Goshen College’s ‘A Festival of Carols’ to be televised across the Midwest
Goshen College's annual “Festival of Carols” program will again air this year on PBS television stations across Indiana.
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John A. Lapp, former provost and academic dean, dies at 90
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.
Young families invited to weekly Tinker Lab at Goshen College’s library to engage, explore and create
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 area of the Harold & Wilma Good Library. No registration is required and the next program is Dec. 14.
Goshen College launches new Honors Program fostering leadership, community and service opportunities for high-achieving students
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.
The Bulletin | Fall/Winter 2023
When looking back on history, it can be tempting to think that progress and transformation has been easy, fast, painless and linear. And yet, change is rarely any of those, including at Goshen College.
Cross country teams have best finishes in program history
In the most historic day in the history of the Goshen College cross country programs, both teams had their highest finishes to a season at the NAIA National Championships held at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington.
91.1 The Globe wins fifth Radio Station of the Year Award
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 first organizational Pinnacle Award for The Globe and the station’s fifth national title.
Senior Jakyra Green wins first place in binational C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
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 illusion or privilege surrounding peace for Black people and their realities in America.
Goshen 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 years.
Fall 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.