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Local medical and health pioneer, Dr. Willard Krabill, dies January 6, 2009

Goshen College Physician Emeritus and Associate Professor Emeritus of Health Education Willard S. Krabill, who gave 24 years of service to the college, died this morning after a courageous six-month battle with cancer at the age of 82. He was a pioneer in the areas of medical ethics, public health, family-centered childbirth and sex education.

Mary Jane Rieth, donor of Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, dies December 31, 2008

Mary Jane George Rieth, 92, a prominent Indiana conservationist and philanthropist, died Wednesday, Dec. 31 at her home in Goshen.

College's fall mainstage play selected for full performance at competition December 30, 2008

The fall 2008 mainstage production of "The Saint Plays" at Goshen College has been selected for inclusion in the American College Theater Festival, Region III, in Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 6-11, 2009.

Nursing professor wins AARP/AAUW health care scholarship December 22, 2008

Goshen College Associate Professor of Nursing Ruth Stoltzfus has won a $500 Health Sciences Scholarship from AARP Indiana and the American Association of University Women (AAUW), South Bend Branch.

January 2009 events at Goshen College December 22, 2008

All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.

Goshen College rakes in a record 27 NAIA All American Scholar-Athlete Awards December 8, 2008

With National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national tournaments wrapping up across the country, the Goshen College Athletic Department continues to get rewarded for its outstanding fall season on and off the court, field and course. A Maple Leaf program record 27 student-athletes were recognized as NAIA-Daktronics All American Student-Athletes this week as part of national championship play.

Goshen's study abroad program included in Open Doors report November 26, 2008

Over the past decade, the number of U.S. students studying abroad has increased by more than 150 percent. And American students increasingly seek nontraditional study abroad destinations.

Goshen College faculty trained to deliver presentation on climate change and faith November 19, 2008

Bob Yoder, Goshen College campus pastor, and Paul Steury, education coordinator at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, were among the first group personally trained by Nobel Laureate Al Gore to spread the message about the challenges of and solutions to the climate crisis in the faith community.

Three Goshen College students' 'This I Believe' essays air Nov. 11-25 November 18, 2008

The public radio station in Elkhart, Ind., WVPE-88.1 FM, has selected essays by three Goshen College students to air the Tuesdays between Nov. 11 and 25 on the 'This I Believe' segment of its program. All of the pieces are scheduled to air at 7:35 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.

Online devotions offer college faculty and student voices from Advent thru Epiphany November 18, 2008

As churches and individual Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Christ's birth, Goshen College is again offering an online spiritual resource to help believers make time and space in their hearts and minds to welcome Advent and celebrate Christmas.

Youth music lesson scholarship program honored for impact November 18, 2008

A program that helps Elkhart County children of all income levels receive professional music lessons has received a 2008 Indiana Youth Investment Award and a $5,000 check from the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI).

GoLeafs.net to feature live video Webcast of Saturday's basketball game November 13, 2008

The Goshen College Athletic Department, along with the Communication and Information Technology Services-Media Departments and WGCS-91.1 FM The Globe, has announced that the Nov. 15 Goshen College men's basketball game will be available live in real video via a free Internet Webcast.

Goshen College worship team, Parables, leads with songs and stories about grace October 30, 2008

The Goshen College student-led worship team, Parables, will use music and drama to worship in congregations and other venues throughout the Midwest this year on the topic of grace.

Goshen basketball players scrimmage at maximum security correctional facility October 20, 2008

As temperatures begin to cool down and leaves change color, college basketball swings into full gear as teams prepare for a grueling season with pre-season scrimmages.

Goshen College celebrates 40 years of pioneer study abroad program September 30, 2008

In 1968, Goshen College embarked on a 40-year adventure as pioneers in higher education: creating a semester-long study abroad program that took college students to developing countries. It became the first college or university in the country to include international education as part of its graduation requirements.