Journalism students win prestigious state awards
Two Goshen College journalism students were recently awarded top honors in the collegiate division of the Hoosier State Press Association's annual journalism contest.
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Goshen College announces Fall 2010-11 Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 211 students, for excellence in academics, on the 2010-11 fall semester Dean's List.
Sensenig works at peacebuilding by making connections
As a biology and environmental science professor, Ryan Sensenig knows that his students need to learn more than how to use a microscope or all of the scientific names of the plants they are studying.
Learning Arabic prepares Goshen students for semester in Egypt
As a group of 19 Goshen College students prepared to depart for a semester of study and service in Egypt on Sept. 2 -- the first time the college has sent a group to the Middle East -- President Jim Brenneman offered them words of encouragement: "This is a historic moment. A little over two years ago we had this dream that one day Goshen College students would be able to bridge that great divide between ... the Muslim and the Christian worlds. ... It's an opportunity of a lifetime for you all," he said. "As-salaamu Aleikum (Peace be unto you)." After a second, the group of students replied, "Wa-Aleikum As-salaam (And unto you, peace)."
Cross-cultural studying right in their own backyard
Sometimes you don't have to travel thousands of miles in an airplane over oceans to truly encounter another culture. Sometimes you just have to cross the street.
Goshen College announces Spring 2009-10 Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 293 students, for excellence in academics, on the 2009-10 spring semester Dean's List.
Goshen College announces Fall 2009-10 Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 226 students, for excellence in academics, on the 2009-10 fall semester Dean's List.
History professor completes Mennonite book trilogy with ‘Practices’
How do the practices, habits and routines of worship form Christian -and specifically Mennonite- identity? Goshen College Professor of History John D. Roth explores these questions in his new book "Practices: Mennonite Worship and Witness," (Herald Press, 2009). "Practices" is the final book in his three volume series on Mennonite identity in the 21st century.
New master’s degree program in nursing receives national accreditation
Goshen College's graduate program in nursing has only been around for two years, but already the first class of graduate nursing students will receive a master's degree from an accredited nursing program next year.
Goshen College announces Spring 2008-09 Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 243 students for excellence in academics, on the 2008-09 spring semester Dean's List.