GFA Blog

This spring, GFA welcomed History & Global Studies Visiting Scholar Kevin Guthrie, Founding President of ITHAKA and JSTOR, for a day of conversation with students and faculty. Guthrie was joined by Michael Vath, Senior Vice President of Product at ITHAKA.

GFA’s Upper School production of Macbeth brought energy and ambition to a classic text, led by a dedicated cast, crew, and creative team.

This year's Earth Day brought students together across divisions through a range of experiences that connected sustainability to daily choices, creative expression, and shared responsibility.

This month, GFA welcomed Dr. Eric Potterat, a clinical and performance psychologist whose work focuses on the science and practice of excellence.

GFA recently hosted its 15th annual Symposium, a celebration of student voice and the depth of work that defines the academic experience at GFA. 

Pantry Power: LS Shows Up!
By Karolina Kamola & Lauren Aviram
LSPA Co-Presidents

What do you get when you mix Lower School families, a pile of Easter eggs, and a great cause? A pretty awesome morning of community service at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission (BRM), which happened on Saturday, March 28. 

This month, GFA hosted its first World Languages Evening for Educators, welcoming 48 language teachers from schools across the region for an evening of professional development.

From the streets of Sarajevo to a global stage with U2, Bill Carter has spent his career telling stories that demand attention. During a recent visit to campus, he shared those experiences—and the lessons behind them—with students during Upper School Assembly and smaller classroom discussions.