.
“In addition to providing widespread access to higher education and helping develop Kentucky’s skilled workforce, AIKCU’s member colleges and universities are anchor institutions in communities throughout the commonwealth,” said Mason Dyer,
AIKCU President.
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| Save the Date: March 27 is THE Day for GC | | |
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GC alums coming together to fund scholarships for current and future Tigers – that’s the essence of Tiger Pride.
Thursday, March 27 is GC Giving Day! This year, our goal is to raise $2 million for The Georgetown Fund. When GC alums join forces – there’s nothing we can’t do! Make sure to save the date and watch your emails, mailboxes, and GC socials for all the ways you can participate!
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| Danford Thomas/Collier Lecture Presents Silas House | | |
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Join us for A Conversation with Silas House, on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:00 AM, in John L. Hill Chapel. Silas House is the Poet Laureate of Kentucky, a native Kentuckian, and bestselling author. He is also a member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers and was named the 2020 Appalachian of the Year. This event is free and open to the public.
Special Evening Fundraiser
In the evening on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 PM, we are hosting a special dinner, a lecture, and book signing with Silas House as the speaker for the Danford Thomas/Collier Lecture Series. Tickets for the dinner are $35 each.* Each dinner guest will receive a copy of his latest book, Lark Ascending.
Stay for the Danford Thomas/Collier Lecture Series with House, starting at 7:00 PM in the John L. Chapel. The lecture is free and open to the public.
*Ticket price includes dinner, book and a donation to the Danford Thomas/Collier Lecture Fund. All ticket sales are final. The book signing will be held in the Chapel immediately following his evening lecture. Dinner guests can pick up their book at the dinner. Guests purchsing the book only cn pick up their book before the 7 PM lecture in the Hill Chapel.
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| New Vice President of Finance/CFO | | |
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Georgetown College is pleased to announce that Brad Compton has been hired as the new Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the College. He will also serve on the President’s Executive Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be welcomed back to the Georgetown College family as the new CFO. I am excited to work with such a dedicated team to further strengthen the financial foundation of Georgetown College."
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| Esports Launching Fall 2025 | | |
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Georgetown Athletics announced the addition of Esports as the 22nd varsity sport at Georgetown College, with a scheduled launch in Fall 2025.
Esports is one of the fastest growing sports on college campuses, with more than 250 programs nationwide. Competitions between schools occur fully online, and soon the Georgetown College Tigers will be launching a co-ed team to compete with other institutions from across the country.
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This past weekend, GC welcomed five new members to the Board of Trustees:
- Alonzo Allen
- Juan Dontrese Brown ‘96
- Melodie Marquess Fuller ‘91
- Shelley Bundy Stanko ‘97
- Glenn Williams
We want to thank each of our Board members for giving of their time, talents, and love to GC. Board members serve a three-year term.
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| Join the Georgetown College Flag Committee | | |
he Georgetown College Flag Initiative seeks representatives from the alumni community to help select the next flag of Georgetown College (pend11ing final approval by the Board of Trustees). Learn more at www.newGCflag.com. Contact Ira Langdon ’26 for more information at ilangdon@georgetowncollege.edu. | |
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This March, Maskrafters and the Department of Performing Arts will present two Christopher Durang comedies, Business Lunch At The Russian Tea Room and The Actor's Nightmare.
Friday and Saturday shows are performed March 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 7:30 PM.
Sunday shows are performed March 23 and 30 at 2:30 PM.
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Women's Association of Georgetown College Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, Noon - 2 PM, Brown Conference Center, East Campus
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Opening Reception: Rounding the Circle: Work from the Al Shands Collection: Thursday, March 20, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Cochenour Gallery, Ensor Learning Resource Center
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Foust Artist Series presents the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra with special guests, the Henry Clay High School Jazz Ensemble: Thursday, March 20, 7 PM, John L. Hill Chapel.
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Maskrafters Presents Business Lunch At The Russian Tea Room and The Actor's Nightmare: Two Comedies by Christopher Durang: March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, times vary, Ruth Pearce Wilson Lab Theatre. Buy your tickets here.
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A Converation with Silas House: Tuesday, March 25, 11:00 AM, John L. Hill Chapel. Open to the public.
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Danford Thomas/Collier Lecture Presents Silas House: Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 PM DInner - Ticketed Event. 7:00 PM Lecture - Open to the public.
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Read the Magazine
The latest issue of our alumni magazine, "GC Moments," is available online. Check out the Fall 2024 issue now!
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Join the Community
One of the easiest ways to keep up with GC news is to join our alumni Facebook page! Search Georgetown College Alumni and request to join! All you need to enter is your graduation year and you are in!
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See What Your Classmates are up to!
Read the latest Class Note submissions or submit your own! We always love to hear the great things that are happening in the lives of our alumni!
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