The 18 best photos from 2018
Over the course of the past year, we've captured thousands of photos that encapsulate life at Goshen College - so here's a look back at some of the highlights from 2018!
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Top 5 stories of 2018
A lot happened in 2018 at Goshen College. Here's a look back at a few of the top stories:
Philip Thomas ’87 remembered as influential global peacemaker
Goshen College alumnus and adjunct professor Philip Thomas, a peace advocate who had traveled to more than 30 countries around the world in his work with heads of states, indigenous groups, community leaders and corporate executives, died on Nov. 29, 2018, of natural causes due to a heart attack in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sophomore Sandra Cortez honored with Realizing the Dream Award
Sandra Cortez, a sophomore nursing major from Elkhart, was among a group of first-generation students from Indiana’s independent colleges and universities honored at the 29th annual “Realizing the Dream” banquet on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Indianapolis.
Students spend fall break serving in Puerto Rico
Five Goshen College students traveled to Puerto Rico during fall break, Oct. 15-19, to serve with Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) in an area affected by Hurricane Maria in September 2017.
WGCS celebrates 60 years of passion for radio
As WGCS, 91.1 The Globe, celebrates its 60th year, staff look back at the station's success and ahead to the future of The Globe.
Five alumni honored with 2018 Alumni Awards
Goshen College will honor five outstanding alumni with awards for their commitment to the college’s core values, including David Reimer '84; Patricia Ebersole Zwier ’76; Jes Stoltzfus Buller ’08; Penina (Acayo) Laker ’11; and Byron Shenk ’63.
2018-19 is third year of traditional undergraduate enrollment growth
The number of traditional undergraduate students attending Goshen College continues to rise for the third straight year, with overall enrollment remaining steady for the 2018-19 school year.
Goshen College ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly
GC ranked second among the “Top 100 National Baccalaureate Colleges” by Washington Monthly magazine and 9th among “Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest” by U.S. News.
Students welcomed, president dunked at 2018-19 opening convocation
On Wednesday, Aug. 29, during a presidential convocation to open the new school year, new and returning students from 28 countries and 37 states were welcomed back to campus with the annual applause tunnel, followed by the tradition of dunking the new president.