Class of 2019 encouraged to create a “world house” as global citizens at 121st commencement
Members of the Goshen College Class of 2019 received undergraduate and graduate degrees during the college’s 121st commencement on Sunday, April 28.
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At 17, Mikol Aspinwall is GC’s youngest graduate
Mikol Aspinwall will graduate at age 17 with a degree in computer science, and is believed to be the youngest graduate in the college’s history.
Graduate Story: From the West Bank to Northern Indiana, Meqbil weathers life’s challenges
Yazan Meqbil, a molecular biology/biochemistry major from Palestine, has faced many challenges since coming to the U.S. for college, and next year will begin a Ph.D. program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
Graduate Story: Many doors lead Ben Friesen to a career in nursing
Ben Friesen can be described in many ways: father, husband, potter, writer, miner, teacher, principal, factory worker, missionary, traveller, a man of faith, student and nurse. But come May 28, Friesen will add one more title to his already extensive list: graduate of Goshen College’s master of science in nursing program.
Graduate Story: Tasked with making peace: Clinton Stroble builds relationships on and off the field
Clinton Stroble II '19, a peace, justice and conflict studies major from Newport News, Virginia, is finding ways to build relationships on campus, on the baseball field and around the world.
Graduate Story: Senior Irina Gladun finds community in clay
Gladun graduates as an art and English double major with a minor in vocal performance.
Graduate Story: Rudi Mucaj: A future polyglot prime minister?
Rudin Mucaj, a history major and pre-law minor from Fier, Albania, will defer grad school for a year of voluntary service in Washington, D.C., and is exploring many options after that, including someday becoming president of Albania.
Deb Detwiler, professor of music, dies at age 62
Dr. Debra Detwiler, Goshen College professor of music, died Monday, April 22, early in the morning at her home in Goshen. She was 62 years old and taught at the college for 20 years.
Senior Suzanna Griest earns Award of Excellence in Business
Suzanna Griest, a senior business major from Oak Park, Illinois, received the 2019 Award for Excellence in Business from the Goshen College Business Department on April 13.
Goshen College re-certified as Bee Campus USA
Bee City USA® has renewed Goshen College’s Bee Campus USA certification for 2019 following a rigorous renewal application process. GC was named Indiana’s first Bee Campus USA for its work in supporting pollinators such as bees.