Nine employees said farewell to Goshen College this year as they retired from long tenures of service. Together, they have worked a total of 251 years and an average of approximately 28 years at the college.
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ArticlesGoshen College professor awarded Fulbright fellowship for sustainability research in Indonesia
Dr. John Mischler, associate professor of sustainability and environmental education, has recently been honored with a Fulbright fellowship.
ArticlesECoSistema celebrates 10 years of accessible music education for Elkhart County youth
This year marks a significant milestone for ECoSistema, an innovative music and youth development program that has been transforming lives in Elkhart County for a decade.
ArticlesFormer Peru SST coordinator Celia Vasquez dies at 66
Celia Vasquez, who helped to establish Goshen College's SST program in Peru and served for more than a decade as a country coordinator, accompanying hundreds of students on their intercultural journey, died on June 21. She was 66 years old.
ArticlesFive earn inaugural Maple Leaf Awards for Employee Excellence
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus awarded the first annual Maple Leaf Awards for Employee Excellence to five employees during an end-of-the-year employee celebration on May 24
ArticlesLeafs earn All-American honors in five events at NAIA outdoor track & field championships
Goshen College's track and field team made a remarkable showing at the 2024 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, concluding the event with All-American honors in five different events.
ArticlesGoshen College announces Spring 2023-24 undergraduate Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 156 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2023-24 spring semester Dean’s List.
ArticlesGlen Guyton encourages Class of 2024 to embrace the present
During Goshen College's 126th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, April 28, 2024, Glen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, delivered an inspiring message, "I Succeeded," to the 182 graduates urging them to focus on, appreciate and celebrate the present moment.
ArticlesGoshen College’s neurodivergent students find valuable support and connection
Amidst a growing awareness of neurodiversity in educational settings, Brooke Lemmon, professor of education and director of special education at Goshen College, stands as a beacon of advocacy and support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
ArticlesGoshen College to host summer camps for youth of all ages
Goshen College will once again offer a number of summer camp opportunities for youth of all ages interested in athletics, science, theater, film, art, culture and leadership. For all camps listed, the college will provide transportation between Elkhart and Goshen,…
ArticlesGoshen College receives gift to advance climate change and sustainability initiatives
Goshen College has received a contribution that will help support the college’s environmental commitments. This anonymous commitment, totaling $50,000 annually, will fund climate initiatives at GC and is earmarked for two key areas: Study-Service Term (SST): A $25,000 annual commitment...
ArticlesSeven seniors honored with President’s Graduating Leader Awards
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus recently honored seven graduating seniors with the second annual President’s Graduating Leader Award during a special banquet ceremony on April 10 (view photos from the event). This award is presented to outstanding seniors who demonstrate...
ArticlesPerforming Arts Series 2024-25 season line-up announced
Goshen College’s Performing Arts Series returns for its 27th year during the 2024-25 season with 10 performances featuring new artists and returning favorites to Goshen. While sharing the common characteristic of virtuosity in their respective fields, these performers comprise a…
ArticlesGoshen College symposium to celebrate Black history and community via hairstyling, barbering, mental health and cultural analysis
Event: Rooted Connections: Centering Wellness Date & Time: Saturday, April 20, 1-4 p.m. Location: Goshen College Newcomer Center 19 Cost: Free and open to the public; Registration required for hair and nail services (Open to GC students only) Goshen College’s...
ArticlesGoshen College wins Indiana Radio and Video School of the Year awards again
On Saturday, March 23, Communication students traveled to Carmel, Indiana for the annual Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) College Awards Luncheon and Indiana Broadcasters Association’s (IBA) Spring Career Fair. The college landed 31 awards, including 9 first place honors…
ArticlesJonathan Roth, professor emeritus of biology, dies at 86
Dr. Jonathan N. Roth, professor emeritus of biology at Goshen College, passed away in Goshen on March 13, 2024, at the age of 86. He taught at the college for 42 years, from 1962 to 2004.
ArticlesBeth Martin Birky leaves a legacy of advocacy at Goshen College
Dr. Beth Martin Birky, associate academic dean and Title IX coordinator and long-time professor of English and Women's & Gender Studies, is set to retire in April after a distinguished career spanning over three decades in Goshen.
ArticlesGlen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, to speak at 126th Commencement
Glen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, will be the speaker for Goshen College’s 126th Commencement on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center.
ArticlesCommunication students win several national awards in New York City
Goshen College's broadcast and film production students recently received multiple awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), including eight first-place honors.
ArticlesGoshen College establishes journalism scholarship in tribute to Janice Stutz Rasley, a former Goshen journalist
The Janice Stutz Rasley Endowed Scholarship for Journalism, a tribute to the legacy of Janice Stutz Rasley, a distinguished journalist from the Goshen area, seeks to assist GC students working in the fields of communication and journalism.
ArticlesSenior Annika Alderfer Fisher wins 2024 peace oratorical contest
Goshen College senior Annika Alderfer Fisher, a sociology and art double major from Staunton, Va., won the college's annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on Feb. 20 with her speech titled “The Inequity of Overconsumption."
ArticlesGoshen College research opportunities receive support from $1.4 million gift
Goshen College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Merle E. and Elizabeth Jacobs Endowment Fund with a $1.4 million gift from their estate. The fund is dedicated to supporting research endeavors at the college, and will especially underwrite…
ArticlesGoshen College receives Lilly Endowment grant to strengthen reading instruction in teacher preparation programs
Goshen College received a $489,915 implementation grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana (ASRI) initiative. The grant aims to enhance and expand Goshen College's teacher preparation programs and improve reading instruction…
ArticlesGoshen College announces Fall 2023-24 undergraduate Dean’s List
Goshen College recently recognized 154 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2023-24 fall semester Dean’s List.
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