Three generations of nursing department chairs reflect on 75 years of Goshen College Nursing — a program evolving through innovation yet steadfast in its mission of compassionate, whole-person education and excellence with heart.

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Excellence with heart: Celebrating 75 years of nursing
ProfilesBrenda Srof
Explore the Brenda Srof Profile, highlighting her journey in nursing education and her passion for teaching at Goshen College.
ArticlesNew nursing scholarship established from Geraldine Chan ’64 estate
New Geraldine Y. Chan Nursing Scholarship established at Goshen College, enhancing opportunities for aspiring nursing professionals
ArticlesPowered by community partnership, Goshen College launches new Center for Nursing and Public Health
Explore the opening of the Center for Nursing and Public Health at Goshen College, celebrating 75 years of nursing excellence.
Photo AlbumsCommencement 2025: Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony
On April 26, 2025, nursing graduates in the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs gathered in the Church-Chapel to celebrate their accomplishments during a nurses’ pinning ceremony. Photos by Daniel James Not all pinned graduates have their photo here. More…

Lasting Ties: A well-equipped lab
In Fall 1950, the eight members of Goshen College’s first-ever nursing class were welcomed by a sparklingly new, well-equipped “Nursing Arts Laboratory.” The lab supplanted the easels and paints of the former art room in the southwest corner of the…
ArticlesSeven seniors honored with President’s Graduating Leader Awards
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus recently honored seven graduating seniors with the second annual President’s Graduating Leader Award during a special banquet ceremony on April 10 (view photos from the event). This award is presented to outstanding seniors who demonstrate...
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Nursing and Public Health Career Day 2023
High school students explored the Goshen College campus, along with our nursing and public health programs in October 2023. Career Day participants engage with faculty, sit in on a nursing and a public health class, take a tour of our...
Photo AlbumsWestlawn Renovation Groundbreaking
On Friday September 1, 2023, Goshen College celebrated the groundbreaking of the Westlawn Renovation Project, signaling the start of construction. This renovation will allow Goshen College to grow its nursing and public health programs in state-of-the-art learning spaces, as well…
ArticlesGoshen College breaks ground on historic Westlawn renovations
Goshen College ceremonially broke ground on Friday, September 1 for the historic Westlawn Hall renovation project.
ArticlesGoshen College receives $1 million grant from Community Foundation of Elkhart County to renovate facilities for expanded nursing program
The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded Goshen College a $1 million grant to invest in the renovation of Westlawn Hall for a new nursing and public health teaching facility.

Westlawn Hall renovations: Growing nursing and public health in state-of-the-art learning spaces
There is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals in the region that preceded and was exacerbated by the health crisis of COVID-19. The college’s talented faculty lead a world-class program, but are presently in crowded spaces that limit the growth…
ArticlesGoshen College awarded $4 million federal grant to renovate facilities for expanded nursing program
Goshen College has been awarded a $4 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant provides funding to renovate the college’s historic Westlawn Hall in order to triple the size of the college’s nursing program…
ArticlesGoshen College nursing programs receive top rankings
Goshen College’s nursing programs recently received top rankings for program excellence.
ArticlesMabel Virginia Brunk, former nursing professor at Goshen College, dies at age of 95
Mabel Virginia Brunk, a former nursing professor at Goshen College from 1951-1959, died Sept. 7, 2021 at the age of 95.
ProfilesLiane Hooker ’23
Elkhart, Indiana Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen College for a few reasons: Goshen College is known for their excellence in their nursing program. I was recommended by a few nurses who graduated from Goshen College,...
ArticlesGoshen College set to receive federal funding for nursing scholarships
Goshen College is set to receive a federal grant that will support nursing students of racial or ethnically diverse backgrounds or low socio-economic status throughout the next four years.
ProfilesKatherine Avilez-Rodas ’23
Goshen Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because it was the closest to my house and I know they have an excellent nursing program. Why did you choose your major? I chose nursing because it’s one...
ProfilesAvilene Evangelista ’24
Hometown: Goshen Major: Nursing, Psychology minor Why did you choose Goshen? I decided to come to Goshen because it is close to home and I can commute to campus. In addition, Goshen has an amazing nursing program with a small...
ProfilesAshley Valencia ’24
Hometown: Goshen Major: Nursing, Sign Language Interpreting minor Why did you choose Goshen? The small campus is one of the key reasons I chose Goshen. I appreciate the small class sizes and the benefits that come with them. You have...
ProfilesSophia Eli ’24
Genoa, Ohio Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of the people, positive environment, great education, and to play the sport I love, basketball. When I came on a visit, I knew this was the place...
ProfilesZaineb Galeb ’23
Goshen Major: Nursing Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because of their nursing program and it is close to my home. Why did you choose your major? I enjoy listening and helping people and so through nursing I...
ProfilesAurora Flores Avila ’23
Goshen Major: Nursing, Spanish minor Why did you choose Goshen? My biggest deciding factor was that Goshen campus is close to home and I am able to commute. Other factors included a diverse student body and an excellent nursing...
ProfilesGenevieve Cowardin ’21
Lancaster, Pennsylvania MAJOR: nursing “When I think about my faith growth at GC, Study-Service Term (SST) comes to mind. In the fall of 2018, I went to Peru for my SST. It was a whirlwind of new experiences and unexpected challenges....
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