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…

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ArticlesSenior Jakyra Green wins first place in binational C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
ArticlesGoshen College awarded $3 million grant to support achievements of Hispanic/Latinx and commuter students, and connect them to careers
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…
ArticlesFall 2023 enrollment and retention at Goshen College remain steady
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.
ArticlesMario Wenger, retired professor of German, dies at 91
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…
AlumniFive alumni honored with 2023 Goshen College alumni awards
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.…
ArticlesMarlin Jeschke, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion, dies at 94
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…
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Goshen College partners with Ascend Indiana
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…
ArticlesGoshen College ranked in the top 15 Midwest regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report
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.
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GC student-athletes recognized at 2023 LEAFYs
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…
ArticlesGoshen College ranked top 5 nationally by Washington Monthly
Goshen College continues to climb in the Washington Monthly rankings, earning five top 10 rankings in various categories.
ArticlesGoshen College breaks ground on historic Westlawn renovations
Goshen College ceremonially broke ground on Friday, September 1 for the historic Westlawn Hall renovation project.
ArticlesNew history book tells the story of Goshen College’s journey around identity and inclusion
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…
ArticlesGoshen College awards three outstanding seniors with the annual Global Citizenship Awards
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus announced this year’s recipients of the Global Citizenship Award: Jakyra Green, Bongiwe Ncube and Caleb Shenk.
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Ryan’s Place Annual Seminar – Enhancing Cross Cultural Understanding of Grief
Explore the various dimensions of grief at Ryan's Place Annual Seminar. Learn how loss affects individuals and communities.
ArticlesGoshen College welcomes new employees for 2023-24
Goshen College welcomed new employees for the 2023-24 school year, some of whom were hired and began their duties earlier this year.
ArticlesGoshen College kicks off new Maple Fellows program in partnership with Greencroft Communities
Goshen College and Greencroft Communities are partnering in a new program, Maple Fellows, to place Goshen College students in various organizational jobs at Greencroft Goshen while also earning money towards their tuition.
ArticlesGoshen College named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Small Employers
Goshen College was recently ranked one of America’s Best Small Employers by Forbes. The college was ranked 166 out of the top 300 companies or organizations in a variety of industries.
ArticlesGoshen College collaborates to form the Institute for Indonesian Academic Partnerships
Goshen College is launching the new Institute for Indonesian Academic Partnerships (IIAP) to foster a network between Anabaptist higher education institutions, other U.S. universities, Indonesian higher education institutions and nonprofits.
ArticlesIndividual tickets go on sale August 1 for the 2023-2024 Goshen College Performing Arts Series
Beginning Tuesday, August 1, concertgoers have the opportunity to purchase individual tickets for all concerts in Goshen College’s Performing Arts Series 2023-24 season.
ArticlesMaple and Hickory Scholars spend summer researching
Eighteen students participated in this year's Maple and Hickory Scholars Program, where awarded students spend eight weeks focusing on a particular area of research, alongside a professor who serves as both a supervisor and colleague
ArticlesGoshen College announces Engineering partnership with Valparaiso University
Engineering Physics majors at Goshen College can now complete their studies with a Bachelor’s of Engineering degree from Valparaiso. The recent articulation agreement paves the way for Engineering Physics students to transfer after their third year to Valparaiso, and finish...
ArticlesGoshen College hires four new leaders for DEI, the Music Center, campus ministries and admissions
Goshen College recently announced the hire of four new campus leaders: Aja Ellington, director of diversity, equity and inclusion; Jeshua Franklin, executive director of the Music Center; Jen Shenk, campus pastor; and Heather Zile, director of admissions.
ArticlesThree retiring employees say farewell after decades of service
Three employees said farewell to Goshen College this year as they retire and begin the next chapters in their lives. Together, they have served a total of 79 years and an average of approximately 26 years at Goshen College.
ArticlesGoshen Sundown Town Documentary to air on TV for Juneteenth
The documentary ‘Goshen - A Sundown Town’s Transformation’, produced by Goshen College film students, will air on South Bend’s PBS station as a part of their Juneteenth celebration programming.
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