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Jan 15 2024

Mary K. Oyer, professor emerita of music, died on January 11, 2024, in Goshen at the age of 100. Oyer taught at Goshen College from 1945 to 1987, during which time she developed a Fine Arts course that became legendary…

Jan 03 2024

Goshen College is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 13-15, 2024. This year’s theme, “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions of Change in Elkhart County,” will focus on key issues surrounding housing and honor…

Dec 26 2023

This year brought many moments, encompassing both joyous occasions and somber reflection. Explore some of the noteworthy stories from 2023.

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 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 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 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 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 05 2023

Goshen College’s fall 2023 enrollment shows an overall headcount of 824 students enrolled in all undergraduate, adult degree completion and graduate programs, which represents an increase of 56 students from last year.

Sep 30 2023

Marion “Mario” Wenger, retired professor of German at Goshen College, died in Goshen on September 21, 2023. He was 91 years old. Wenger was a professor at Goshen College for 25 years, from 1963 to 1988. He taught a variety…

Sep 26 2023

The 2023 alumni awards were presented to: Daryl Abbott ’69, Goshen, Culture for Service Award; Pauline (Graybill) Kennel ’53, Goshen, Culture for Service Award; Jeremy Pope ’11, Nashville, Tennessee, Young Alumni Servant Leadership Award; Melissa (Lehman) Gillette ’05, Goshen, Dr.…

Sep 24 2023

Marlin L. Jeschke, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Goshen. He was 94 years old. A lifelong student and teacher, Jeschke taught courses on Christian faith, religion in America and Asian religions at Goshen…

Sep 22 2023

Goshen College partners with Ascend Indiana to help students with career and internship searches while providing one-on-one support Goshen College has formed a partnership with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to good and promising career opportunities in Indiana. Through…

Sep 18 2023

Goshen College was once again ranked among the top 15 in the U.S. News & World Report list of the “Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest,” according to their 2024 best colleges rankings released Monday.

Sep 12 2023

The Goshen College Athletic Department hosted the 2023 LEAFYs Awards on Sunday evening in the Umble Center as a way to celebrate the accomplishments of the Maple Leafs student-athletes and teams over the 2022-23 school year. Nominees were chosen and…

Sep 08 2023

Goshen College continues to climb in the Washington Monthly rankings, earning five top 10 rankings in various categories.

Sep 01 2023

Goshen College ceremonially broke ground on Friday, September 1 for the historic Westlawn Hall renovation project. 

Aug 30 2023

A new Goshen College history, “A Mennonite College for Everyone(?): Goshen College and the Quest for Identity and Inclusion, 1960-2020,” vividly describes the transformation of a faith-based, liberal arts college as it has wrestled with questions of identity and inclusion…

Aug 30 2023

Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus announced this year’s recipients of the Global Citizenship Award: Jakyra Green, Bongiwe Ncube and Caleb Shenk.

Aug 28 2023

Explore the various dimensions of grief at Ryan's Place Annual Seminar. Learn how loss affects individuals and communities.

Aug 24 2023

Goshen College welcomed new employees for the 2023-24 school year, some of whom were hired and began their duties earlier this year.