The format is simple but challenging. Participants have three minutes and a single PowerPoint slide to argue for the significance of their research, project, or art. This lends itself to business projects and artist statements as well as research work in the Humanities and Sciences. The Big Pitch, CGU’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition, is open to all CGU students at any stage of their academic progress. This year, the Big Pitch is online!
With an audience of students, staff, alumni, community members, and faculty, presentations are meant to be concise and accessible—they tell a story, use humor, and highlight the significance of student work instead of only focusing on complex details. Through this unique event, attendees learn about exciting research from across the university, and competitors develop their communication skills and compete for prizes!
The 2027 Big Pitch Final will take place on February 26, 2027, from 12 to 1 p.m.