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Goshen College unveils $12.5 million program for regional research, intercultural campus transformation and greater access for Latino and other minority students

Dr. James E. Brenneman, president of Goshen College, announced creation of the Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning at Goshen College. Lilly Endowment Inc. will fund the new center with a $12.5 million grant – the largest single grant Goshen College has ever received – which will focus on three areas: researching the resources and challenges that changing demographics bring to a rural Midwest community and to higher education, creating an intercultural learning environment to benefit all students and strengthening current efforts in recruiting and retaining regional Latino and other minority students.

Goshen College presidential inauguration highlights ‘growing wisdom and wonder’

The inauguration of Goshen College's 16th president, Dr. James E. Brenneman, filled a weekend with moments of great laughter, joy and celebration, but also of great ritual, worship and tradition.

New Goshen College president opens school year with words of welcome and grace

After receiving a standing ovation from a sanctuary filled with Goshen College students, faculty and staff, the incoming president, James E. Brenneman, opened the first convocation of the year by noting how the abundant grace of God has sustained and strengthened the college since its beginnings.

In year of leadership transitions, overall giving to Goshen College stays strong

In a year when Dr. James E. Brenneman was named president-elect and strong interim leadership both sharpened daily operations and prepared the way for a new administration, giving to Goshen College remained generous for the 2005-06 fiscal year, which ended June 30.

Goshen College’s 16th president celebrates first week in office with a party

After shelving his books in his office and with a full week of work completed as the new president of Goshen College, Dr. James E. Brenneman decided it was time to throw a party. On July 13, he held an "office warming" for all campus faculty, staff and students by inviting them to celebrate this new beginning for him and the college. And while most Old Testament biblical scholars and pastors may be thought of as serious and studious, President Brenneman clearly knows how to appreciate a joyous time.

Goshen College announces date for Brenneman inauguration

Goshen College is preparing to welcome President-elect James E. Brenneman to campus in July, when he begins his term of leadership, and has announced its plans for inauguration festivities during the first full week of September, highlighted by the installation ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Brenneman confirmed to serve as 16th president; Educator, biblical theologian and church leader to lead 111-year-old institution=

Jim Brenneman believes that the world needs Goshen College. Now, he is preparing to lead the institution in sharing its mission and core values in the local community and region, in the church and beyond.

Candidate of choice for president introduced to campus, community; Dr. James E. Brenneman called to serve 111-year-old Christian college

Goshen College announced today that educator, biblical theologian and church leader Dr. James Brenneman is the candidate of choice to be the 16th president of the 111-year-old institution committed "to educating servant leaders for the church and the world."

President’s speech: “The world needs Goshen College”

A chapel message from presidential candidate of choice Jim Brenneman on Nov. 18, 2005.

Interim President Yordy encourages campus to expand

In his first beginning-of-the-semester message as interim president, John Yordy called the Goshen College campus to acknowledge what it does well and what can be done more intentionally in recommitting to a culture of hospitality when he spoke on Jan. 21 during convocation.