Sustainability at Goshen College
Goshen College has been recognized as a leader in the field of sustainability among small liberal arts colleges.
We are a community of scholars committed to working for restorative and hope-filled solutions to our world’s sustainability challenges. We are looking for students who share our passion for restoring right relationships with each other and creation. We hope you join us.
Academic Programs
NEW: Majors in environmental & marine science, sustainability management, sustainability studies and sustainable food systems! Goshen College offers a variety of hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainability. Also, check out our Sustainability Leadership Semester, Agroecology Summer Intensive, master’s program and more!
Green Campus Initiatives
In recent years we have taken numerous steps to reduce our carbon footprint: converting 20 percent of lawn space to native plants and prairie restoration, building a solar hot water collection system for our Recreation-Fitness Center, and purchasing 100 percent of campus electricity from renewable sources. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Get Involved
At Goshen College, students have initiated all sorts of green projects on campus. Join our environmental club, EcoPax, volunteer with our student-led composting program, plants trees on campus, research with the Algae Town project, oversee controlled burns of the campus’s native prairies, and much more!
Where will you study?
The Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center is a 1,189-acre natural sanctuary located 35 minutes from the main campus and offers access to most of the habitats found in northeastern Indiana. It is home to the first LEED Platinum certified buildings in Indiana.
News & Features
Goshen College wins MACOG Partners for Clean Air award
Goshen College received the 2018 Partners for Clean Air award from the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) at their annual awards luncheon on April 25, 2018.
Documentary ‘Deep Dive’ premieres at Goshen College
On March 27th, in the Umble Center, a year’s worth of work for a team of over fifteen students will culminate in the premiere of their documentary, “Deep Dive: A Midwestern Legacy in the Florida Keys."
Faith and climate change: Experts give input at BOR meeting for Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
With a series of new programs taking shape, The Center for Climate Change Solutions hosted its first board of reference meeting March 9-10 at Eastern Mennonite University.
Goshen College adds new undergraduate and graduate programs
Students interested in studying sport management, marine biology, game development, or nursing professionals interested in a post-master’s degree Family Nurse Practitioner certificate will have new opportunities in fall 2018 with the introduction of new programs at Goshen College.
Doug Kaufman '89 to engage pastors in working against climate change
The Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions (CSCS) has hired Doug Kaufman '89 as its director of pastoral ecology, a first step in working with congregations and equipping pastors.
Contact Us
Glenn Gilbert
Utilities Manager/Sustainability Coordinator
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(574) 535-7300
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