Building a strong network, making close friendships, and learning how to be adaptable are vital skills in today’s increasingly global culture. Here at Goucher, we put a lot of emphasis on community—and we are proud of our close-knit campus.
Our Campus Community
Profiles
Alton
Alton '19
History Major
“My favorite Goucher tradition is every other Thursday we have an open mic night and its always great to see what different Goucher Students will do.”
Brooke
Brooke '19
Sociology & Anthropology Major & Public Health Minor
"Don’t be afraid to not know what you want to do; you will definitely figure it out. Ask questions, talk to professors, join clubs, and push yourself outside your comfort zone.”
Chris
Chris '19
International Relations & French Major
“I chose Goucher because I loved its focus on having a global perspective.”
Clara
Clara '20
History Major
"My favorite place on Goucher's campus is the Info Commons in the library. It has a great space for homework, for studying. You can hang out with friends here, work on projects. It's a very nice, open space with lots of natural light."
Daevon
Daevon ’19
Psychology Major
“It’s amazing what you can do when you think analytically and critically about everything.”
De' Asia
De' Asia '20
Peace Studies Major
"Be yourself! Do not strip away who you are your first year, just add to who you are."
Emma
Emma '20
Peace Studies Major, History Minor
"Get out and about! The public transportation is pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it and there are so many cool things to do and places to go."
Gabe
Gabe '19
"Coming into college as a junior is sometimes tough, but it was really awesome coming to Goucher and being immediately accepted not only by the guys on the basketball team but by everyone at the school."
Gabi
Gabi '19
Biology Major
“Goucher has great science and dance programs, plus the ability to be involved without having to major in that specific discipline.”
George Greco
George Greco
Associate Professor of Chemistry
"The class is about solving problems, not regurgitating content."
Javaunte
Javaunte '20
Communications and Women and Gender Studies Double Major
"Stay focused on your academics, but when you get stressed out or sick take care of yourself. Self-care is very important."
Jen Macko
Jen Macko
Campus Recreation Coordinator
“I like to take road trips. I’m not a person who sits still very well. If I’m going somewhere, I want to be doing activities. I want to be biking through towns, even if it’s on a little beach cruiser.”
Jill Zimmerman
Jill Zimmerman
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
"You really have to be a lifelong learner. I constantly have to make sure that I’m learning what’s going on and updating the curriculum so that it reflects the changes. I love that challenge."
Justine Chasmar
Justine Chasmar
Director of The Quantitative Reasoning Center
“I have an interest in how students view their future and their career goals, and how that impacts what they do in the present and while they’re here in school.”
Kait Kozak
Kait Kozak
Women's volleyball coach
"There is nothing better than having a group of young women who view challenges as opportunities, and support one another through the process."
Kyle
Kyle '18
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Major
“I knew that it was easy to make strong connections and get involved at Goucher and that is something I really felt I was missing.”
Leigh
Leigh ’18
Psychology Major
“The connections I made in our Goucher community were the most important takeaways."
Marlee
Marlee '19
American Studies Major
“My favorite Goucher memory is meeting my best friend my first day here. We lived across the hall from one another and got along immediately. Three years later, our friendship is still going strong.”
Monica Neel
Monica Neel
Director of Student Counseling Center
“Supporting personal wellness allows students to fully participate in academic life.”
Owen
Owen '19
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major
“My favorite Goucher tradition is GIG—Get Into Goucher. Classes are canceled for food, a mechanical bull, bounce houses, live music, and various other activities.”
Pets of Goucher
Pets of Goucher
Meet the hardworking pets and animals of Goucher College!
Pilar
Pilar '18
Sociology Major with Public Health Minor
"One of the most important aspects of the Goucher experience is how supportive and socially conscious the student body and faculty are."
Robin Cresiski
Robin Cresiski
Director of the Center for Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching
"We will always be helping the students find intersections with the things that they care about while they are getting that exposure to the breadth of the liberal arts."
Rory Turner
Rory Turner
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability Program
Students "allow their spirit to shine in way that has not been beaten down... It really does inspire me."
Sam
Sam '18
Psychology Major
"Going to a school that is internationally minded has been a good fit for me since I took a gap year after high school."
Scott Sibley
Scott Sibley
Interim Provost, Professor of Chemistry
“I really value the trails here. I think it’s one of the best things about the campus. It’s nice to just take a little break and get outside the building for a few minutes. You really can feel like you’re not quite in an urban setting.”