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Dec 20 2023

This year I am newly awake to the reality that Jesus was born in Palestine under the occupation of an empire. And yet, throughout the Gospel stories of the Nativity, in the face of empire, people seek the light. They…

Dec 20 2023

As we head into this year's holidays and 2024, I want to thank you for walking together with us and being the light of love, joy, peace and hope for our students, for our community and for this beloved world!

Dec 18 2023

On December 15, 2023, Goshen College employees gathered in the Church-Chapel Fellowship Hall to celebrate Christmas and participate in making gingerbread houses, festive caroling, and Goshen College trivia. Photos by Julian Gonzalez On December 15, 2023, Goshen College employees gathered…

Dec 14 2023

Take a look back at some of the best photos of 2023 at Goshen College. Photos by Tyson Miller, Ashlee Hoogenboom, Justin DeWeese and Julian Gonzalez. Take a look back at 23 of the best photos of 2023 at Goshen…

Dec 08 2023

Goshen College's annual “Festival of Carols” program will again air this year on PBS television stations across Indiana.

Dec 08 2023

John A. Lapp, former provost and academic dean at Goshen College, died Dec. 5 at the age of 90 in Goshen. He served the college for 12 years, from 1972-1984.

Dec 07 2023

On Tuesday December 5, 2023, Goshen College students began their final exams for the fall semester and had the opportunity to take part in multiple activities, including de-stressing with puppies, a late night study break, and cookies from the library.…

Dec 01 2023

Goshen College invites young families to join Tinker Lab every other Thursday during the winter from 6 to 7 p.m. The program is free, geared towards children ages three and older and will take place on campus in the children’s…

Nov 29 2023

Goshen College is launching a new academic initiative, an Honors Program. It is designed to provide a transformative educational experience for high-achieving students and will launch in Fall 2024.

Nov 29 2023

Author John D. Roth ’81, professor emeritus of history, brings the dynamic and often challenging story to life in chapters about the denominational relationships, international engagement, racial inclusion, gender and culture wars, LGBTQ+ inclusion, athletics, Latinx/Hispanic enrollment and Anabaptist stances…

Nov 29 2023

It is no secret and no surprise: Goshen College has been in many ways subverted – turned from below – by our inquiring and passionate students and faculty and the transformational changes they have brought about.

Nov 29 2023

ON MARCH 4, 1969, Daniel (Dan) Leatherman ’58, associate professor of political science, sent a three-page resignation letter to President Paul Mininger ’34. Leatherman had distinguished himself academically as an undergrad and after studying at the University of Chicago, he…

Nov 27 2023

Photos from around campus during November 2023. Photos by Tyson Miller, Kelsey Moore, Kiara Blackshire, Liam Morris, Ashlee Hoogenboom, Gunnar Sadowey, Justin DeWeese and Julian Gonzalez                            …

Nov 15 2023

91.1 The Globe was named “Radio Station of the Year” for institutions with enrollments under 3,000 students by the College Media Association with their Pinnacle Award at their annual National College Media Convention in Atlanta in October. This is the…

Nov 02 2023

The violence unfolding in Israel/Palestine is horrifying and heartbreaking. As a follower of Jesus, I stand for peace and am opposed to killing. And as Dr. Martin Luther King said, “There can be no justice without peace and there can…

Nov 01 2023

When looking back on history, it can be tempting to think that progress and transformation has been easy, fast, painless and linear. And yet, change is rarely any of those, including at Goshen College.

Nov 01 2023

Jakyra Green, a senior majoring in education and English, is among the 10 finalists who will participate in the 37th annual Keating Writing Challenge in which the students have five hours to report and write a story. The contest, which…

Oct 30 2023

Photos from around campus during October 2023. View photos from Homecoming Weekend here: » Homecoming Weekend 2023 » Class Reunions 2023 » Alumni Awards 2023 Photos by Ashlee Hoogenboom, Tyson Miller and Julian Gonzalez                  …

Oct 28 2023

High school students explored the Goshen College campus, along with our nursing and public health programs in October 2023. Career Day participants engage with faculty, sit in on a nursing and a public health class, take a tour of our...

Oct 17 2023

Goshen College senior Jakyra Green’s speech claimed first prize in Mennonite Central Committee’s binational intercollegiate C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, after winning at Goshen College’s contest in February 2023. Green’s speech, titled “The Privilege of Peace,” focused on the…

Oct 11 2023

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Goshen College a highly competitive $3 million Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) grant that will propel the institution’s efforts to support student success and close the equity gap over the next five…

Oct 07 2023

On October 7, 2023, Goshen College alumni gathered in various locations on campus to celebrate their reunions.

Oct 06 2023

On Friday October 6, 2023, five alumni were chosen for the 2023 alumni awards and were presented with their awards during a special convocation as part of Homecoming Weekend 2023.

Oct 06 2023

On October 6-8, 2023, Goshen College students, alumni, and staff participated in the annual Homecoming Weekend. Activities included sporting events, book signings, and various concerts/ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of current and past students.