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Dr. Toni Castillo has been part of the Goldey-Beacom College community for a few weeks now, and we’re excited to officially welcome her as Vice President for Operations and Planning.

Toni is already bringing her experience, energy, and perspective to GBC, helping connect long-term planning with the day-to-day work that supports our students and strengthens our College community.

She has also been sharing her GBC journey here on social media, and we’ve loved seeing her get to know the people and places that make this community special.

Welcome to GBC, Toni! We’re so glad to have you on board. ⚡💙

Congratulations to Giuliana Jaku, ’26 BSBA with a Concentration in Marketing Management, on graduating from Goldey-Beacom College. ⚡💙

Giuliana’s journey brought her from northern Italy, near Venice, to GBC, where she continued her education and her volleyball career as part of the Lightning family.

Along the way, she faced injury, uncertainty, and the challenge of being far from home. But at GBC, Giuliana found teammates, mentors, friends, and a community that believed in her from the start.

As she shared, “Goldey gave me a 2nd opportunity. They believed in me since the 1st day.”

We’re proud to celebrate Giuliana and this exciting next chapter. Read her full story on our website: https://www.gbc.edu/about/news/from-northern-italy-to-the-lightning-family-giuliana-jaku/

Goldey-Beacom College has earned an A+ in the 2026 Forbes College Financial Grades.

Forbes’ annual list looks at the financial health of more than 900 private, not-for-profit colleges across the country, giving students and families another helpful point of reference when thinking about college.

For GBC, this recognition reflects our practical, student-centered approach: creating clear pathways, supporting student progress, and building a college experience designed for what comes next.

Proud to share this moment with the GBC community. ⚡💙

Read the full Forbes list:

Forbes College Financial Grades 2026 Forbes annual College Financial Grades assesses the financial health of more than 900 private not-for-profit colleges with enrollment of more than 500 students.

Supply chain management affects more of our daily lives than many people realize, from the products we buy to the way businesses respond when plans change.

Our latest article explores why supply chain management has become one of today’s most important business skills, and how professionals can build the practical knowledge needed to keep organizations moving forward.

Read the full article:

Why Supply Chain Management Is One of Today’s Most Important Business Skills - Goldey-Beacom College Explore why supply chain management matters and how GBC’s MBA concentration builds skills in logistics, analytics, and sustainability.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Deerfield for the annual Drives for Education Golf Outing!

We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and the day was an absolute blast from start to finish. We’re grateful for every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this event such a wonderful celebration of the GBC community.

Thanks for spending the day with us and supporting Goldey-Beacom College. 💙

Some people see a place. Emily Bonavita sees the story inside it.

A recent Goldey-Beacom College graduate in Communication and Media Studies, Emily uses photography to capture the fleeting details that often go unnoticed: quiet moments between people, the glow of a landscape, and the feeling of being somewhere before it becomes a memory.

Her creative work has been shaped by travel, observation, and connection, from exploring Greece, Ireland, and Scotland to building relationships on campus as a transfer and commuter student. Emily shared that getting involved made a meaningful difference in her GBC experience, even when she was only on campus once or twice a week.

Now, she is taking a gap year to focus on her work, gain hands-on filming experience, and keep building toward a future in visual storytelling, especially in cinematography or the art department in film.

Congratulations, Emily. We’re proud to have you as part of the GBC alumni community, and we can’t wait to see the stories you tell next. ⚡💙

(The first three pictures are Emily's photography, and the last image is her self-portrait.)

At Goldey-Beacom College, we’re also grateful for the veterans and military-connected students who bring purpose, discipline, and perspective to our campus community.

Recent graduate Cesar Aguilar is one of them. A son of immigrants, U.S. Army combat medic, boxer, entrepreneur, and business student, Cesar’s path reflects resilience, service, and a drive to keep building toward what comes next.

As Cesar shared, “Don’t be afraid of going really high.”

This Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices that make stories like Cesar’s possible, and we’re proud to celebrate members of our Veteran Community who continue to lead with purpose.

Read Cesar’s full story: https://www.gbc.edu/about/news/built-for-more-cesar-aguilar/

From GBC fairways to the U.S. Open, Michael Tobiason, Jr. has built a golf career worth celebrating.

A GBC alum and 2017 GBC Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Michael was a two-time PING All-American, four-time CACC individual champion, four-time CACC Player of the Year, and a key part of GBC golf history. Today, he serves as Head Golf Professional at Deerfield Golf Club, where he leads instructional programs and helps golfers make the game simpler and more enjoyable.

Next Thursday, May 28, Michael will be one of the golf instructors at the GBC Golf Outing at Deerfield Golf Club.

There are still opportunities to join us, whether you want to play a round or take advantage of golf lessons with experienced instructors. Come out, connect with the GBC community, and spend the day on the course with fellow Bolts.

Register here: go.gbc.edu/golf ⚡💙

Save the date, future Bolts! ⚡💙

Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 4–7 p.m. on the GBC Quad for a Block Party celebrating local high school graduates.

Come enjoy an evening of music, food, fun, and community as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Register and learn more: https://choose.gbc.edu/blockparty2026/inquiryform