Marguerite Barland '60

Named for the first African American to graduate from Goucher College, this annual award celebrates one or more alumnae/i who in their professional and private lives have significantly contributed to the diversity of our campus community through leadership—as a mentor, role model, volunteer, or philanthropic supporter of the college.

Throughout their lives, these individuals have exemplified Goucher’s Community Principles— respect, inclusion, communication, service and social justice, and responsibility—and by doing so, they have enhanced and inspired our community.

Submit your nomination for 2027

The 2026 Barland Award nomination process is now closed. However, you are welcome to submit a nomination to be added to our files for consideration for the 2027 Barland Award.

Nominations may be initiated by any member of the Goucher community, past or present. Nomination does not guarantee conferral of the award, but begins a process of examining the nominee’s qualifications.