Goshen College has appointed Jason Kissel as the next executive director of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center.

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ArticlesJason Kissel appointed as new executive director of Merry Lea
ArticlesSix employees earn 2026 Maple Leaf Awards for excellence
May 28 2026
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus awarded the third annual Maple Leaf Awards for Employee Excellence to six employees.
ArticlesTony Krabill of WVPE to lead 91.1 The Globe
May 26 2026
Tony Krabill has been appointed the new general manager of 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College’s student-run radio station.
ArticlesPerforming Arts Series 2026-27 season lineup announced
May 18 2026
Goshen College’s Performing Arts Series returns for its 30th season, featuring 10 performances by new artists and returning favorites.
ArticlesGoshen College announces Spring 2025-26 Dean’s List
May 13 2026
Goshen College recently recognized 166 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2025-26 spring semester Dean’s List.
ArticlesWomen’s tennis earns first-ever NAIA tournament win
May 13 2026
The Goshen women's tennis team set another first in program history on Tuesday evening — their first-ever national tournament win.
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Photo AlbumsCommencement 2026: Academic Receptions
May 04 2026
Graduation weekend at GC was filled with moments of connection, celebration, and achievement. Take a look back at our academic receptions, where we honored the hard work, curiosity and passion that define our Maple Leafs. Photos by Ziwe Nicube, Abby…
Photo AlbumsCommencement 2026: Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony
May 01 2026
On April 25, 2026, nursing graduates in the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs gathered in the Church-Chapel to celebrate their accomplishments during a nurses’ pinning ceremony. Photos by Abby Graber More photos from the weekend: Commencement Ceremony Academic…
Photo AlbumsCommencement 2026: Baccalaureate
Apr 30 2026
The annual Baccalaureate Celebration is a chance for seniors to come together to share moments of faith through creative performances including song, dance, poetry and even juggling! Thank you to everyone who helped make this years event a success. Photo…
Photo AlbumsCommencement 2026
Apr 30 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and honoring the Class of 2026! What a remarkable group of courageous, creative, and compassionate leaders ready to make a difference in the world. It was a day full of smiles,…
Photo AlbumsAcademic Symposium 2026
Apr 14 2026
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Goshen College campus gathered to highlight research conducted by students and faculty during the annual Academic Symposium! Photos by Abby Graber
Photo AlbumsPresident’s Graduating Leaders Awards 2026
Apr 10 2026
On Wednesday April 8, 2026, Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus honored six graduating seniors with the President’s Graduating Leader Award...
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This Summer, Students From Hundreds of Colleges Will Heed One Urgent Call
The New York Times • Mar 04 2026
"The Democracy Summer network includes research-intensive universities like Yale and Duke, big state schools such as Michigan and Texas and small religious institutions such as Goshen College and Trinity Washington University."

Talento Desperdiciado: Universidades, Latinos y Trump | Noticias Telemundo
Telemundo | YouTube • Nov 21 2025
¡Goshen College apareció en un segmento nacional de una hora de duración en Telemundo, que destacó su apoyo a los estudiantes latinos! | Goshen College was featured on a national hour-long segment of Telemundo, covering its support of Latino students!

Four GC students earn MCUSA BIPOC scholarship
Mennonite Church USA • Oct 14 2025
Four Goshen College students earned Mennonite Church USA's 2025-26 Scholarship for BIPOC Students.

Church commissions sculpture by Goshen College student
The Goshen News • Sep 08 2025
GC art student Ryan Snider created an 8-foot recycled-metal sculpture for Rock Run Church of the Brethren’s 175th anniversary.

Education under threat: Goshen College fights for the safety of its immigrant students
Anabaptist World • Sep 08 2025
In this column, President Rebecca Stoltzfus and Gilberto Pérez, Jr., vice president of student life, share how Goshen College defends immigrant students with safety, support and solidarity.

Inspiring Leadership with President Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus
Inspiring Good - Community Foundation of Elkhart County • Sep 05 2025
In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary talk with Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, President of Goshen College, discussing her journey back to her alma mater and her vision for the college.
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AlumniJoni Sancken ’98 appointed Vice President of Vancouver School of Theology
Feb 27 2026
Rev. Joni Sancken, a 1998 Goshen College graduate, has been appointed Vice President at the Vancouver School of Theology.
AlumniJerry ’67 and Ruth Ann Wittrig ’71 win Everence Journey award
Feb 24 2026
Jerry and Ruth Ann Wittrig, GC graduates of 1967 and 1971, have won the National Journey Award from Everence Federal Credit Union.
AlumniGC alums Girl Named Tom return to The Voice
Feb 22 2026
The sibling trio Girl Named Tom, featuring two GC alumni, will return to NBC’s The Voice after winning Season 21 four years ago.