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Goshen College student-athlete Ezra Kipruto Kogei dies after tragic car accident

With deep sadness, we share the news of the death of Goshen College student, Ezra Kipruto Kogei, a sophomore nursing major from Eldoret, Kenya and member of the men’s cross country team. He was involved in a tragic car accident early in the morning on Monday, October 16, 2022, and was treated at South Bend Memorial Hospital. The injuries Kogei sustained proved so severe that he was unable to survive them and died on Saturday, October 22.

Erick Josue Martinez ’22: Coexisting Is Not Enough

Erick tries to fuse the knowledge he has learned in the church and his studies to work with others so they can achieve their goals.

Elkhart native Michael Johnson acclimating well to Maple Leafs basketball program

“I’m extremely happy,” said Johnson of making the decision to become a Maple Leaf. “I love the campus, I love all my professors. They all really care about us. The classes are a lot harder than my old school, but it’s definitely been helping prepare me for my future.”

Bay City Central’s Elias Ramirez taking advantage of second shot at college hoops

Goshen College gave Ramirez a second shot at college ball, and this time he found nothing but net.

Augusta Nafziger wins first place in state journalism competition

Augusta Nafziger, a junior music and writing major from Weyers Cave, Virginia, took first place in the 35th annual Keating Competition on Saturday, Nov. 13, in which 10 of the top collegiate journalists in the state of Indiana had five hours to report and write a story. 

Augusta Nafziger selected as finalist in Keating Competition

Augusta Nafziger, a junior music and writing major, is among the 10 finalists who will participate in the 35th annual Keating Writing Challenge in which the students have five hours to report and write a story. 

Students using summer to gain experience through AmeriCorps

Goshen College students Suzanna Yoder and Diego Torres are spending their summer to gain experience through AmeriCorps at Boys and Girls Clubs in Elkhart County.

Mackenzie Miller ’21 wins Indianapolis Press Club award

Mackenzie Miller, who graduates from Goshen College this spring with majors in journalism and English, received the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation scholarship for deadline news coverage.

Senior Spotlight: Molly Bailey’s MSN journey follows in her mother’s footsteps

Molly Bailey will follow in her mother's footsteps when she graduates from the Goshen College Master of Science in Nursing program this weekend. 

Senior Spotlight: First public health graduate connects culture and health for the common good

Zenton Yobera will be the first student to graduate from Goshen College's new public health program.